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Why project44?  

At project44, we believe in better.  

We challenge the status quo because we know a better supply chain isn't just possible-it's essential. Better for our customers. Better for their business. Better for the world.  With our Decision Intelligence Platform, Movement, we're redefining how global supply chains operate. By transforming fragmented logistics data into real-time, AI-powered insights, we empower companies to connect instantly, see clearly, act decisively, and automate intelligently. Our Supply Chain AI enhances visibility, drives smarter execution, and unlocks next-gen applications that keep businesses moving forward.  Headquartered in Chicago, IL with a 2nd HQ in Bengaluru, India we are powered by a diverse global team that is tackling the toughest logistics challenges with innovation, urgency, and purpose.  If you're driven to solve meaningful problems, leverage AI to scale rapidly, drive impact daily, and be part of a high-performance team - we should talk. 

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic and accomplished Business Applications Manager to join our Global Information Systems (GIS) team. This is a high-visibility, strategic role that sits at the intersection of technology and business leadership. You will engage directly with VPs, Senior Directors, and other executive stakeholders to uncover automation and agentic AI opportunities, translate complex business requirements into scalable solutions, and deliver intelligent workflows that drive measurable impact across the organization.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable presenting a roadmap to business executives and building an agentic AI pipeline in a development environment. You bring deep technical expertise across our core GIS platforms - Salesforce, Power BI, Snowflake, NetSuite, and Workato - and a proven track record of delivering enterprise automation at scale with an aptitude to understand business process flows.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a trusted advisor to VPs, Senior Directors, and business unit leaders to identify, prioritize, and scope automation and AI opportunities.
• Lead discovery sessions and requirements workshops with senior stakeholders, translating high-level business goals into clear, actionable technical specifications.
• Communicate complex technical solutions in business terms - presenting roadmaps, ROI projections, and project updates to executive audiences with clarity and confidence.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships to ensure alignment between GIS capabilities and organizational priorities.

Automation Architecture & Delivery

• Design, build, and deploy enterprise-grade automation solutions using Workato and complementary iPaaS or workflow tools.
• Architect end-to-end integrations across Salesforce, NetSuite, Snowflake, Power BI, and other enterprise platforms.
• Develop and implement agentic AI solutions - autonomous agents and intelligent workflows - that reduce manual effort, eliminate process bottlenecks, and improve decision-making.
• Establish best practices for automation governance, including documentation, testing, error handling, and monitoring.

GIS Platform Expertise

• Collaborate with the GIS team on platform administration, configuration, and optimization across Salesforce, Power BI, Snowflake, NetSuite, and Workato.
• Identify and implement improvements to existing integrations and data flows between GIS platforms.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance standards are maintained across all automation touchpoints.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to GIS team members on automation and AI capabilities.

AI Strategy & Innovation

• Stay ahead of the rapidly evolving AI landscape and proactively bring forward opportunities to apply emerging tools and techniques.
• Build and iterate on AI-powered solutions leveraging frameworks such as LangChain, Microsoft Copilot Studio, Anthropic Claude, or similar platforms.
• Partner with leadership to develop and execute a multi-year automation and AI roadmap aligned to business strategy.
• Define KPIs and success metrics for automation initiatives and report progress to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of experience in automation, systems integration, or AI/data roles within an enterprise environment.
• Executive Presence: Demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and present to senior business leaders (VP-level and above); strong executive communication and facilitation skills.
• Workato: Hands-on experience building and managing enterprise automation and integration workflows in Workato or a comparable iPaaS platform (e.g., MuleSoft, Boomi, Zapier Enterprise).
• Salesforce: Strong working knowledge of Salesforce CRM, including integrations, data models, and workflow automation (Flow, Apex, or similar).
• Snowflake: Proficiency in SQL and experience managing data pipelines and models in Snowflake.
• Power BI: Ability to design and publish executive-level dashboards and reports; DAX experience preferred.
• NetSuite: Deep understanding of NetSuite data models (transactions, entities, and GL impact). Experience integrating NetSuite with external systems (billing, CRM, data platforms)
• Agentic AI: Practical experience designing and deploying autonomous AI agents and intelligent automation workflows to solve real business problems.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a consultative, business-first mindset.

Domain Expertise (Highly Desired)

• Experience supporting or integrating "systems of record" across Finance, RevOps, in a Software company 
• Strong understanding of quote-to-cash, order-to-cash, or finance workflows
• Experience building integrations that support revenue, billing, or financial reporting processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Workato automation certifications or equivalent iPaaS credentials.
• Experience with Python, JavaScript, or REST API development for custom integrations.
• Familiarity with Azure, AWS, or GCP data and AI services.
• Experience with AI frameworks such as LangChain, AutoGen, Microsoft Copilot Studio, Anthropic Claude, or similar agentic AI frameworks.
• Prior experience working within a Global IS/IT, or enterprise systems team in a complex, multi-platform environment.
• Background in a high-growth or global organization with cross-functional stakeholder management experience.
• • In-office Commitment: Employees are expected to contribute to our collaborative culture by working in the office Four days weekly

Diversity & Inclusion

We're designing the future of how the world moves and is connected through trade and global supply chains. We can only deliver a truly world-class product and experience if our teams are as diverse and unique communities we are building for. So it's up to us to create a company where anyone can bring their authentic self to work everyday. We're constantly working to improve, and we accept our responsibility to elevate the voices left in the margins. It's on every one of us.

Our focus on inclusion manifests in the way we hire, the customers we serve, and the regions we prioritize. We're building a company that every one of us at project44 is proud to work for: a company that celebrates you for being you.

We pride ourselves on celebrating everyone - project44 is an equal opportunity employer actively working on creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where underrepresented groups can thrive. If you share our values and our passion for helping the way the world moves, we'd love to review your application!

For any needed accommodations during the hiring process, please email recruiting@project44.com. Even if you don't meet 100% of the above qualifications, you should still seriously consider applying. Studies show that you can still be considered for a role if you meet just 50% of the role's requirements.