Senior Applications Specialist -EcoSys Technical Owner chez Burns & McDonnell

We are seeking a strategic, technically skilled Enterprise Applications Lead to oversee the product strategy, implementation, and support of critical SaaS-based business platforms—including, but not limited to, EcoSys. This hybrid role blends product leadership with hands-on technical application administration, with a focus on both delivering long-term product value and ensuring operational excellence across the application lifecycle.

The successful candidate will manage cross-functional platforms that support project delivery, financial planning, and operational performance, while also acting as a subject matter expert and technical lead for EcoSys configuration, integration, and optimization.

---

Key Responsibilities:

• Enterprise Product Strategy & Leadership

• Define and lead product strategies and roadmaps for enterprise applications across departments and global business units.

• Translate business needs into actionable functional and technical requirements.

• Collaborate with IT, engineering, and vendor teams to deliver scalable and secure product solutions.

• Evaluate market trends and licensing options to enhance platform value and user adoption.

• Lead stakeholder engagement, application demos, internal marketing efforts, and training programs.

• Monitor application performance, user satisfaction, and continuous improvement initiatives.

EcoSys Platform Implementation & Administration

• Administer and configure EcoSys in Production and multiple non-Production environments.

• Customize/Configure EcoSys modules, settings, and workflows based on operational needs.

• Develop and maintain EcoSys API integrations with ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle EBS, Coupa).

• Create custom reports, dashboards, and data visualizations tailored to business use cases.

• Monitor EcoSys system performance, security, and coordinate upgrades and enhancements.

• Lead and support EcoSys full life cycle implementations (design, development, deployment, support).

• Provide technical troubleshooting, end-user support, and ongoing platform education.

Application Support & Integration

• Oversee performance optimization, system architecture, and security improvements for multiple enterprise SaaS platforms.

• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues, collaborating with support teams and vendors.

• Lead data migration and audit readiness efforts; ensure compliance with organizational standards.

• Document application configurations, support procedures, and knowledge base materials.

• Champion user-centric support practices and service improvement strategies across the enterprise.

Team & Stakeholder Engagement

• Guide internal teams and stakeholders in application design, support, and process optimization.

• Represent the applications group in strategic planning and governance forums.

• Present product and platform updates to leadership, including financial impact and performance metrics.

• Promote a culture of knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and digital innovation.

• Bachelor Degree in engineering, computer science or related degree and 8 years relevant experience Required
• Consulting experience in the architectural, engineering and/or construction industries preferred.
• Software development and programming experience required.
• Understanding of software and hardware system architecture.

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with EcoSys administration, configuration, and enhancement.

• 3+ years of full life cycle EcoSys implementations including integrations with ERP systems.

• Experience in REST APIs, web services, and integration tools.

• Proficiency in SQL, JavaScript, and data visualization/reporting platforms.

• Excellent analytical skills.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.