Position Summary

The Enterprise Applications & Data Manager reports to the Chief Operating and Financial Officer and is a hands-on IT expert responsible for directly developing, building, and managing our internal technology systems. This individual will be deeply involved in day-to-day IT operations, including data management, application development, and business analytics, while coordinating infrastructure operations with our third-party IT provider. The role requires a technical expert who thrives in an individual contributor capacity, capable of collaborating across departments to support business goals and drive digital transformation.

Company Overview

Morrison Cup Solutions is a dynamic and rapidly expanding foodservice packaging company headquartered in Oklahoma City. We're on a mission to revolutionize how America's independent retailers build their brand, with a core focus on making custom-branded cups accessible and effortless. By aggressively challenging traditional manufacturing limitations through innovative, shorter production run capabilities, Morrison Cup Solutions is poised to become the leading branded cup provider for the small to medium-sized customer segment nationwide.

We offer an extensive range of high-quality cups and accessories, including foam, paper, and plastic options, with custom branding that turns cups into mobile billboards for our clients. Our commitment to low minimum runs, nationwide distribution, and stellar customer care, including in-house printing and expert creative support, sets us apart.

With decades of experience and a commitment to excellence, we are seeking an Enterprise Applications & Data Manager to lead and strengthen our IT operations. This role is critical in driving technology strategy and development, pivotal in optimizing enterprise systems, driving data-informed decision-making, and supporting digital transformation across departments. Join us as we strengthen our technology ecosystem, improve operational efficiency, and empower teams with the tools and insights they need to succeed

Position Duties and Responsibilities

The Enterprise Applications & Data Manager will own the design, development, and management of enterprise applications, data systems, and analytics platforms, ensuring a reliable, secure, and scalable digital ecosystem. This is a highly technical individual contributor role requiring active participation across all aspects of application and data operations.

Core Responsibilities:

Data Management & Governance

· Design, implement, and maintain enterprise data architecture and governance frameworks

· Ensure data accuracy, consistency, security, and accessibility across departments

· Manage SQL Server environments, backups, access control, and monitoring

· Develop and enforce data policies, standards, and procedures

Data Architecture & ETL

· Integrate ERP, CRM, and other systems into a centralized relational data warehouse

· Design, build, and maintain ETL pipelines using SQL Server, Azure Data Factory, SSIS, and Python

· Implement data validation, auditing, alerting, and pipeline health dashboards

· Standardize naming conventions, environments, and folder structures

Business Analytics

· Develop and maintain Power BI data models, dashboards, reports, and paginated deliverables

· Conduct analytics discovery sessions to define KPIs and business drivers

· Identify opportunities for process automation and optimization

· Provide training, documentation, and support to improve data literacy

Application Development

· Lead full application lifecycle management: design, development, testing, deployment, and support

· Build and maintain internal applications using Power Apps, Python, and Angular

· Ensure applications are secure, scalable, reliable, and aligned with business needs

· Stay current on Power Platform, Azure, and AI technologies relevant to SMB analytics and automation

Power Platform

· Design and support model-driven and canvas Power Apps connected to SQL

· Develop Power Automate workflows for task and process automation

· Manage environments, permissions, and data connections

Custom Web & API Development

· Develop Angular front-end applications and Python (Flask/FastAPI) back-end services

· Design and document RESTful APIs for system integrations

· Implement secure authentication using OAuth2, JWT, and Azure Key Vault

· Apply clean code practices and version control using Git/Azure DevOps

Integration & Automation

· Build system integrations using APIs and ETL workflows

· Implement scheduled automation for reporting, alerts, and data synchronization

· Optimize performance across applications, pipelines, and data stores

Infrastructure & Project Coordination

· Serve as primary liaison with the third-party IT infrastructure provider

· Monitor infrastructure performance and ensure SLA compliance

· Coordinate system upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery planning

· Manage IT asset inventory and documentation

· Lead governance, planning, and iteration sessions

Minimum Qualifications

Education

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field

Experience

· 5–10 years of progressive experience in enterprise applications, data engineering, analytics, and system integration

Core Skills

· SQL Server, Azure, Power BI, Power Apps, Python, Angular

· Data governance, cloud platforms, and business intelligence

· Application development project management

· Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

· ITIL, PMP, or similar certifications preferred

Required Skills & Competencies

Data Engineering & Analytics

· Advanced T-SQL, data modeling, and warehouse design

· ETL tools (Azure Data Factory, SSIS, Python frameworks)

· Power BI (DAX, Power Query, performance optimization, service administration)

· Power Platform (Dataverse, custom connectors, Power Automate)

Programming & Cloud

· Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3

· Python (Flask/FastAPI), REST APIs, JSON

· Azure services (Azure SQL, App Service, Functions, Blob Storage, Key Vault)

· Security: OAuth2, JWT, RBAC

Business & Soft Skills

· Strong understanding of Finance, Operations, Sales, and HR workflows

· Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions

· Analytical, organized, and proactive problem-solver

· Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders

· Collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous learning

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience in SMB manufacturing or distribution environments

· Microsoft certifications (PL-300, PL-400, DP-203, AZ-204)

· CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), Docker, and containerization

· SSO and authentication integrations (Azure AD, Okta)

· Front-end UI frameworks and UX best practices

· Monitoring and logging tools (Application Insights, ELK)

· AI-assisted development tools and Agile/Scrum methodologies

· Experience with NetSuite, HubSpot, QuickBooks, Salesforce, or similar platforms

· Experience embedding Power BI into internal or client-facing portals

Compensation & Benefits

· Competitive salary plus bonus

· Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability

· Up to 4% 401(k) match after one year of service

· Paid Annual Leave

Physical Demands

The physical demands and environment described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· No special physical demands are required.

· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs for office and other supplies

· General office environment in which this position includes periods of telephone and computer work that may require sitting for periods of time.