Lawson Administrator Dallas

Description
This position is responsible for the maintenance and administration of the Lawson environment and applications on UNIX-AIX/ORACLE and Windows architecture. Position requires an experienced Lawson technical professional. Designs, implements and maintains automated and manual systems. Works with users in the support of business applications.

Closely monitors the performance of specific computer/communications network components to ensure system availability and to verify smooth system operations. Implements, monitors and maintains specified systems. Defines and implements backup and recovery procedures. Conducts performance tests as necessary. Revises existing systems and procedures to correct problems. Identifies documents, resolves and communicates solutions and system problems to users. Ensures system efficiency and security.

Qualifications
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) in one of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Information Management, Business, Technology, or related field in order to provide consultative and technical expertise to customers.
• At least 3 years of Lawson technical experience.
• Install patches/cyclical/upgrades to the Lawson Environment, Applications and peripheral products (Lawson Business Intelligence, Mobile Supply Chain Management, etc.)
• Knowledgeable in Lawson 9.x applications (Supply Chain and Finance) is a plus.
• Must have ability be on-call 24 hours.
• Ability to maintain file systems, directories, log files, print files and work files.
• Experience in UNIX/Windows commands as well as with shell scripting.
• Experience in concepts of LDAP tools (ADAM/ADLDS).
• Administration experience with Lawson System Foundation 9 in a multi-tiered environment.
• Administration experience with Lawson peripheral products (Lawson Business Intelligence & Mobile Supply Chain Management).
• Administration experience with Business Process Management (ProcessFlow).
• Experience with ImageNow or an equivalent Document Management System integration with Lawson as well as other Host applications.
• Ability to coordinate and track patch promotion from test to production environments.
• Administration experience in IBM middleware components such as WebSphere.
• Ability to work with DBA to create Oracle instances and ongoing maintenance.
• Strong analytical abilities required to interact with customers to evaluate work and provide technical assistance.
• Good interpersonal skills required to interact with customers and clients and provide technical assistance to resolve problems.
• Good organizational skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Melanie Kirk
Empyrean Consulting, Inc.
214-457-3500
mkirk@empx.com

WW IT Systems Specialist 3- Lawson M3

WW IT Systems Specialist 3- Lawson M3

Overall Function: The principal purpose of this position is to understand the business needs and reports necessary to grow the Client’s business, and to provide technical support for assigned core technologies. This position oversees the use of ERP (Infor M3) toolset and technologies. The WW IT Systems Specialist 3 is responsible for providing technical leadership and architectural direction to the IT team related to ERP on the Infor M3 system.

Major Responsibilities:
• Work as an expert in 2nd tier Help Desk situations as ERP (Infor M3) and related issues are assigned by the local I.T. Support group for technical software and data issues from end users.
• Coordinate and apply system patches, fixes, and modifications provided by INFOR or other 3rd party developers. – base technical knowledge of the ERP (Infor M3) system using Infor M3 MAK, LCM, MEC, and MOM (Streamserve) tool sets and Java programming skills to develop internal fixes and modifications to the base INFOR M3 system.
• Use working knowledge of the ERP (Infor M3) database for research, verification, and standards with knowledge of SQL to query and update relational databases of systems as needed.
• Ability to use data reporting skills on the Oracle IR data warehouse reporting system with ERP data with other Systems Specialists and users.
• Ensure ERP (Infor M3) system security is in place.
• Use base project management skills for assigned or involvement in corporate projects.
• Identify causes of problems in all aspects of the ERP (Infor M3) system.
• Conduct internal research on ERP (Infor M3) system.
• Support other IT support, systems and projects personnel when appropriate and resolve support situations independently.
• Verify and test successful solution based on user’s requirements.
• Have ERP system knowledge for the following areas:
o ERP system (Infor M3) areas to include
i. Manufacturing systems
ii. Financial Systems
iii. Accounting Systems
iv. Customer Service / Logistics Systems
v. Purchasing / Receiving Systems
vi. System setup,

Qualifications & Experience:
• BA degree with 6-10 years information technology experience, 2 years experience with ERP (Infor M3), and at least 2 years project management experience. IBM ISeries experience is a preferred.
• Previous background and experiences with data warehousing and data reporting tools. Preference to candidates with Infor M3 and Oracle IR data warehouse reporting tools.
• Java programming and SQL skills applied to ERP systems
• Strong Problem Solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and phone skills.
• Minimum English Proficiency of Advanced Low as defined in the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.

comprehensive benefit package including, but not limited to, Holiday, Vacation, and Sick pay, Medical & Dental insurance (including HSA option), 401K, Regional Bonus Plan, Flexible Spending account, Fitness Plan, EAP, Education Assistance, International Assignment opportunities, Training, and Transit benefits. Employees should also expect continuous learning and career growth opportunities, open and direct communication.

Contact
Melanie Kirk
Empyrean Consulting, Inc.
214-457-3500
mkirk@empx.com