Manager, Enterprise Information SystemsLong Beach, CA - Rocket Lab USA

Description

Manager, Enterprise Information Systems

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the EIS Manager will be responsible for Financial Planning, HR and ERP Systems, leading financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities, manage ERP finance system functionalities, and oversee Workday implementation and administration. This individual will play a critical role in enhancing the company's financial planning processes, maximizing ERP capabilities, and ensuring efficient utilization of Workday. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, ERP systems, and HRIS (Human Resource Information System) management.

What You'll Get To Do:

• Lead cross-functional projects related to FP&A, ERP, and Workday systems to enable scalability of a rapidly growing organization.
• Provide leadership for the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of the finance systems like OneStream, Adaptive and/or Concur.
• Build and lead a high performing team of business analysts responsible for delivery of systems support and new capabilities.
• Partner with leadership in Finance and P&C global teams to ensure systems support efficient business operations.
• Engage with our management team and systems users to communicate project status, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders.
• Develop a deep understanding Rocket Lab core Finance and HR business process, enabling them to scale to meet both organic and inorganic growth.
• Lead ERP system enhancements, and new module implementations related to finance.
• Collaborate with various departments to align OneStream functionalities with business processes and objectives.
• Manage data integration and ensure data accuracy and integrity within the Finance and ERP systems.
• Oversee Workday HCM & Adaptive related issues and coordinate with Workday support as needed.
• Identify opportunities to optimize financial planning processes, ERP capabilities, and Workday functionalities.
• Lead change management efforts to ensure smooth transitions to new processes and systems.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies related to financial reporting, ERP, and Workday systems.

You'll Bring These Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience managing Enterprise Systems and a bachelor's degree or equivalent years of work experience (12+ total years of experience)
• 5+ years of management skills with the ability to lead high performing cross-functional teams
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills

These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have:

• Proven track record of managing and optimizing Financial Planning (OneStream), HRIS (Workday), ERP systems (e.g., Infor LN, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Strong technical background with managing integrations & best practices for building REST API integrations.
• Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA, PMP) is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Additional Requirements:

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.

Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, childcare concierge, and other discounts. Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Benefit programs are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Base Pay Range (CA Only): $115,000 - $150,000 USD

What To Expect:

We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Important information:

For candidates seeking to work in US offices only: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

For candidates seeking to work in New Zealand offices only: For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.