Job Location:

Corporate Indianapolis

Simon Property Group is the global leader in retail real estate. We are an S&P 100 Company and have been named Fortune’s Most Admired Real Estate Company six times in the last decade. Working at Simon offers the opportunity to gain experience from the best in the industry and to be a part of a success story. Our culture fosters innovation and creates dynamic career opportunities for those who embrace our core values of passion, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to excellence and who want to make an impact on our continued success. Discover Your Potential. Discover Simon.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Business Systems Manager handles supporting the internal business requirements, processes, and necessary technology and systems of the organization. This role serves as a point of process coordination between Development & Mixed Use and Design, primarily guiding issues related to budget, and cost reporting. The position also involves coordinating with other project participants, consulting with Accounting, Development, Tenant Coordination & Mixed Use, and facilitating discussions with the Financial Planning & Analysis department. 

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate construction budget, cost reporting processes across Development, Tenant Coordination, Mixed Use, and Design departments.
• Serve as a liaison to Accounting & Mixed Use to resolve issues and ensure coordinated cost reporting methods to reconcile financial conflicts with JD Edwards.
• Collaborate with Accounting to understand Development needs for reporting and facilitate discussions with the Financial Planning & Analysis department.
• Function as the Business Manager for the construction management tool system, establishing it as the primary system for project management related to budget and cost.
• Implement modern tools in the construction management platform to enhance project reporting and visibility.
• Oversee the integration of innovative technologies across the organization to ensure consistency for all personnel.
• Manage business records for the Development and Mixed-Use business areas.
• Find opportunities to automate manual tasks and workflows using trackable and reportable systems.
• Maintain Development organizational templates, including updates and archive records.
• Periodically review processes of construction management tool for gaps and areas of improvement.
• Support, administer, and coordinate the Development, Tenant Coordination & Mixed-Use department’s use of the construction management tool, procedure for budgeting, committing, and paying funds.
• Troubleshoot system and program errors.
• Develop, document, and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.
• Establish data input and workflow standards for personnel.
• Test new features introduced of the construction management tool for upgrades and phases, including responsibilities for assigned aspects of the environment.
• Document workflow changes for System Administrators to implement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction related field, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• General knowledge of construction management process
• 5+ years of experience in business systems administration or a related role
• Strong understanding of business processes and technology systems.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills
• Strong Leadership and management skills.
• Excellent organizational, supervisory and decision making, and critical thinking skills essential.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve system and program errors.
• Ability to speak the language of technology partners (Information Systems & Program Developers.
• Ability in developing and documenting system design procedures and quality standards.
• Must be comfortable working in a team environment and with deadlines.
• Ability to evaluate information and analyze problems logically to develop solutions.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• Detail-oriented, self-starter with a passion for success.
• High sense of urgency, with the ability to multi-task.
• Experience with project management and financial systems.
• Experience with a construction project management tool.
• Experience in Retail Development & Mixed-Use sectors