Business Applications Director
About The Position
The Business Applications Director oversees the management, development, and optimization of enterprise business systems in a complex organizational environment. The role combines technical leadership, team management, and hands-on development while shaping long-term application strategies and operational priorities. The director leads and mentors the enterprise business applications team, provides operational oversight and coaching, and contributes technical development and coding support. The position also collaborates with stakeholders, supports strategic technology planning, and manages vendors and implementation partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 7 years of experience in enterprise business applications, software development, or application management.
- Strong SQL skills and experience working with SaaS-based enterprise platforms.
- Experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise application systems in complex business environments.
- Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes, secure coding standards, and Agile/Waterfall methodologies.
- Ability to gather business requirements, translate technical concepts, and clearly document solutions.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, and cross-functional initiatives.
- Experience managing vendors, implementation partners, and external consultants.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team responsible for enterprise business applications, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
- Provide operational oversight, performance management, and coaching to support team success.
- Contribute hands-on technical development and coding support while establishing development best practices and standards.
- Oversee analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and support of application solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Conduct impact analysis for system enhancements and prioritize scalable, maintainable solutions.
- Guide troubleshooting, issue resolution, and ongoing support to maintain system reliability and user satisfaction.
- Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate operational needs into technical solutions.
- Present recommendations, prototypes, and system enhancement plans to leadership and stakeholders.
- Serve as a subject matter expert across an integrated enterprise applications environment.
- Assist with strategic technology planning, budgeting, resource forecasting, and project prioritization.
- Support continuous improvement in system usability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency.
- Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with third-party consultants and implementation partners.
Benefits
- Competitive, market-aligned salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Professional development opportunities and certification support.
- Additional benefits to support work-life balance and career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
