Director, Enterprise Applications

Supermicro•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us. The Director of IT – Enterprise Applications is responsible for the strategic direction, implementation, optimization, and ongoing support of enterprise-wide business applications. This leader ensures alignment between technology solutions and business objectives, drives digital transformation initiatives, and oversees application governance, security, performance, and scalability. The role partners closely with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and IT teams to deliver reliable, innovative, and cost-eDective enterprise solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
15+ years of progressive IT experience, with 5+ years in a leadership role managing enterprise applications.
Proven experience leading ERP/CRM implementations on SAP.
Experience managing cross-functional teams and external vendors.
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, system integration, APIs, and cloud platforms.
Knowledge of IT governance frameworks (ITIL, COBIT).
Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
Experience with data analytics and reporting tools.
Strategic thinking and business acumen.
Strong communication and executive presence.
Financial and budget management expertise.
Change management and organizational transformation experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the enterprise applications strategy aligned with organizational goals.
Lead digital transformation and modernization initiatives across core business systems (ERP, CRM, HRIS, Finance, Supply Chain, etc.).
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions to enhance operational eDiciency and business value.
Establish application roadmaps and multi-year investment plans.
Oversee lifecycle management of enterprise applications (selection, implementation, upgrades, retirement).
Ensure integration, interoperability, and scalability across platforms.
Optimize system performance, availability, and user experience.
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and third-party service providers.
Build, mentor, and lead high-performing application development and support teams.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Define organizational structure, roles, and skill development plans.
Oversee large-scale system implementations and enhancements.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Partner with PMO and business leaders to prioritize initiatives.
Establish governance frameworks for enterprise applications.
Ensure data integrity, security, compliance, and regulatory adherence.
Collaborate with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams to mitigate risks.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and business units.
Translate business needs into technical requirements and scalable solutions.
Communicate performance metrics and system health to executives.