Director, ERP and Business Applications

Bosch Building Technologies LLC•Bloomington, MN

4h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Director of ERP and Business Applications who will own the strategy, delivery, and lifecycle management of our internal business applications portfolio, with primary accountability for our ERP platform built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE and FO. This role is responsible for ensuring that business applications are fit for purpose, secure, scalable, and continuously improving, enabling operational excellence across the organization. The ERP is currently being deployed, and this role will lead the transition from implementation into stabilization, optimization, and ongoing enhancement. In addition to ERP, this role oversees all divisional/regionally managed cloud platforms. This position will lead solution management as well as possibly the IT PMO depending on the needs of the organization. Robert Bosch GmbH is a premier global supplier headquartered in Germany, with over 400,000 associates and sales exceeding €90 billion, known for creating technology that is “Invented for life.” The Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business in North America, formed by the acquisition of Climatec and Paladin Technologies, represents over $800M in revenues and 2800 associates, offering a complete portfolio of networked and efficient energy, building automation, and security solutions for commercial buildings and infrastructure projects.

Requirements

8+ years in enterprise applications, ERP, or business systems, with senior leadership experience
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE and/or FO (implementation, enhancement, or ownership)
Strong understanding of ERP lifecycle management
Proven vendor and partner management experience
Experience is supporting a citizen development environment and governance
Applied AI literacy, understanding practical AI use cases, limitations, and risks in enterprise environments
Solid business acumen across finance, operations, and project delivery
Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Practical understanding of cybersecurity principles in enterprise applications

Nice To Haves

Experience leading or governing a PMO
Background in multi-site or operationally complex organizations
Experience with construction, engineering, or project-centric ERP models
Familiarity with cloud-first, API-driven application architectures

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end lifecycle of internal business applications, with primary focus on D365 CE and FO
Implementation of a harmonized ERP for recently merged businesses
Post-deployment stabilization, operational readiness, and adoption
Ongoing enhancements, roadmap planning, and release management
Alignment of application capabilities to evolving business processes
Data integrity, integration quality, and reporting effectiveness
Rationalization of processes, data models, and application usage across merged organizations
Act as the business and technology owner for ERP, balancing functional needs, technical feasibility, and long-term sustainability
Lead solution architecture and application management for ERP and business applications, ensuring solutions meet business requirements while remaining secure, supportable, and aligned with enterprise standards
Own solution design decisions for ERP, integrations, automations, and business applications
Translating business requirements into fit-for-purpose solution designs and prioritized application backlogs
Defining integration patterns, data flows, and application interfaces aligned to ERP and enterprise architecture
Governing configuration versus customization decisions to minimize long-term technical debt
Overseeing configuration, customization, and integration delivery across internal and vendor-led teams
Ensuring solutions are documented, operationally ready, and supportable post-implementation
Own the application portfolio not managed by Bosch Corporate, including SaaS platforms (e.g., Fieldwire, Autodesk Construction Cloud), specialized line-of-business systems, and supporting integrations and data flows
Vendor selection, contract oversight, and performance management
Cost optimization and licensing governance
Roadmap alignment and dependency management
Escalations and issue resolution
Align and support the ERP for automation and AI enablement, ensuring data, integrations, and architecture support future AI capabilities
Enable business-led automation and AI-assisted workflows using low-code tools to improve productivity and operational efficiency
Support a citizen developer operating model, allowing teams and departments to independently build automations, reports, and lightweight solutions
Establish and enforce governance, guardrails, and standards for automation, AI usage, data access, security, and lifecycle management
Ensure visibility, risk management, and alignment of these initiatives with enterprise architecture and cybersecurity expectations
Potentially lead or oversee IT Project Management Office, including application and ERP-related programs and initiatives
Standardized project delivery methods and governance
Cross-functional coordination with Finance, Operations, and Corporate IT
Risk, dependency, and change management
Support mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures by leading application and ERP focused due diligence activities
Assessing ERP platforms, business applications, and data landscapes of target entities
Identifying application risks, integration complexity, and technical debt
Evaluating SaaS vendors, licensing obligations, and contract implications
Providing input on post close ERP and application integration strategies, costs, and timelines
Partnering with Corporate IT, Finance, Security, and Enterprise Architecture during diligence and integration planning
Provide leadership and stakeholder alignment to ensure business applications are delivered effectively, adopted successfully, and governed with clear accountability across the organization
Build and lead a high-performing applications and solutions team
Serve as the primary interface between business leaders, IT, and vendors
Communicate effectively with executive stakeholders on value, risk, and priorities
Establish clear ownership, accountability, and operating rhythms
Planning, assigning, and directing work
Coaching and appraising performance
Rewarding and disciplining employees
Addressing complaints and resolving problems