Director of Enterprise Applications

Dynamic Manufacturing, Inc.•Hillside, IL

5d•$140,000 - $182,000

About The Position

The Director of Enterprise Applications leads strategic planning, implementation initiatives, and continuous improvement for Dynamic Manufacturing’s application technology solutions. As a member of the senior IT management team, the Director collaborates with IT and business leaders to advance digital transformation, optimize application value, and ensure the security and compliance of the application landscape. The role leads the ERP strategy, team, and project portfolio; safeguards the reliability and performance of ERP systems; manages vendor relationships and team budgets; and works with cybersecurity, risk, compliance, and legal teams to manage application and database risks. The Director also builds productive relationships across the business and uses stakeholder feedback to improve satisfaction and identify how applications can create value.

Requirements

A degree in a related field, such as Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Environmental Sciences, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of ERP implementation experience and software solution implementation experience.
Experience in change management, including communicating changes, building commitment, and overcoming resistance.
Knowledge of requirements solicitation, application development, and cloud-based solutions such as SaaS and PaaS.
In-depth knowledge of ERP platforms, cloud computing, and related technologies.
Ability to use strategic planning to translate business goals into technology solutions.
Ability to lead, inspire, and develop teams; foster continuous improvement; exercise sound judgment; and make timely, effective decisions.
Demonstrated success in vendor management.
Proven ability to work cross-functionally to drive the creation and use of business systems and processes.
Expert communication and consulting skills for building strong relationships with business users, team members, and consultants.

Nice To Haves

IFS cloud experience is strongly preferred.
Manufacturing or automotive experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an ERP strategy aligned with organizational goals; own, maintain, and promote awareness of the strategic roadmap.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performance IT team, fostering innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement.
Build productive relationships with business leaders and identify how applications can enable new sources of value.
Survey stakeholder satisfaction, publish results, and implement action plans to improve satisfaction.
Oversee the ERP project portfolio and prioritize initiatives based on strategic alignment, return on investment, risk, and business requirements.
Safeguard ERP reliability, availability, and performance; establish application life cycle management practices for development, deployment, maintenance, support, and retirement.
Maintain relationships with vendors and partners and understand strategic vendors’ roadmaps in relation to company objectives.
Work with cybersecurity, risk, compliance, and legal teams to ensure applications meet applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Oversee identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks associated with applications and database systems.
Develop and manage the ERP team budget to allocate resources effectively and cost-efficiently.