Director of Enterprise Applications

Dynamic Manufacturing•Hillside, IL

About The Position

The Director of Enterprise Applications leads strategic planning, implementation initiatives, and continuous improvement of application technology solutions at Dynamic Manufacturing. As a member of the senior IT management team, the Director collaborates with IT and business-unit leaders to advance digital transformation, optimize application value, and ensure the security and compliance of the application landscape. The position oversees the ERP strategy, team, project portfolio, application lifecycle, vendor relationships, risk management, and budget.

Requirements

Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
At least 10 years of ERP implementation or 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 translate business goals into technology solutions through strategic planning.
Ability to lead, inspire, and develop innovative teams.
Ability to foster continuous improvement, exercise sound judgment, and make timely, effective decisions.
Demonstrated success in vendor management.
Track record of working cross-functionally to drive the creation and use of business systems and processes.
Expert communication and consulting skills to build relationships with business users, team members, and consultants.

Nice To Haves

IFS cloud experience.
Manufacturing or automotive experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an ERP strategy that supports organizational business goals and objectives.
Own, maintain, and promote awareness of the strategic roadmap.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performance IT team and foster innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement.
Build productive relationships with business leaders and identify how applications can create new sources of value.
Survey stakeholder satisfaction, publish results, and implement action plans to improve satisfaction.
Oversee the ERP project portfolio to meet current and future business requirements.
Evaluate and prioritize initiatives based on strategic alignment, return on investment, and risk.
Safeguard ERP system reliability, availability, and performance.
Implement application lifecycle management best practices for development, deployment, maintenance, support, and retirement.
Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and partners, and understand strategic vendors’ roadmaps.
Coordinate with cybersecurity, risk, compliance, and legal teams to ensure applications comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Oversee risk management processes to identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to applications and database systems.
Develop and manage the ERP team budget, allocating resources effectively and cost-efficiently.