Senior Director, Enterprise Applications

Impinj•Seattle, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Impinj is a leading RAIN RFID provider and Internet of Things pioneer. We’re inventing ways to connect every thing to the Internet — including retail apparel, retail general merchandise, healthcare items, automobile parts, airline baggage, food and much more. With more than 100 billion items connected to date, and multiple Fortune 500 enterprises around the world using our platform, we solve for a better understanding of our world. If it’s a thing, we’re working to connect it. Join Impinj and help us realize our vision of a boundless IoT— connecting trillions of everyday items to the Internet. Our Enterprise Applications team is the operational backbone of Impinj, responsible for the systems that power how we finance, sell, build, hire, and scale. The team manages a broad portfolio of applications and services spanning ERP, CRM, cloud-native platforms, and custom-built solutions, supporting every function across the organization. The team's work extends beyond internal operations, powering technology platforms that directly shape how customers experience and engage with Impinj. We are seeking a Senior Director of Enterprise Applications to lead this team as Impinj grows. Reporting to the VP of IT, this is a people-first leadership role focused on coaching and growing a high-impact team, managing consultant and vendor engagements, and stewarding a technology strategy that scales with the business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field
15+ years of experience in enterprise applications, business systems, or IT, with at least 8 years in a people management role
Demonstrated experience building and developing highly effective teams, fostering individual growth and creating conditions where people can contribute and thrive
Deep familiarity with ERP platforms (D365 F&O, SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite) and CRM ecosystems (Salesforce), including architecture, integration, and governance
Consistent track record of developing and delivering technology strategy grounded in strong enterprise architecture principles, cloud-native SaaS patterns, and cross-system integration design
Experience leading enterprise-wide technology changes, including evaluating new platforms, building business cases, and driving adoption across diverse stakeholder groups
Experience managing multi-vendor and consultant ecosystems including contract oversight, performance management, and budget stewardship
Deep working knowledge of SOX, ITIL, and Agile/SDLC methodologies, with the judgment to apply the right framework for the context and draw on the strengths of each

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of business systems engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
Manage multiple concurrent consultant partnerships, accountable for the quality of deliverables and outcomes
Oversee a large and complex vendor portfolio, ensuring alignment to architectural standards, delivery timelines, and contractual requirements
Define and lead a multi-year strategy for the enterprise applications portfolio while maintaining accountability for near-term delivery
Own the enterprise application architecture across ERP, CRM, cloud-native SaaS platforms, and custom integrations, ensuring coherence, scalability, and reliability across the full portfolio
Lead the strategic adoption of AI tools and capabilities across the enterprise, identifying high-value opportunities and building organizational readiness to scale responsibly
Drive prioritization across a complex environment, balancing long-term strategic initiatives with operational needs, and leading delivery of major programs
Establish architecture standards, integration patterns, and governance frameworks including SOX compliance, and manage the portfolio budget across vendor contracts, licensing, staffing, and project investment
Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior stakeholders across Finance, Legal, HR, Engineering, Sales, and Operations — bringing a solid understanding of how each function operates to identify opportunities where technology and AI can drive efficiency, reduce friction, and unlock new capabilities
Translate business needs into clear technology roadmaps and communicate tradeoffs, risks, and recommendations to both executive and operational audiences