VP-Enterprise applications

Key Responsibilities Enterprise Application Strategy & Leadership:

• Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for enterprise applications to support organizational goals and growth.
• Lead enterprise application modernization and advocate for innovative technologies.
• Lead large-scale digital transformation projects, driving innovation and aligning technology initiatives with the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Coordinate cross-business and shared service strategies to ensure alignment and integration of enterprise applications across all functions, maximizing operational synergies.
• Establish governance frameworks to ensure compliance, operational efficiency, and risk management.

• Oversee the operations of core enterprise systems, ensuring reliability, performance, and security.
• Manage vendor relationships, including contract negotiations and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Implement best practices for system scalability, integration, and user experience.

• Drive operational efficiency initiatives aimed at achieving measurable ROI and tangible business benefits.
• Identify inefficiencies within enterprise application ecosystems and lead projects to address them through process improvement, automation, or technology upgrades.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define success metrics, track performance, and ensure project outcomes deliver value to the organization.

• Lead the adoption of advanced technologies with a presales and solutioning mindset, ensuring alignment with business requirements and showcasing value-driven outcomes.
• Develop and execute robust change management strategies to facilitate seamless transitions and maximize user adoption of new systems and processes.
• Use a consultative approach to engage stakeholders, assess needs, and design tailored solutions that address business challenges and create competitive advantages.
• Minimize disruption during rollouts with effective communication, hands-on training programs, and post-implementation support.

• Lead enterprise application projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and drive initiatives for improved workflows.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration for the smooth deployment of new systems and upgrades.

• Partner with senior leaders across HR, Finance, IT, and Operations to align strategies with business objectives.
• Provide regular updates to the executive board on application performance and project milestones.
• Act as a thought leader, influencing stakeholders and advocating for technological advancements.

• Manage budgets for enterprise application initiatives, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
• Conduct ROI analyses to justify investments in high-value enterprise technologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

• 18+ years of progressive experience in enterprise application management, including 7+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven expertise in leading large-scale digital and legacy technology transformation initiatives, modernizing enterprise systems to drive innovation, scalability, and alignment with business objectives.
• Demonstrated success in managing ERP, CRM, HCM, or similar enterprise-critical applications within complex, global organizations.
• Extensive experience in delivering complex projects and programs, optimizing business processes, and implementing robust change management strategies to ensure seamless adoption of new technologies.
• Executive-level experience in defining and executing strategic roadmaps, governance frameworks, and cross-functional coordination.

• Visionary leadership with a strong track record of driving large-scale digital transformation and modernizing legacy technology ecosystems.
• Strong internal customer focus, ensuring technology strategies address business needs and deliver measurable value.
• Expertise in navigating complex organizational structures, leveraging influential skills to align stakeholders, and fostering cross-departmental collaboration.
• Hands-on solution mindset with the ability to design and implement practical, scalable, and impactful solutions to address business challenges.
• Deep expertise in enterprise application management, system integration, and process optimization to achieve measurable business outcomes.
• Strategic thinking with consultative and presales skills, including designing and presenting solution-driven approaches tailored to business priorities.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities with C-suite and cross-functional teams.
• Financial acumen with the ability to manage complex budgets, conduct ROI analyses, and prioritize investments in enterprise technology.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire global, cross-functional teams across time zones, fostering collaboration and innovation.