VP Application Support About PROENERGY PROENERGY is a global and vertically integrated energy transition platform. Focused exclusively on faststart dispatchable power our company supports both energy security and renewable growth with complete turbine services project development equipment manufacturing turnkey generation facilities operations and maintenance. Our Footprint We are primed for the energy transition with permanent service locations in Missouri Texas and Argentina. Our worldclass Missouri headquarters is purposebuilt to meet dispatchable power needs. It sits on 90 acres in Sedalia and features more than 600000 sq. ft of service capacity under roof which includes the only independent LevelIV aeroderivative depot and stringtest facility in the world. Our Houston Texas office is a strategic satellite positioned near our own dispatchable power installations. Our Philosophy We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay excellent benefits that include Medical Dental Vision and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee 10 paid holidays paid time off and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and qualityoriented problemsolving skills we encourage you to apply today. Position Summary PROENERGY is seeking a visionary and resultsdriven Vice President of Application Support to lead and transform our enterprise application landscape across all divisions: AeroAdvantage PowerFLX WattBridge our Manufacturing division and Corporate functions. This critical leadership role will define and execute a unified strategy to ensure that our applications drive operational excellence innovation and business growth. From supporting advanced aeroderivative turbine services to powering renewable energy transitions this is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact on a highgrowth industryleading organization committed to shaping the future of energy. Position Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy - Define execute and champion the enterprisewide application support strategy aligned with PROENERGYs digital transformation and business objectives.
- Lead mentor and build a highperforming global application support organization fostering a culture of innovation accountability and continuous improvement.
- Partner closely with Infrastructure Cybersecurity PMO Product Development Manufacturing Operations and Corporate teams to ensure cohesive technology enablement.
Application Portfolio Management - Direct the lifecycle of missioncritical applications including ERP MES PLM CRM custom manufacturing and operational systems.
- Drive modernization efforts such as cloud migration mobile enablement automation and AI/MLdriven enhancements.
- Oversee application upgrades integrations and new technology rollouts ensuring minimal disruption and maximum business value.
Operational Excellence - Establish and refine ITILbased processes for incident problem and change management.
- Develop and monitor KPIs SLAs and operational metrics to ensure optimal application performance and customer satisfaction.
- Lead root cause analysis and implement proactive support strategies to prevent recurrence of issues.
Stakeholder Engagement - Act as the primary liaison between IT and all business divisions translating complex needs into technology solutions that improve business outcomes.
- Collaborate with vendors consultants and managed service providers to deliver worldclass support services.
Governance Compliance & Risk Management - Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (SOX ISO NIST) and uphold cybersecurity best practices across the application ecosystem.
- Manage department budgets optimize resource allocation and oversee vendor contracts and software licensing agreements.
Strategic Initiatives - Spearhead the evolution of legacy ERP environments toward modern cloudfirst applications.
- Guide intellectual property development and contribute to strategic technology evaluations and investment planning.
Required Qualifications - Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science or related technical field.
- 20 years of progressive experience in Information Technology with 10 years in senior leadership roles.
- Deep expertise managing largescale enterprise application environments in industrial sectors such as Energy Manufacturing or Oil & Gas.
- Proven experience leading highperformance geographically distributed teams (5 employees 10 contractors).
- Mastery of ITIL frameworks and operational excellence standards; familiarity with service management platforms such as SolarWinds.
- Demonstrated success in vendor and contract negotiation software licensing management and vendor governance.
- Strong project and program management skills; able to balance simultaneous largescale initiatives.
- Exceptional interpersonal leadership and communication skills capable of inspiring teams and influencing executive stakeholders.
- US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a workauthorized visa.
- Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete preemployment drug screen and background check
Desired Qualifications - Masters degree (MBA or related) preferred.
- Experience in a highgrowth private equitybacked or entrepreneurial environment.
- Handson leadership in cloud application ecosystems (AWS Azure) and SaaS platforms.
- Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies such as IIoT Smart Factory solutions and digital twins.
- Lean Six Sigma PMP or similar process improvement and project management certifications.
It is PROENERGYs policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy age disability national origin marital status ancestry medical condition military status or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.
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