Job Description:
As a key technology leader reporting directly to the CIO the Vice President of Enterprise Applications will lead the strategy modernization and delivery of our entire application portfolio. This executive will transform our enterprise applications from a set of functional tools into a strategic platform that drives innovation enhances business agility and delivers exceptional value to both internal and external customers. The successful candidate will champion a highly scalable business-centric technology ecosystem that is tightly integrated and aligned with the companys north star pillars.Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
Strategic alignment and planning:
Collaborate with senior business leaders to create andmaintaina clear multi-year application roadmap that is directly aligned with overarching businessobjectivesand the companys north star pillars.
Translate business needs into a prioritized technology agenda that maximizes return on investment and business value.
Serve as a strategic product manager for the enterprise applications portfolio ensuring the teams work is focused on tangible business outcomes not just technical tasks.
Partnership withIT Enablement:
Work in strong partnership with the IT Enablement team a peer organization responsible for the PMO.
Collaborate closely with IT Enablement leadership toestablishconsistent project management practices ensure cross-functional resource allocation and drive application initiatives from ideation to delivery.
Utilize and contribute to the PMO framework to ensure all application projectsare delivered efficientlyon time and within budget.
Application modernization and architecture:
Oversee the entire application lifecycle fromselectionand implementation to performance optimization and retirement.
Drive significant application rationalization and modernization initiatives moving the company toward a more streamlined agile and cloud-first application architecture.
Lead the adoption of emerging technologies such as AI and automation toeliminatemanual work improve decision-making and increase efficiency.
Scalability and operational excellence:
Instill a culture of scalability by ensuring all enterprise applications are architected to support the companys rapid growth and increasing data center demands.
Ensure application compliance security and performance by embedding security practices into the software development lifecycle and managing robust disaster recovery plans.
Establish and enforce rigorous governance over the application portfolio to manage costs effectively rationalize spending and streamline vendor relationships.
Leadership and cultural change:
Build and lead a high-performing agile team ofapplications professionals fostering a culture of innovation continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration.
Empower the team to engage directly with the businessidentifynew opportunities and act as a thought partner rather than a service provider.
Lead the cultural changefor digital transformation promoting a service-oriented mindset and data-driven decision-making throughout the organization.
Required Qualifications:
10 years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise applications with a proventrack recordof modernizing application portfolios.
Demonstrated experience in a leadership role particularly in fostering business-IT alignment and driving cultural change.
Deepexpertisein enterprise platforms (e.g. ERP CRM HRIS) cloud solutions and modern delivery practices such as Agile and DevOps.
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value for executive-level stakeholders.
Proven ability to collaborate and build effective partnerships with peer leaders and their teams to deliver strategic initiatives.
Excellent communication negotiation and relationship-building skills to collaborate with both technical teams and business leaders.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in Computer Science Business ora relatedfield.
Experience in the data center ora relatedtechnology-intensive industry.
Familiarity with scaling enterprise applications in a high-growth environment.
Certification in project management (e.g. PMP) or agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum Master).
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer in an office environment
Ability to travel up to 20% for customer meetings audits conferences or industry events
Flexibility for after-hours availability to respond to security incidents crises or critical business needs
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced dynamic environment with competing priorities
Base Pay Range: Annualized salary range offered for this position is estimated to be $200000 - $235000. However the actual pay range depends on each candidates experience location and qualifications.
Variable Pay: Discretionary annual bonus based on personal and company performance.
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This position has the following safety hazards:
Chemical
Electrical
Ergonomics
Climb ladders
Mechanical lift
Noise
Temperature Extremes
Trip/Fall
Driving (mustpossessvalid drivers license and insurance)
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Not meeting every single requirement No problem! We are looking for candidates who possess unique skills that set them apart from the rest. If youre enthusiastic about this role and believe you have the skills and abilities that would make you successful dont hesitate to apply today!
Benefits of working at Flexential:
Medical Telehealth Dental and Vision
401(k)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life and AD&D
Short Term and Long-Term disability
Flex Paid Time Off (PTO)
Leave of Absence
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Rewards and Recognition Program
Benefits are subject to change at the Companys discretion.
EEO Statement: Flexential is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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