Director, Enterprise Software

Work for a first-class organization that is innovative mission-driven and dynamic by joining the AIR as aDirector Enterprise Software. We hire talented and forward-thinking professionals to build cross-functional teams and support our mission of solving complex problems through evidence and technology.

The Director Enterprise Software is a senior leadership role responsible for the successful planning execution and delivery of complex large-scale Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) initiatives across the organization with a strong emphasis on disciplined project management. Reporting into AIRs Technology Office this role provides strategic and hands-on leadership for ERP transformations that enable AIRs operational excellence scalability and compliance in support of its nonprofit and federally funded work.

This position will collaborate closely with executive leadership functional stakeholders IT leaders external vendors and implementation partners to ensure ERP programs are delivered on time within scope and budget and aligned with organizational objectives. This role is ideal for a seasoned ERP leader who thrives in complex environments and brings deep experience delivering ERP solutions within large nonprofits or federalsystems integrators. If you are ready to make a significant impact and excel in a fast-paced environment this role is for you.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement based out of AIRs Arlington Virginia office and requires being onsite two to three days per week with occasional travel for meetings and conferences.

About AIR

Established in 1946 with headquarters in Arlington Virginia AIR is a nonpartisan not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.

Responsibilities

Essential job functions include but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage end-to-end ERP Programfrom planning and requirements definition throughdeployment stabilization and transition to operations.
• Provide strategic and hands-on leadership for large-scale Enterprise HR Enterprise Finance and Enterprise Reporting & Analytics Environments upgrades and optimizations across platforms.
• Lead complex organizational change with strong risk awareness and sound judgment anticipating issues guiding teams through transformation and making clear timely decisions in highpressure ambiguous environments.
• Partner with executive sponsors and functional leaders (e.g. Finance HR Procurement Contracts) to align ERP Strategy with business objectives and organizational priorities.
• Oversee ERP program governance including scope management budgets schedules resource planning and vendor performance.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for ERP delivery ensuring projects are completed on time within budget and to defined quality standards.
• Lead and coordinate crossfunctional teams including IT business SMEs and external partners while fostering strong alignment through influence collaboration and a unifying leadership approach.
• Proactively identify assess and mitigate program risks; escalate issues appropriately and drive resolution.
• Establish and maintain clear communication with stakeholders through status reporting steering committee updates and formal and ad hoc briefings.
• Ensure ERP solutions meet security compliance and regulatory requirements particularly in federally funded and nonprofit environments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of ERP program management practices standards and tools across the organization.

Qualifications

Education Knowledge and Experience:

• Masters degree in Information Systems Business Administration Management or a related field and at least 8 years of progressive experience leading complex IT or ERP programs; or a Bachelors degree in a related field and at least 12 years of total relevant experience.

• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale ERP implementations within large nonprofits government agencies or federal systems integrators.
• Hands-on experience with one or more major ERP platforms such as PeopleSoft Oracle SAP Microsoft Dynamics CRM Advantage and/or Dayforce.
• Proven ability to manage multi-year multi-workstream programs with significant budgets and executive-level visibility. Project or program management certification (e.g. PMP PgMP) is preferred but not required.

Skills:

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across executive technical and functional stakeholder groups.

• Exceptional communication skills translating complex technical concepts into clear accessible language for nontechnical audiences.
• Deep expertise in ERP program governance systems implementation methodologies and vendor/partner management.
• Proven success in fastpaced complex and highly regulated environments delivering largescale initiatives with discipline and consistency.
• Advanced analytical critical thinking and problemsolving abilities with strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Demonstrated capability in leading organizational change driving user adoption and aligning diverse stakeholder groups around new processes and systems.
• Confident adaptability embracing evolving business needs new technologies and unexpected challenges with a resilient solutionsoriented mindset.
• Ability to operate independently while fostering strong collaboration across distributed crossfunctional teams.
• Brings disciplined project management leadership driving complex ERP initiatives with structured planning clear milestones proactive risk management and consistent delivery across large crossfunctional teams.

Disclosures:Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age race color religion sex gender gender identity/expression sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability. AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability please send an email to Taliba Boone at call 202.403.5000.

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