Senior Director, IT Enterprise Applications

Role overview

Set the direction and lead the teams responsible for enterprise applications and business systems. You’ll own the systems portfolio and its full lifecycle, building a scalable foundation across corporate functions while improving processes, expanding automation, and determining where AI can support enterprise work. The position combines strategic planning with direct execution and executive partnership.

Responsibilities - Own systems supporting Finance, Accounting, Legal, Human Resources, and corporate operations. - Define and deliver a multi-year applications roadmap aligned with organizational goals. - Oversee governance and operations for collaboration and productivity platforms. - Partner with business leaders to improve processes and introduce automation or AI-enabled approaches. - Set measures for platform adoption, employee experience, business value, service quality, efficiency, and AI impact. - Build and lead a team of business systems and applications professionals. - Design and operate audit-ready IT controls in partnership with Finance. - Advise executive leaders on enterprise technology investments, risks, and opportunities. - Manage budgets, contracts, vendors, licenses, and performance across the portfolio.

Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, business, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. - At least 12 years leading enterprise applications, business systems, or digital transformation, including five years in a regulated environment. - Demonstrated ownership of application portfolios across multiple corporate functions, including Finance, HR, and Legal. - Experience implementing and supporting ERP, HRIS, service management, collaboration, or productivity platforms. - Experience managing enterprise vendors, software contracts, and technology budgets. - Strong communication and executive stakeholder management skills.