Director, IT Enterprise Applications

Job Details

Job Location
AAON Tulsa - Tulsa, OK

Position Type
Full Time

Job Shift
Day

Description

Job Summary:

The Director, Enterprise Applications is responsible for overseeing the management, development, and optimization of the organization's enterprise systems, applications, and reporting/analytics platforms. This leadership role ensures that all enterprise applications align with business goals, deliver operational efficiency, and drive data-driven decision-making.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the management, maintenance, and enhancement of enterprise systems, ensuring high performance and availability.
• Oversee applications development to meet evolving business requirements and enable innovation.
• Develop and manage reporting and analytics platforms to empower data-driven insights and decision-making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize application needs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Establish and enforce best practices for enterprise application development, deployment, and support.
• Lead a team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and innovation.
• Ensure compliance with data governance policies and industry regulations.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts for enterprise applications and services.
• Analyze technology trends and recommend opportunities for improvement and modernization.
• Develop and manage the budget for enterprise applications and related initiatives.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 15 years of experience in enterprise systems management, applications development, and reporting/analytics. Previous demonstrated experience accomplishing objectives through managers and their teams is required.
• Experience leading and managing change is essential.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written are required.
• Expertise in enterprise platforms such as ERP, CRM, or BI tools.
• Familiarity with data governance principles and regulatory compliance.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and best practices in enterprise applications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Technical Expertise:

• Proficiency in managing enterprise systems such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) in a manufacturing environment, PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), CRM (Customer Relationship Management), and BI (Business Intelligence) tools.
• Strong understanding of application development, deployment, and maintenance.
• Familiarity with data governance principles and reporting/analytics platforms.

• Leadership and Team Management:

• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team of IT professionals.
• Skills in fostering collaboration and promoting innovation within the team.

• Strategic Thinking:

• Ability to align enterprise application strategies with broader organizational objectives.
• Capacity to analyze business needs and translate them into effective technical solutions.

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities:

• Expertise in identifying and addressing application-related challenges.
• Skills in leveraging analytics to drive insights and decision-making.

• Communication and Collaboration:

• Strong communication skills to engage with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate across departments to understand application requirements and deliver tailored solutions.

• Project and Vendor Management:

• Proficiency in managing application development projects and delivering them on time and within budget.
• Experience in handling vendor contracts and ensuring optimal service delivery.

• Knowledge of Emerging Technologies:

• Awareness of trends and innovations in enterprise systems, reporting, and analytics to keep the organization ahead of the curve.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job the employee will work in an office setting.
• Up to 25% travel is required.

Physical Demands:

• Lift up to 10 lbs.
• Occasional Climbing
• Occasional Stooping
• Sitting for prolonged periods
• Requires frequent visits to manufacturing facility with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.