VP, Enterprise Applications

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 company's north star pillars.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Strategic alignment and planning:

• Collaborate with senior business leaders to create and maintain a clear, multi-year application roadmap that is directly aligned with overarching business objectives and the company's 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 team's work is focused on tangible business outcomes, not just technical tasks.

Partnership with IT Enablement:

• Work in strong partnership with the IT Enablement team, a peer organization responsible for the PMO.

• Collaborate closely with IT Enablement leadership to establish consistent 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 projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Application modernization and architecture:

• Oversee the entire application lifecycle, from selection and 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, to eliminate manual 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 company's 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 of applications professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Empower the team to engage directly with the business, identify new opportunities, and act as a thought partner rather than a service provider.

• Lead the cultural change required for 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 proven track record of modernizing application portfolios.

• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role, particularly in fostering business-IT alignment and driving cultural change.

• Deep expertise in 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:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field.

• Experience in the data center or a related technology-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 $200,000 - $235,000. However, the actual pay range depends on each candidate’s experience, location, and qualifications.

Variable Pay: Discretionary annual bonus, based on personal and company performance.

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☐ Mechanical lift

☐ Noise

☐ Temperature Extremes

☒ Trip/Fall

☒ Driving (must possess valid driver’s 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 you're enthusiastic about this role and believe you have the skills and abilities that would make you successful, don't 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 Company's discretion.