Director, Business Applications

Description

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Job Summary

• The Dir, Business Applications is responsible for directing a diverse, distributed team focused on business analysis, governance, project management, development, and application support.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the facilitation of effective and proactive business engagement through strategic planning, requirements definition, analysis, application support, issue resolution and ongoing training.


• Oversee the business governance process to help define priorities, rationalize needs, facilitate consensus, maintain business accountability, and drive near / long-term roadmaps.


• Engage in expert project management disciplines using appropriate methodologies, tools, and best practices.


• Direct application functions including analysis, requirements definition, development / configuration, testing, user acceptance, release management, system administration and production support.


• Participate in providing strategic guidance on application solutions, architectures, and support for business processes.


• Drive ERP solution directly supporting thousands of business users located in 250+ locations.


• Oversee the team that develops and maintains specialty web and mobile solutions, integrated with the core ERP solution.


• Provide direction on integration architectures, data management, custom application development, and data warehouse / BI reporting.


• Lead quality assurance through discipline in test planning, test execution, user acceptance and release management.


• Partner with the VP to define and implement business application team policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.


• Manage a diverse team across multiple locations, including all recruiting, staffing, role definition, goal setting and performance management.


• Leverage 3rd party application services and consulting expertise as appropriate.


• Partner with the VP to define, maintain and enhance relevant IT service levels and metrics.


• Support IT leadership functions including annual planning, budgeting, status reporting, executive presentations, and continuous improvement.


• Participate in the implementation and management of application-related key controls, information security, compliance processes and ongoing audit support.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.


• 7+ years of directly relevant IT application experience.


• 4+ years leading an overall IT team of 30+.


• 2+ years direct experience with mobile application platforms and business support (design, development, management of 3rd parties, etc.).


• In-depth experience with top-tier ERP solution leadership, with Oracle EnterpriseOne preferred.


• Experience designing, developing, and supporting business and customer-facing web solutions using relevant technologies (Drupal, SharePoint, etc.).


• Experience with best of breed software solutions and cloud services, such as Kronos, MS Dynamics, Salesforce.com, Hyperion, AWS and Cognos / TM1.


• Experience with data warehouse / BI reporting solution design and delivery.


• Experience with Microsoft-centric custom application development using .NET, Silverlight, C++, SQL Server, SSRS, SSIS, etc.


• Practical knowledge of ITIL application processes and implementation.


• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley and/or key controls pertaining to IT application management.


• Outstanding execution skills with ability to deliver on strategic concepts through the use of rigorous methodologies and effective project management.


• Hands-on, collaborative leadership style with a heavy focus on business engagement.


• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work autonomously.


• Ability to articulate value-based solutions to complex business problems.


• Ability to operate in a high-energy, high-intensity and evolving environment.


• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to craft and deliver presentations to senior business executives.


• Experience working with distributed teams.


• Experience managing, hiring, mentoring, and training application teams.


• Proven track record of delivering large-scale, cross-functional projects.


• Practical expertise with IT governance, annual planning, steering committee facilitation, etc.

Physical Demands/Requirements

• Constant operation of a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, a cell phone, and printers/copiers.


• Position is sedentary; must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of time


• Operates in an office environment and requires in-person presence


• Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur

Work Environment

• Work is conducted in a professional office environment, with a collaborative and dynamic team setting and requires in-person presence

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.

It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.