Senior Director of Business Applications
Company: Perforce
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: October 28, 2024
Job Description:
Perforce is a community of collaborative experts, problem
solvers, and possibility seekers who believe work should be both
challenging and fun. We are proud to inspire creativity, foster
belonging, support collaboration, and encourage wellness. At
Perforce, you'll work with and learn from some of the best and
brightest in business. Before you know it, you'll be in the middle
of a rewarding career at a company headed in one direction:
upward.With a global footprint spanning more than 80 countries and
including over 75% of the Fortune 100, Perforce Software, Inc. is
trusted by the world's leading brands to deliver solutions for the
toughest challenges. The best run DevOps teams in the world choose
Perforce.Position Summary:Perforce is searching for a Senior
Director of Business Applications to join the team. Partnering with
the VP of IT in this challenging global position, the Senior
Director of Business Applications is responsible for understanding
all business goals, anticipating business needs, and proactively
providing technology solutions. This role will work closely with
senior business stakeholders to align Perforce's technical strategy
with optimized business processes, lead system implementations, and
process automation. This leader will also be responsible for
significant acquisition integration and guiding onboarding of
acquired companies.The successful candidate will establish the
technology roadmap and execute innovative solutions to drive
continuous change and growth. The Senior Director will lead the
customization/development, quality assurance, and application
support of multiple software solutions to support the business
interests. In addition, this role will continue to develop a group
of technology teams and leadership talent dedicated to pushing the
limits of continuous improvement. The Senior Director, Business
Applications oversees system solutions providing improved
scalability to help meet objectives and increase business growth.
The Senior Director, Business Applications drives innovation while
creating emerging technologies and making recommendations on the
strategic use of technology to improve business operations.
Effectively inspires, leads, and influences teams and partners in
delivering technology-enabled business solutions. Works closely
with other technology teams to foster an environment of the right
tools and practices for full utilization of business applications
and implementation.Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for business
applications that aligns with the organization's goals and
objectives.
- Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders to identify
business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
- Provide technical sponsorship and leadership for business
system programs and projects, including integration of acquired
companies.
- Provide leadership and guidance in the selection,
implementation, management, optimization, and support of complex
enterprise software systems (e.g., Salesforce, ERP, HRIS,
Integrations, etc.).
- Direct strategic decisions for business application tools by
building business cases to implement new internal applications or
technologies to support business objectives.
- Lead and mentor a team of professionals, including application
administrators, developers, architects, and analysts to design
solutions, plan and develop projects, and execute on technical
roadmap, and oversight of the business applications portfolio to
support day-to-day operations.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture focused
on continuous improvement and innovation.
- Oversee workforce planning, talent acquisition, and
professional development to build a strong and capable team.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex
business application projects, ensuring they are completed on time,
within scope, and within budget.
- Implement best practices for project management, including risk
management, resource allocation, and quality assurance with
automation to boost operational efficiency.
- Ensure the stability, reliability, and performance of all
business application systems.
- Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and standards for
software development, implementation, and support.
- Manage relationships with software vendors, consultants, and
other external partners to optimize service delivery and contract
performance.
- Develop and manage the budget for the business applications
department, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to
financial goals.Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science,
Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent
experience.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in leadership roles,
specializing in business applications and enterprise systems.
- Proven expertise in Salesforce and experience with other
Go-To-Market applications (e.g. Marketo, NetSuite, and
Workato)
- Experience balancing long-term strategic direction and
transformation with near-term daily technical execution to support
day-to-day operations.
- Strong project and program management skills with a track
record of successful delivery.
- Salesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Certified
Administrator, Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder) are
highly desirable.
- Demonstrated success in leading and developing high-performing
teams in a fast-paced environment, with a strong commitment to
accountability.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal
skills, complemented by strong analytical and problem-solving
capabilities.
- Enthusiastic about leveraging technology to lead business
transformation.Come work with us! Our team members are valued for
their contributions, introduced to new opportunities, and rewarded
well. Perforce combines the experience and rewards of a start-up
with the security of an established and privately held profitable
company.If you are passionate about the technology that impacts our
day-to-day lives and want to work with talented and dedicated
people across the globe, apply today!Perforce Software is an Equal
Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of
actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin,
ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including
pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and
lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender
status), sexual orientation, marital status, family or relationship
structure, military service and veteran status, physical or mental
disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local
laws and ordinances. Perforce Software's management team is
dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring,
placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits,
employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general
treatment during employment.
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