Vice President of Enterprise Applications

A recognized recreational organization in California is currently seeking an experienced IT professional to join their growing team as their new Vice President of Enterprise Applications. In this role, the Vice President of Enterprise Applications will lead the strategy, design, implementation, and management of the organization's enterprise applications.

***This is an onsite position in Carlsbad, CA.***

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global strategy for enterprise applications aligned with the company's goals and vision


• Collaborate with Executive Leadership to identify and translate business needs into technological solutions


• Oversee the selection, implementation, and optimization of enterprise applications, including SAP, Workday, Salesforce, Retail, and other business-critical systems


• Ensure all applications are integrated and support seamless data flow across the organization


• Manage the planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise application projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget


• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success and application effectiveness


• Engage with internal stakeholders and business units to gather requirements and ensure applications meet user needs


• Collaborate with IT Security & Compliance teams to ensure applications meet regulatory and security standards

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in SAP focused in either Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Finance & Controlling module


• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field


• Experience in Enterprise Applications Management, with at least 10 years in a leadership role.


• In-depth understanding of SAP S/4, ECC, and other SAP systems and their implementation and management


• Experience implementing or managing HRIS applications like Workday


• Experience with CRM applications including Salesforce and strategies for enhancing customer engagement and sales processes


• Experience managing global teams and relationship building with international business.


• Proficiency in Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, and Business Intelligence tools to drive data-informed decision-making


• Familiarity with Cloud Computing platforms and their applications in enterprise environments


• Strong understanding of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies for overseeing development projects


• Expertise in Project Management tools and techniques to manage application development and enhancement projects effectively


• Knowledge of industry regulations impacting business applications and ensuring applications meet compliance standards

Desired Skills:

• MBA


• Experience in S4 fashion


• Experience managing retail systems