Director, Enterprise Applications & Integrations
3 days ago
Houston
The Director, Applications & Integrations will lead and actively manage enterprise business applications across a decentralized, multi-business unit environment. This is a hands-on technical leadership role. The Director is responsible for day-to-day application performance, support, enhancements, integrations, and team execution. While the role includes leadership of a 14-person team, it is not purely strategic. The right candidate will be technically credible, comfortable reviewing architecture, troubleshooting issues, guiding solution design, and stepping into complex problems when needed. The environment is currently steady state, with the expectation of building stronger governance, modernization, and long-term application strategy over time. This role partners closely with ERP stakeholders and enterprise systems teams while maintaining ownership of the broader application landscape. Key Responsibilities Application Ownership & Delivery • Own performance, stability, and continuous improvement of enterprise business applications across multiple business units., • Oversee application support, enhancements, and lifecycle management., • Ensure service levels, uptime, and user experience meet business expectations., • Serve as escalation point for complex technical issues., • Review and approve solution design, integrations, and configuration changes., • Maintain visibility into application architecture and technical debt. Technical Leadership • Provide hands-on guidance in ERP configuration, integration design, data flows, and reporting architecture., • Evaluate new tools, platforms, and technologies for business fit and scalability., • Ensure sound documentation, change management, and release processes., • Partner with infrastructure, security, and data teams to ensure alignment., • Support ERP initiatives and ensure downstream application alignment and integration readiness. Team Leadership & Accountability • Lead and develop a 14-person applications team., • Set clear priorities, assign work, and ensure timely execution., • Establish performance expectations and technical standards., • Mentor senior analysts and application specialists., • Create a culture of ownership, responsiveness, and accountability. Process & Governance • Improve intake, prioritization, and backlog management processes., • Implement stronger application governance across decentralized business units., • Standardize documentation and support procedures where practical., • Balance speed and control in a multi-entity environment. Business Partnership • Work directly with segment leaders and functional stakeholders to understand operational needs., • Translate business requirements into technical solutions., • Provide realistic timelines, cost considerations, and risk assessments., • Communicate clearly with executive leadership on application health and risks. Role Profile This role is: • Technical and hands-on, not purely strategic, • Responsible for execution, not just oversight, • Accountable for application stability and delivery, • Senior enough to influence architecture and enterprise direction Qualifications • 10+ years of experience in enterprise application management, • Experience leading multi-person application teams, preferably 10+ direct reports, • Strong understanding of ERP systems, financial systems, operational platforms, and integrations, • Experience working in decentralized or multi-entity environments, • Proven ability to balance steady-state support with forward-looking improvements, • Strong troubleshooting and architectural review capabilities, • Comfortable operating in a practical, execution-focused environment