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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