Director, IT Business Applications

Role: Director, IT Business Applications
Location: San Jose, CA–Onsite

Type: Full Time


Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Director, IT Business Applications to lead and transform the organization's global enterprise applications landscape. Reporting to the VP of Information Technology, this role will oversee business-critical systems, including ERP, CRM, supply chain management, EDI, data analytics, and business intelligence platforms.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience, hands-on ERP expertise, and a proven track record of enterprise system implementations, SOX compliance, digital transformation, and cross-functional team management.

Key Responsibilities
· Lead the global strategy, roadmap, and daily operations of enterprise business applications, including IFS/ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM, EDI, SCM/Adexa, Databricks, and Power BI.

· Drive ERP evaluations, vendor selection, implementation, and system enhancements.

· Improve application performance, scalability, security, data integrity, and audit readiness.

· Ensure compliance with SOX requirements, internal controls, and application governance standards.

· Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Marketing, HR, Legal, Procurement, and Product teams to deliver effective technology solutions.

· Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of IT managers, engineers, and system administrators.

· Coordinate with global IT teams to ensure consistent application support.

· Manage vendor evaluations, RFPs, platform assessments, and contract negotiations.

· Drive digital transformation through automation, system integration, process optimization, and AI-enabled technologies.

· Lead change management, stakeholder communication, and user training for new systems and enhancements.

Required Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.

· 10+ years of experience managing enterprise applications, preferably within the high-tech or semiconductor industry.

· 5+ years of experience leading, managing, and mentoring teams.

· Hands-on experience with ERP platforms such as IFS, Oracle, or SAP.

· Proven experience leading ERP implementation projects, system support, and process optimization.

· Strong knowledge of SOX compliance, system controls, IT governance, and audit requirements.

· Experience with vendor selection, RFPs, contract negotiations, and enterprise technology evaluations.

· Excellent communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to collaborate across business functions and global IT teams.

· Willingness to travel as required.

Preferred Skills
· Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM

· EDI and supply chain management systems, including Adexa

· Microsoft Power BI and Databricks

· Workflow automation and enterprise system integration

· AI enablement and digital transformation initiatives

Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Additional compensation or stock-based benefits may be available depending on eligibility.

Location: San Jose, California, United States

Skills required for this job:

• Customer relationship management (CRM)
• ERP implementation
• Electronic data interchange
• Enterprise Application Software
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP)
• IT governance
• Leadership
• Sarbanes–Oxley Act (SOX)
• Semiconductor manufacturing
• Supply chain management
• System integration
• Vendor management
• Workflow automation