Director Enterprise Applications

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Zimmerman, MN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Enterprise Applications is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the end-to-end Enterprise Application lifecycle, including design, development, implementation, and sustainment. This position demands a deep understanding of core Enterprise Applications (i.e. ERP, CRM, CLM, PLM, MES, HR, etc) and the related business functions and processes. The Director will lead a team of skilled managers, developers, analysts, and administrators, driving innovation and efficiency through the adoption of best practices and technologies. As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, Information Systems, Business, Computer Science, or related field of study.
• 14+ years of experience in enterprise applications or related position. Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale application development and support teams.
• Strong understanding of business processes across Finance & Accounting, HR, Supply Chain, Operations, and Customer Management.
• Experience in enterprise-wide change initiatives, business process reengineering, and digital transformation leadership.
• Expertise in modern development frameworks, integration platforms, and cloud technologies.
• Ability to leverage data-driven insights for application performance and business process optimization.
• Project Management: Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex projects from inception to completion, including budget management and resource allocation. Certification (i.e. PMP, SAFe) preferred.
• Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, and performance reviews.
• Mastery of the ability to drive innovative thinking, lead and inspire your team, instill collaboration, challenge status quo, manage complex situations, delegate authority, and demonstrate ability to adapt to dynamic situations .
• Strong communication skills, including executive-level reporting, board presentations, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to navigate change and uncertainty and make and own defensible decisions in ambiguity.
• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience with Workday, SAP, Salesforce, or similar enterprise platforms.
• Familiarity with ITIL, Agile, and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with AI/ML in enterprise apps, RPA (Robotic Process Automation), and low-code/no-code platforms.
• Demonstrated passion for ideation, intellectual curiosity, and innovation.
• Experience motivating others to act by creating a shared sense of vision or purpose.
• Proven long-term and strategic perspective that extends beyond the immediate initiatives; visualizes and articulates a clear direction.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense (Civilian), NASA/Civil or commercial space and/or US Military, with an understanding of defense, aerospace, intelligence, and adjacent markets.

Responsibilities

• The Director of Enterprise Applications provides strategic leadership for the entire Enterprise Application lifecycle, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and technology roadmaps.
• This role oversees all phases of application development and support, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment, while partnering with business stakeholders to translate functional needs into scalable technical solutions.
• The Director is responsible for maintaining compliance with security, regulatory, and governance standards, driving continuous improvement through agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and automation, and managing vendor relationships to evaluate emerging technologies.
• Additionally, the position requires developing and managing budgets, resource plans, and performance metrics, while leading and mentoring a high-performing team of managers, developers, analysts, and administrators to foster innovation and operational excellence.
• The director will also play a crucial leadership role in the transition from a project based operating model to a product-centric model across the enterprise.

Benefits

• SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director