New Job Opening: Business Applications Director in Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

Enterprise Applications Leader

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced and dynamic Enterprise Applications Leader to oversee the management, development, and optimization of enterprise business systems within a complex organizational environment. This role combines technical leadership, team management, and hands-on development responsibilities while shaping long-term application strategies and operational priorities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of technical expertise, stakeholder engagement skills, and leadership capabilities to drive innovation and operational excellence.

Compensation Package

We offer a competitive compensation package, including:

• A market-aligned salary based on experience and qualifications.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.


• Professional development opportunities and support for certifications.


• Additional benefits to support work-life balance and career growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team responsible for enterprise business applications, fostering collaboration and professional growth.


• Provide operational oversight, performance management, and coaching to ensure team success.


• Contribute hands-on technical development and coding support while establishing best practices and development standards.


• Oversee the analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and support of application solutions aligned with business objectives.


• Conduct impact analysis for system enhancements and prioritize scalable, maintainable solutions.


• Guide troubleshooting efforts, issue resolution, and ongoing support to ensure system reliability and user satisfaction.


• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate operational needs into technical solutions.


• Present recommendations, prototypes, and system enhancement plans to leadership and stakeholders.


• Serve as a subject matter expert across an integrated enterprise applications environment.


• Assist with strategic technology planning, budgeting, resource forecasting, and project prioritization.


• Support continuous improvement efforts related to system usability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency.


• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with third-party consultants and implementation partners as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.


• A minimum of 7 years of experience in enterprise business applications, software development, or application management.


• Strong SQL skills and experience working with SaaS-based enterprise platforms.


• Proven experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise application systems in complex business environments.


• Solid understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes, secure coding standards, and Agile/Waterfall methodologies.


• Ability to gather business requirements, translate technical concepts, and clearly document solutions.


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences.


• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, and cross-functional initiatives.


• Experience managing vendors, implementation partners, and external consultants.

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