IT Director of ERP Application

Job Title: Director of ERP ApplicationPlay a key role in defining and executing technology strategies across a diverse family of companies in the building of products manufacturing, distribution, services and transportation industries. Reporting directly to the Sr. Director of Applications you will lead a team of technology professionals accountable for the design, development and implementation of complex software solutions including SAP S/4, Transportation Management and Business Technology Platform and other Enterprise solutions. Engage with business stakeholders across the Pacific Coast Building Products family of companies to influence and develop a strategic business enablement roadmap. Manage a large portfolio of new developments, enhancements, maintenance projects to successful completion navigating quality, schedule and competing priorities. Supports organization objectives by developing goals and strategies for SAP S/4 software support team.About Pacific Coast Companies, Inc. Pacific Coast Companies, Inc. is a dedicated team of professionals that provides a comprehensive range of business services and support to the Pacific Coast Building Products family of companies and their respective companies. Services include marketing and advertising, accounting and tax management, environmental consulting, human resources, information technology, risk management and internal auditing, and legal services.http://www.paccoast.com/**This position is open to local candidates only. H1B sponsorship is not available for this role. Full-time in-office required. **Responsibilities include:Develop new ideas, solutions and structures; drive thought leadershipEngage with Executive Leadership across PCBP family of companies to develop capability roadmaps that align to strategic business objectivesPromote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive togetherIdentify Artificial Intelligence use cases, promote the development of AI agents to drive automation, collaborate with innovation team to establish strong AI governance and policy standardsCultivate relationships with executive leadership across the organizationTranslate business needs into scalable IT solutions and influence cross-company stakeholdersPromote a positive, inclusive and resilient team culture aligned with organization valuesLead project initiatives for IT enterprise software, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goalsManage portfolio of new development, enhancements, incident remediation and maintenance initiativesOversee ERP change control processes, ensuring alignment with established policies and processesMaintain staff through recruiting, candidate selection, on-boarding and trainingProvide leadership coaching and mentorship to continually develop staff capabilities to strengthen understanding of business issues, best practices and technology innovationsDevelop and communicate department objectives; inspire and motivate team members to achieve results.Hold team accountable to meet functional, quality and time-line objectiveRequired Qualifications: 15+ years of progressive experience in IT business systems leadership10+ years of expertise in ERP systems, especially in finance, GRC, inventory, sales and distribution, manufacturing and logistics with 5-7 years specifically with SAP ERPBachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or equivalent experienceAbility to engage and influence Executive LeadershipAbility to create crisp and engaging Executive Management presentationsDemonstrated success in change management, project execution, process improvement and stakeholder engagementExperience developing and managing configuration management processesCore CompetenciesExceptional leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence without authorityStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilitiesExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environmentPreferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in related fieldPrior experience working in Manufacturing or Distribution industryExperience with one or more of the following SAP S/4 modules: SAP-FI, SAP-TR, SAP-PS, SAP-MM, SAP-PM, SAP-SD, and/or SAP-HCMSAP Security Administration and/or GRC expertiseSAP Business Technology Platform knowledgeKnowledgeable in a variety of integration protocols and platforms, including, SAP Cloud Portal Integration, Seeburger, restful API, EDI, etc.Experience with Dev/Ops CI/CD model, tools and processes