Director IT Applications

1 month ago

Neenah, Wisconsin, United States Neenah Foundry Company Full time

Reporting to the CIO (Chief Information Officer), the Director- IT Applications is a seasoned IT professional who brings a strong mix of business process knowledge coupled with outstanding technology capabilities centered around various ERP, CRM, Mobile, and related technologies. The Director- IT Applications will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the application organization (including staffing, budgeting, and other relevant management functions) and is required to hold the application team accountable for optimizing the cost, risk, and value of applications throughout their life cycle.

Essential Functions

Job duties may change over time and additional job functions may become essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • Manage application group personnel, developing their skills and capabilities to meet the needs of the organization as well as building on existing recruiting capabilities to address new needs and skill gaps.
  • Implement and manage application life cycle management status reporting metrics and benchmarks.
  • Work with the CIO and other IT leaders to develop overall IT strategy in the context of the business strategy while keeping current with trends and issues in the IT industry.
    • Ensure corporate goals/objectives are met while managing and maintaining budget.
    • Manage and consolidate relationships with major vendors and service providers to ensure they cost-effectively meet the needs of the organization.
    • Define and enhance methodologies and practice of the application life cycle management in line with best practices and continuous improvement.
  • Direct development and execution of an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan.

Expected Areas of Competence (KSAs)

  • Strong analytical skills and experience in all phases of the systems development cycle
  • Effective communication skills and proven ability to communicate technical concepts with end users, staff, and management.
  • Must understand IT contracts and their cost implications.
  • Understand how to engage with procurement and legal contract advisors for additional information.
  • Knowledge of Lean IT, agile development and DevOps principles and frameworks.
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality of data, systems, general information, and passwords.
  • Be able to make logical, common-sense decisions when dealing with problems.
  • A positive "can-do" attitude and willingness to learn innovative technologies, tools, and languages.
  • Aptitude to work well both independently and in a team environment.
  • High level of personal integrity when conducting professional affairs of the organization and dealing with sensitive and confidential data.
  • Calmness and clarity of thought while under pressure.
  • The ability to uphold the goals and culture of the organization.
  • The ability to lead, enable and motivate teams by providing advice and guidance in a non-judgmental fashion.
  • An understanding of strategic business objectives and the ability to drive results toward those objectives.
  • Openness to, and the ability to deal with, rapid change in business needs, processes, and technologies.

This position description is intended to cover the most significant, ongoing job functions and competency areas. Successful performance in the role will require performing satisfactorily other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirement

  • Bachelor's degree in the field of computer science, information systems, or business administration. Master's degree in any of these fields with technology as a core component preferred.
  • 15+ years of experience in Software design/development, ERP implementation (SAP preferred), mobile applications, application architecture, project management, outsourced support service management, software as a service (SaaS), software integration, data management/governance, business intelligence, security, and/or business process analysis.
  • Proven experience in managing a team of 10+ members in application development, implementation, or management.
  • 10+ years of demonstrated experience in consulting with middle and senior management.
  • Demonstrated experience in cost mitigation, contract management, and evaluation.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work. Exerting up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, Physical requirements: Use keyboard and mouse at least 80% of the day, able to visit users and systems in all areas of the plant.

Travel Requirements

  • Up to 50% domestic travel may be required.

Candidates for positions with NEI, Neenah Foundry Company and its subsidiaries must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. All offers of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-hire background check and drug screen. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

NEI, including Neenah Foundry Company and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status or national origin.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)

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