Vice President, Enterprise Application and Optimization

Job Description Allied Universal® is hiring a Vice President, Enterprise Application and Optimization. The Vice President, Enterprise Application and Optimization is a strategic and operational leader supporting Allied Universal Technology Services (AUTS), a growth business unit of Allied Universal. The Vice President is responsible for driving technology strategy and execution through partnering across sales, engineering, operations, and business intelligence teams. Additionally, this role will coordinate and chair cross-functional, corporate initiatives. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in application architecture, project management, and cross-functional collaboration in B2B or project-based services environments.Onsite, in-office roleCandidates must be local; relocation assistance is not providedRESPONSIBILITIES:Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive business application strategy that aligns with AUTS's vision, including roadmaps for applications, data management, and best-in-class system integration. Support the company’s ongoing AI-powered digital transformation initiatives that enhance business processes and customer experiences. Coordinate the company’s strategic initiatives, ensuring there is a platform and approach to drive the management accountability and executionApplication Management: Direct the development, deployment, and integration of business applications across the organization. Ensure applications meet high standards of quality, security, and performanceOperational Execution: Lead and develop business intelligence platforms to ensure delivery of accurate, actionable reporting and performance analytics. Partner with Finance, Sales, and Operations to drive margin optimization, resource utilization, and continuous performance improvement. Champion a culture of data transparency, real-time reporting, and insight-led data throughout the business. Identify opportunities for automation and systems integrationInnovation: Foster a culture of innovation. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for advancement and competitive differentiationRisk Management and Compliance: Ensure applications and architecture adhere to legal, regulatory, and security standardsTeam Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team. Promote a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Manage talent acquisition and development strategies to build and retain a skilled workforceStakeholder Engagement: Work closely with business leaders to understand their needs and ensure the business applications deliver value. Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, translating complex technical concepts into business termsBudget and Resource Management: Develop and manage the operating and capital budget, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently to support strategic initiatives and operational needsQUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or a related fieldMinimum of ten (10) years of experience in a senior leadership role overseeing applications strategy, architecture, management, configuration and developmentExperience with the following:Managing operating and capital budgetsOverseeing and supporting SAP environmentsManaging onshore third-party VARs for ERP (SAP) supportOperating in a matrix-based management organizational environment with both field and back-office stakeholdersProject-based revenue models or recurring monthly revenue and subscription-based contractsHands-on project management and leadership of company-wide multi-functional initiativesRegulatory governance requirements in a SOX-based environmentProven track record of developing and implementing strategies that have delivered significant business valueSAAS and cloud-based environmentsKnowledge of CRM, CPQ, ERP/SAP, engineering design, and Business Intelligence systems (e.g., SAP, Salesforce, ServiceNow, WeEstimate, Domo, Tableau, or similar)Deep understanding of application development methodologies and cloud computingStrong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse teamExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholdersPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):Experience in SAP ByDesign (BYD), SAP ECC, SAP S/4 HANAExperience in Microsoft Office 365, MS Power Automate and other MS ToolsDatabase and data architecture expertise, with knowledge of at least one analytical (OLAP) and/or transactional (OLTP) database management system (Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, HANA)BENEFITS:Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insuranceEnrollment in our company’s retirement SIP plan, subject to eligibility requirementsEight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal daysExecutive flex vacation plan#LI-BL