VP, Global Enterprise Applications

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

 

Summary

The Vice President of Global Enterprise Applications will oversee the global strategy for developing, implementing, integrating our enterprise business applications, and the effective & efficient delivery of business technology solutions to support business processes across the enterprise. This role will ensure that quality, efficiency, and agility goals are achieved in the delivery and management of applications. As a member of the IT leadership team, the role contributes to the development and execution of the enterprise-wide IT strategy and ensures its alignment with the enterprise's business strategy and the delivery of capabilities required to achieve business success. The expectation for this role is to operate as both a business leader and a technologist with a vision for how IT can enable productivity and efficiency for the enterprise.

Position Responsibilities

• Provides technology vision and leadership to achieve key business objectives 
• Evaluates and plans strategic technology roadmap as it relates to applications and cloud-based distributed systems by prioritizing technology initiatives and coordinating the evaluation, development, deployment, and management of current and future application technologies with all stakeholders
• Manages existing Application programs (Oracle, WorkDay, Middleware/BI platforms, etc..), products, and services for lines of business, including Marketing, Sales, Services, Customer Success, automation, business analytics, Application integrations, Enterprise Architecture, and third-party software as a service (SaaS) management
• Enhances and oversees global application development, testing & support, including data integration across a diverse and decentralized computing environment
• Plans, develops and delivers business solutions for the enterprise
• Works closely with Enterprise Architects, maintaining strong functional business knowledge and proficiency with business process reengineering and large-scale ERP/CRM/PLM/PDM initiatives
• Manages relationships with major vendors and service providers to ensure they cost-effectively meet the needs of the organization
• Leads day-to-day management of the application organization (including staffing, budgeting, and other relevant management functions) and is required to hold all application delivery teams accountable for optimizing the cost, risk, and value of applications throughout their life cycle
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 20 + years relevant experience and proven track record in Information and Systems, primarily Oracle centric, and overseeing, the technology/teams that empower the business
• Minimum 10 + years experience developing strategic enterprise global roadmaps and implementations
• Minimum 10 + years of Software and Application Development experience in a leadership role with a proven track record of developing enterprise grade web-based applications
• Proven experience with software development project methodologies (SDLC, Agile, PMP, Scrum) and ideally proven DevOps/CI CD experience
• Proven experience in large ERP deployments, with deep expertise in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) – Oracle Financials and Manufacturing (Fusion preferred), and leading Microsoft development stacks (MS SQL, VSTS, TFS, ASP.NET)
• Minimum 10 + years of work within complex manufacturing and high-technology business processes and deep understanding or ERP & CRM business flows
• Proven experience in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Reporting platform implementation (Oracle Analytics Cloud, Tableau, Splash BI, SAS, etc…)  
• Ability to communicate effectively with Executives, business stakeholders and key technology partners
• Strong cloud platforms experience to architect global compliant based solutions
• The ability to motivate, inspire, counsel, and facilitate individuals and teams to take responsibility and accountability for goals
• A blend of business, technical, financial, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Excellent critical/structured analysis, strategic planning, and project execution skills
• Team player with a passion for building relationships and providing exceptional service

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Master's degree is a plus
• Experience in Aerospace and Defense industries and/or multi-divisional environments in a plus
• Strong knowledge and experience with Oracle EBS – Financials and Manufacturing (Oracle Fusion preferred)
• Experience with Agile and LEAN in an Information Technology environment is desirable
• Excellent relationship-building, communication skills, and negotiation skills; the ability to get things done via influence vs. authority
• Ability to operate at an enterprise level; uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances with a focus on customer experience
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• The ability to model and create an environment of accountability for outcome-based objectives
• Self-starter attitude and track record seamlessly executing quickly on complex projects with minimal guidance
• Possess solid project management skills, can set and manage expectations extremely well, work effectively with others, and are exceedingly productive on your own while producing quality results
• Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
• Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision
• Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change
• Assesses the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Special Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.

The salary range for this role is:

$220,000 - $288,750

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: 

We also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.  Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.

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