IT Director of Business Applications | Kent, Ohio

Job Description

Job Description

Additional Locations : NA

Primary Locations : OH, Kent, 1500 N. Mantua St., 44240

Requisition ID : 199793

Position Overview

The IT Director of Business Applications is responsible for leading our Business Applications Managers in optimizing and enhancing the suite of applications critical to our business operations.

This role will be responsible for overseeing the managers that implement, customize, and maintain various software solutions to support our organizational needs.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of business experience, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to drive innovation and efficiency in our business processes.

Job Classification : The IT Director of Business Applications is an exempt full-time employee position.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

• Oversees team managers.
• The position reports to the Information Technology Director.

This position will report to our Kent, Ohio corporate campus daily . Our campus is located at 1500 N. Mantua St. Kent, Ohio 44240.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Application Strategy and Roadmap
• Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap for the organizations' suite of business applications, aligned with business objectives and technology trends.
• Collaborate with senior management and key stakeholders to define priorities, evaluate new technologies, and make informed decisions about application investments.
• Application Lifecycle Management
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of business applications, from evaluation and selection to implementation, customization, and ongoing support.
• Lead the planning and execution of application upgrades, migrations, and integrations, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Manage assignment of resources to projects.
• Monitor and evaluate progress and effect change in execution when necessary.
• Collaborates with Organizational Change Management Teams on all application and process changes for effective people readiness.
• Manage vendor relationship and contracts, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with service level agreements.
• Team Leadership and Development
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a team of application analysts, specialists and developers.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team, promoting continuous learning and professional development.
• Set clear goals and objectives for team members and provide regular feedback and performance evaluations.
• Prepares departmental spending plans.
• Track departmental spending and project budgets.

Job Duties and Responsibilities Continued

• Business Process Analysis and Optimization
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their needs, challenges, and pain points, and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Conduct thorough analysis of existing business processes and workflows and recommend solutions to streamline operations and increase efficiency.
• Drive the adoption of best practices and standardization across business applications to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Application Support and Maintenance
• Ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of business applications through proactive monitoring and maintenance activities.
• Manage incident and change management processes, and coordinate with IT support teams to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Develop and implement procedures for system backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.
• 5 years of experience in a leadership role, managing business applications in a complex organizational environment.
• Strong understanding of enterprise applications, such as ERP, CRM, HRIS, and BI tools, and experience with implementation and customization.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, agile principles
• Proficiency in project portfolio management tools and software, such as Microsoft Project, or JIRA.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders

Additional Information

What We Offer : *

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
• Group Health Plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
• Charitable matching gift program
• all listed benefits available to eligible employees

Company Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company and its subsidiaries value each individual and strive to encourage diverse ideas and perspectives to inspire collaboration and empower our employees.

We believe our commitment to building a culture of belonging by treating everyone with respect, dignity, empathy, and care is critical to achieving our vision and mission.

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.

S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one.

We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels.

Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com .

Employment Type : Permanent

Job Type : Full Time

Travel Expectations : Up to 25%