Global Director of Applications

Catapult is helping our member, a durable consumer goods company, hire a Global Director of Applications. The company will not entertain candidates that do not meet the must have qualifications listed below. This is a hybrid opportunity.

Strategy & Planning

• Ensure that applications meet business requirements and systems goals, fulfill end-user requirements, and identify and resolve system issues.
• Review and analyze existing applications effectiveness and efficiency, and then develop strategies for improving or leveraging these systems.
• Cultivate and disseminate knowledge of application-usage best practices.

Acquisition & Deployment

• Evaluate new applications, systems software, products, and/or enhancements to existing applications throughout the company.
• Collaborate with end users, engineers, and system owners in the testing of new software programs and applications.
• Analyze documentation and technical specifications of any new application under deployment or consideration to determine its intended functionality.
• Ensure that any new software integration into company systems meets functional requirements, system compliance, and interface specifications.
• Coordinate feasibility reviews for software and system products under consideration for purchase, and give advice based on findings.
• Contribute to pre-testing phase of development by evaluating proposals to identify potential problem areas and make the appropriate recommendations.
• Liaise with company’s software suppliers for prompt rectification of any problems or emergencies.

Operational Management

• Create, implement, and maintain a global business-critical application strategy.
• Manage and provide direction for the application team in support of business operations.
• Compile and maintain inventory of company software and their corresponding contracts/agreements.
• Develop and communicate training and documentation for end users, hold training sessions as necessary, and other user-related activities.
• Develop, distribute, and coordinate in-depth end-user reviews for modified and new systems or applications.

Must Have Qualifications:

• B.S. or B.A. degree in Business Administration, Management, Project Management, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of five years of experience in a Microsoft heavy technology environment, including 4+ years of practical professional experience in project management
• Experience leading at least one full enterprise ERP upgrade.
• Experienced with designing, implementing, and maintaining application environments.
• Proficient with MS Project or similar software and MS Office applications
• Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional project teams.
• Ability to adjust and set priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively manage staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Strong persuasion and negotiation skills, including conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a professional manner with technology staff, business stakeholders, end users, management, and others outside the organization.
• Ability to work independently.
• Self-motivated with ability to drive projects.
• Experience estimating project costs.

Preferred or Desired Qualifications:

• Strong leadership Skillset
• Experienced in leading Microsoft Dynamics/AX based ERP support and implementations. (required)
• Experience with process improvement projects. (ideal)
• PMP certification. (ideal)
• SQL experience.

Personal Attributes

• Strong sense of urgency and delivery orientated.
• Able to exercise independent judgement and act on it.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment on a global scale.