Senior Director - Enterprise Applications
Company: Eliassen Group
Location: Reading
Posted on: June 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Senior Director - Enterprise Applications - REMOTE The Senior
Director - Enterprise Applications is responsible for the
enterprise application technology strategy of Eliassen Group across
all three Eliassen Pillars; Talent Solutions, Life Sciences and
Professional Services, delivering business value and driving
innovation and adaptability into the IT operating model. In this
role, the Senior Director - Enterprise Applications develops
application strategy aligned with corporate strategic initiatives
in order to ensure Eliassen Group is positioned for success now,
and in the future, in the areas Eliassen serves. The Senior
Director - Enterprise Applications manages a collaborative and
transparent business and technology engagement model. This model
pursues a deep understanding of business functions along with the
aligned technology needs, advocates opportunities for technology to
drive efficiencies and quality, and proactively adapts technology
and processes to support strategic objectives. Additionally, the
Senior Director - Enterprise Applications manages the budget and
delivery of existing applications focused on driving value to
clients, consultants, and employees. The Senior Director
-Enterprise Applications works closely with the VP of IT, acting
CISO and business stakeholders to ensure application,
infrastructure and information security strategies are aligned. The
Senior Director - Enterprise Applications is responsible for
technology and operational management of Eliassen applications and
vendor management as it relates to those applications. This role
reports to the VP of IT Essential Duties: --- Provide management of
and leadership for technology initiatives that meet evolving
business needs in a rapidly changing environment --- Develop and
execute Eliassen Group's application strategy across all Eliassen
'pillars' --- Create and maintain an application roadmap based on
overarching IT strategy, business strategy, business requirement
and budgetary allowances. --- Promote innovation by championing
value-based, risk-managed investments and disciplined execution ---
Partner with organizational stakeholders to align and prioritize
current and future business application-related initiatives in
support of the strategic objectives. --- Develop a practical and
working knowledge of business processes; interact with key business
partners to recommend solutions that best meet the strategic needs.
--- Prepare business technology cases as needed, and procure
technology in accordance with the business need, budget, and
strategic alignment. --- Responsible for management of the
implementation of relevant technology in partnership with the
business stakeholders --- Convert ideas into working demos,
mock-ups in an agile environment --- Ensure compliance with data
privacy regulations and IT security processes and procedures,
identifying and addressing any compliance issues --- Maintain an
understanding of global laws and regulations related to data
privacy, including GDPR, CCPA, and others as applicable --- Act as
a thought partner to EVP, Integrations and Operational strategy
(acting CISO) and VP of IT on issues relating to application
technology strategy --- Participate in/present at industry
conferences and webinars as a thought leader , maintaining working
knowledge of current and emerging technology industry
Qualifications --- Proven success in building an application
technology strategy in support of business strategy --- Minimum 5
years' experience in a leadership role overseeing applications/
technology and leading change required --- Minimum 8 years'
experience in Talent Solutions and/or professional services
industries is required --- Experience in Life Sciences industry or
similar is preferred --- Bachelor's Degree from accredited
university --- Management experience effectively leading and
growing a team --- Strong knowledge of procedures and best
practices related to data privacy compliance --- Ability to think
creatively and strategically to capitalize on unstructured,
ambiguous business situations --- Excellent communication and
team-building skills, highlighting the ability to effectively
listen to expert colleagues' insight --- Expert planning and
organizing, decision-making and problem-solving skills Intangibles:
--- Naturally curious leader who has a passion for providing
innovative solutions --- Ability to properly and efficiently
articulate sophisticated technology principles to various groups of
stakeholders with varying levels of technical comprehension ---
Excellent listening and interpersonal skills that generate respect
and trust from stakeholders --- Able to manage challenges, think
creatively, and pivot quickly --- Flexible leader with ability to
be comfortable with ambiguity --- Ability to synthesize and
simplify complex problems and systems
Keywords: Eliassen Group, Somerville , Senior Director - Enterprise Applications, Executive , Reading, Massachusetts
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