Job title: Business Applications Director
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Technology
Functional Expertise: Director of IT
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Job published: 10/14/2026
Job ID: 161713

Job Description

Enterprise Applications Leader

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced and dynamic Enterprise Applications Leader to oversee the management, development, and optimization of enterprise business systems within a complex organizational environment. This role combines technical leadership, team management, and hands-on development responsibilities while shaping long-term application strategies and operational priorities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of technical expertise, stakeholder engagement skills, and leadership capabilities to drive innovation and operational excellence.

Compensation Package

We offer a competitive compensation package, including:

  • A market-aligned salary based on experience and qualifications.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Professional development opportunities and support for certifications.
  • Additional benefits to support work-life balance and career growth.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a high-performing team responsible for enterprise business applications, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
  • Provide operational oversight, performance management, and coaching to ensure team success.
  • Contribute hands-on technical development and coding support while establishing best practices and development standards.
  • Oversee the analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and support of application solutions aligned with business objectives.
  • Conduct impact analysis for system enhancements and prioritize scalable, maintainable solutions.
  • Guide troubleshooting efforts, issue resolution, and ongoing support to ensure system reliability and user satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate operational needs into technical solutions.
  • Present recommendations, prototypes, and system enhancement plans to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert across an integrated enterprise applications environment.
  • Assist with strategic technology planning, budgeting, resource forecasting, and project prioritization.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts related to system usability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency.
  • Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with third-party consultants and implementation partners as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in enterprise business applications, software development, or application management.
  • Strong SQL skills and experience working with SaaS-based enterprise platforms.
  • Proven experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise application systems in complex business environments.
  • Solid understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes, secure coding standards, and Agile/Waterfall methodologies.
  • Ability to gather business requirements, translate technical concepts, and clearly document solutions.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Experience managing vendors, implementation partners, and external consultants.

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