Director, Data Strategy and Enterprise Apps

Insight Global; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Director of Enterprise Applications & Data Strategy to lead ERP applications, data strategy, integrations, and cybersecurity initiatives. You will partner with executives to align technology with business goals and drive a future-focused data program in a high-visibility role.

The role involves mentoring a 3-4 person team, guiding data architecture across data lakes and warehouses, and maturing Microsoft Fabric and analytics platforms while expanding AI-enabled

Qualifications

• 7+ years of leadership in enterprise applications or ERP environments.
• Experience leading ERP support, migrations, and optimization initiatives.
• Proven ability to transform complex operational data into actionable insights.
• Strong understanding of modern data architecture including data lakes and warehousing.
• Ability to bridge business and technology discussions and communicate with executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 3-4 technology professionals, including ERP resources and a delivery leader.
• Provide strategic oversight of ERP applications, migrations, enhancements, and long-term roadmap.
• Partner with executive leadership to align technology initiatives with business objectives.
• Collaborate with the CISO to establish and execute the cybersecurity roadmap and manage vendor relationships.
• Develop and execute an enterprise data strategy focused on governance, accessibility, quality, and business value.
• Lead initiatives related to data warehousing, data lakes, and modern data architecture.
• Drive adoption of Medallion Architecture concepts and data-to-insight transformation.
• Oversee enterprise integrations across ERP, Salesforce, MuleSoft, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Support AI enablement by connecting enterprise applications and data with AI technologies.
• Define operational metrics, reporting standards, and data definitions; communicate updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

ERP

WMS

ERP Integrations

Data Strategy

Data Governance

Data Warehousing

Data Lakes

Medallion

Analytics Platforms

Executive Communication

Tools

MuleSoft

Salesforce

Microsoft Fabric

Power BI

ETL Tools

Job description

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Director of Enterprise Applications & Data Strategy to lead the evolution of its business applications, data platform, integration strategy, and cybersecurity initiatives. This individual will serve as a key technology and business partner, overseeing a team responsible for ERP application management, data strategy, integrations, and third-party technology partners.

This is a highly visible leadership role with a clear succession path and the opportunity to take on expanded executive responsibilities over the next 12-18 months. The ideal candidate combines strong leadership skills with deep experience supporting ERP-driven business environments and transforming operational data into actionable business insights. This is not a purely technical role; the successful candidate will understand the intersection of business operations, enterprise applications, data, and technology strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 3-4 technology professionals, including ERP functional and technical resources and a delivery leader.
• Provide strategic oversight of ERP applications, including post-migration enhancements, optimization, support, and long-term roadmap planning.
• Partner with executive leadership to align technology initiatives with business objectives.
• Collaborate with the CISO to establish and execute the organization's cybersecurity roadmap while managing relationships with external technology and managed service providers.
• Assume future oversight of managed service providers and vendor relationships.
• Develop and execute an enterprise data strategy focused on governance, accessibility, quality, and business value.
• Lead initiatives related to data warehousing, data lakes, and modern data architecture.
• Drive adoption of Medallion Architecture concepts and ensure data is transformed into business-consumable formats.
• Evaluate and help mature Microsoft Fabric capabilities and broader analytics platforms.
• Oversee enterprise integrations across key platforms, including ERP, Salesforce, MuleSoft, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Support AI enablement efforts by identifying opportunities to connect enterprise applications and business data with emerging AI technologies.
• Partner with business stakeholders to define meaningful operational metrics, reporting standards, and data definitions.
• Communicate effectively with executive and C-suite stakeholders, providing strategic updates and recommendations.

$150,000 to $175,000 - Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Skills and Requirements

• 7+ years of leadership experience within enterprise applications, ERP, supply chain technology, or related business systems environments.
• Strong background supporting ERP and/or WMS platforms..
• Experience leading ERP application support, enhancements, migrations, and ongoing optimization initiatives.
• Experience with ERP integrations and enterprise data management solutions.
• Working knowledge of supply chain technology ecosystems and the operational data they generate.
• Experience defining business requirements and transforming complex operational data into actionable insights.
• Strong understanding of modern data architecture, including data lakes, warehousing concepts, and data governance.
• Experience building or driving enterprise data strategies.
• Ability to bridge business and technology conversations and communicate effectively with both technical teams and business leadership.
• Experience managing teams and collaborating with executive leadership.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].