Director, Enterprise Applications

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 159,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

Retirement savings options

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. seeks a strategic, business-focused technology leader to oversee the enterprise applications portfolio and drive growth and transformation.

The Director will lead SAP ECC and related applications, partnering with business leaders on acquisitions, integrations, modernization, and long-term technology strategy. This role standardizes processes, enables growth, and ensures investments deliver measurable business value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Engineering, or Business. MBA or SAP/enterprise tech cert preferred.
• Progressive leadership experience in enterprise applications and ERP environments.
• Hands-on SAP ECC project experience including implementations, upgrades, or integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Enterprise Applications strategy and roadmap for SAP ECC and related platforms.
• Drive acquisitions and integrations; establish scalable processes for future integrations.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Commercial, HR, and Shared Services to translate requirements into tech solutions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

ERP program leadership

Business acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering/Business

MBA or SAP/enterprise certification preferred

Tools

SAP ECC

ERP platforms

CRM systems

Job description

C.H. Guenther is seeking a strategic and business-focused technology leader to oversee our enterprise applications portfolio and help drive the next phase of growth and transformation across the organization. This role will lead SAP ECC and related enterprise applications while partnering closely with business leaders to support acquisitions, integrations, modernization initiatives, and long-term technology strategy. The Director, Enterprise Applications will play a critical leadership role in standardizing processes, enabling growth, and ensuring technology investments deliver measurable business value.

Duties & Responsibilities

Lead Enterprise Applications Strategy Develop and execute the roadmap for enterprise applications, including SAP ECC and related business platforms. Evaluate future-state technology strategies and modernization opportunities. Partner with executive leadership to align technology priorities with business objectives. Drive Acquisitions and Integrations Lead ERP and enterprise application integration efforts for newly acquired businesses. Establish scalable processes and standards to accelerate future integrations. Ensure successful planning, execution, and stabilization of implementation projects. Partner with the Business Collaborate with leaders across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Commercial, HR, and Shared Services. Translate business requirements into technology solutions that improve efficiency, scalability, and decision-making. Serve as a trusted advisor on enterprise systems and business process improvements. Oversee Application Delivery and Support Ensure reliable operation of SAP ECC and related business-critical applications. Lead implementation, enhancement, and optimization initiatives. Manage external partners, vendors, and consulting resources. Develop and Lead the Team Lead and develop Enterprise Applications managers and team members. Strengthen organizational capabilities, succession planning, and knowledge transfer. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Job Requirements Education and Professional Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline required; MBA, advanced technical degree, or relevant SAP/enterprise technology certification preferred. Progressive leadership experience supporting enterprise applications and ERP environments. Hands-on experience leading SAP ECC projects, implementations, upgrades, or integrations. Experience leading large-scale cross-functional technology initiatives. Strong business acumen with the ability to connect technology investments to business outcomes. Experience managing teams, vendors, and external implementation partners. Experience Typically 12 or more years of progressive enterprise applications and technology experience, including meaningful leadership responsibility in a complex operating environment; an exceptional step-up candidate with demonstrated scope, results, and leadership capability will be considered. Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and business integrations. Food manufacturing, consumer products, healthcare, medical device, energy, or other highly regulated industries. Consulting or systems integrator background. CRM implementation or enterprise platform modernization experience. PMP or other project management certification.

Working Conditions and Travel

Based at CHG's headquarters in San Antonio, Texas, with regular in-person presence and interaction across corporate, commercial, supply-chain, and manufacturing environments. Regular travel to CHG facilities, acquired businesses, implementation sites, and technology partners is required based on business needs, including periodic international travel. May spend time in food-manufacturing environments with normal exposure to noise, temperature variation, food ingredients, allergens, and other operating conditions; required personal protective equipment will be provided.

Expectations

Demonstrates CHG's Core Values. Models enterprise thinking, ownership, urgency, simplification, constructive challenge, collaboration, talent development, and accountability for measurable business outcomes.

At C.H. Guenther, we value transparent compensation. By providing the salary range for this role, we aim to promote fairness and help candidates make informed choices about their career. The salary range for this role is: $159,000.00 - $254,400.00 USD. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location. C.H. Guenther & Son will never offer or pay a wage or salary that is not compliant with applicable local, state, or federal pay laws, including minimum salary thresholds. We also offer a variety of benefits, including:

• health and disability insurance
• retirement savings options
• flexible spending accounts
• employee assistance programs
• educational assistance
• parental leave
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays

For additional information about our company, go to www.chg.com. C.H. Guenther & Son and its subsidiaries are E-Verify participating employers. Click here for more information regarding E-verify. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

AA/EEO/Drug-Free Employer

C.H. Guenther is a growing, privately owned corporation that has delivered high quality products, traditional flavors and our just "baked from scratch" taste since 1851. We are a leading supplier of baked and frozen food products; appetizers, snacks and soups; gravies, sauces and seasonings; biscuits and more for foodservice and consumer markets in North America and Europe. Our well-loved retail brands such as Pioneer, White Wings, Sun-Bird and Cuisine Adventures have been included at family meals for generations. With a relentless pursuit of excellence, we develop innovative food solutions and create sustainable value for our people, our customers, and our communities. We accomplish this by deploying best in class capabilities and being an employer of choice. We strive for high-performance, with a positive attitude in all that we do. We are results driven, communicate openly and honestly, value diversity and foster long-term relationships. Our leaders are committed to nurturing our diverse talent, their ideas, and unique perspectives. We strive to harness the full potential of our most important resource - our people. Our heritage is driven by our commitment to the core values of integrity/respect, empowerment, accountability, collaboration, and agility. Our vision is to nourish society as a transformational leader in the future of food. Join us in our purpose to create memorable moments through the power of food!