Director, Enterprise Applications and Analytics Virginia Economic Development Partnership · Bristol, Virginia, VA 08/25/2026

BlackRomance; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Electro-Mechanical, LLC is hiring a Director of Enterprise Applications and Analytics in Bristol, VA to lead enterprise platforms, data strategy, and post‑acquisition integration. You will shape governance for ERP/CRM/HCM, drive BI initiatives, and partner with executives to deliver measurable business value.

The role requires 7+ years in enterprise applications and 5+ years leadership, with cloud platform experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience managing enterprise applications, business systems, and analytics functions.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams and enterprise-scale programs.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, industrial, private equity-backed, or multi-site organizations.
• Demonstrated experience leading ERP, CRM, BI, and enterprise application implementations.
• Proven experience leading technology integration efforts related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, business intelligence, analytics platforms, and reporting solutions.
• Experience with enterprise integrations, middleware, APIs, and data migration methodologies.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong project portfolio management and change management expertise.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for enterprise applications and analytics.
• Lead the selection, implementation, and support of ERP, CRM, HCM, and related systems.
• Establish governance and best practices for architecture, integration, security, and lifecycle mgmt.
• Drive continuous improvement to optimize processes and system performance.
• Manage vendor relationships, licensing, contracts, and SLAs.
• Define and lead data strategy, governance, and BI capabilities across the org.
• Oversee reporting, dashboards, data warehousing, and self-service analytics.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify KPIs and actionable insights.
• Lead IT due diligence and integration strategies for mergers and acquisitions.
• Direct application consolidation, data migration, and master data harmonization.
• Collaborate with executives to ensure post-acquisition success with minimal disruption.
• Identify cost savings and synergies through technology integration.
• Build and mentor high-performing teams; manage budgets and prioritization.
• Translate business requirements into technology solutions driving measurable outcomes.

Skills

ERP & CRM

HCM & supply chain

Data governance

Analytics leadership

Cloud migration

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Business

Tools

Microsoft Azure

AWS

Google Cloud Platform

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Director, Enterprise Applications and Analytics

Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Bristol, Virginia, VA Full Time Manufacturing and Production Posted 08/25/2026

Director, Enterprise Applications & Analytics

Primary Responsibilities

Enterprise Applications Leadership

• Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for enterprise applications, ensuring alignment with business goals and growth initiatives.
• Lead the selection, implementation, enhancement, and support of enterprise platforms, including ERP, CRM, HCM, supply chain, finance, manufacturing, and collaboration systems.
• Establish governance, standards, and best practices for application architecture, integration, security, and lifecycle management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize business processes and system performance.
• Manage vendor relationships, software licensing, contracts, and service-level agreements.

Analytics & Business Intelligence

• Define and lead the organization's data and analytics strategy.
• Oversee enterprise reporting, dashboards, data warehousing, business intelligence, and self-service analytics capabilities.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify KPIs, performance metrics, and actionable insights.
• Promote data governance, data quality, and data stewardship across the organization.
• Leverage advanced analytics and emerging technologies to support strategic business objectives.

Mergers, Acquisitions & Integration Leadership

• Lead IT due diligence efforts for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic partnerships.
• Assess acquired companies' application landscapes, infrastructure, data assets, and business processes.
• Develop and execute integration strategies, roadmaps, and transition plans for acquired entities.
• Direct application consolidation, ERP integration, data migration, master data harmonization, and business proce ss standardization initiatives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure successful post-acquisition integration while minimizing operational disruption.
• Identify and capture synergies, cost savings, and operational efficiencies through technology integration.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing teams responsible for enterprise applications, integrations, reporting, and analytics.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Establish performance goals, career development plans, and succession planning for team members.
• Manage departmental budgets, resource planning, and project prioritization.

Strategic Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and functional stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into technology solutions that drive measurable out comes.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives supporting growth, scalability, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, regulatory, and audit requirements.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• API management and REST/SOAP web services
• ETL/ELT tools and data migration methodologies
• Enterprise architecture frameworks and best practices
• SaaS application management
• Application modernization and cloud migration
• Business Intelligence platforms, including visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Qlik
• Data warehousing and data lake architectures
• Data governance and data quality frameworks
• SOX, GDPR, CCPA, and regulatory compliance requirements

Success Metrics

• Successful delivery of enterprise application initiatives on time and within budget.
• Increased adoption and business value realization from ente rprise systems.
• Improved data quality, reporting accuracy, and analytics maturity.
• Successful acquisition integrations with minimal business disruption.
• Reduction in application complexity and technical debt.
• Improved operational efficiency through automation and process optimization.
• High stakeholder satisfaction and business partnership effectiveness
• Budgeting and purchase tracking as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience managing enterprise applications, business systems, and analytics functions.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams and enterprise-scale programs.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, industrial, private equity-backed, or multi-site o rganizations.
• Demonstrated experience leading ERP, CRM, BI, and enterprise application implementations.
• Proven experience leading technology integration efforts related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, business intelligence, analytics platforms, and reporting solutions.
• Experience with enterprise integrations, middleware, APIs, and data migration methodologies.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform
• Strong project portfolio management and change management expertise.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.

Preferred Skills

• Microsoft Azure Data Services
• Python, Spark, or PySpark
• Azure DevOps
• DataOps and MLOps concepts
• Real-time analytics and streaming architectures
• AI/ML integration within Microsoft Fabric
• Enterpr ise ERP and CRM integrations

Preferred Certifications

• Experience with platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, Workday, Salesforce, Power BI, Tableau, or similar enterprise technologies.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and modern data platforms.
• PMP, ITIL, Agile, Six Sigma, or relevant certifications.

Salary

$140,000-$165,000/year

EMC expects that every team member will be guided by EMC's Guiding Principles.

About Electro-Mechanical, LLC

Electro-Mechanical is a privately held, growth-oriented manufacturer of electrical distribution equipment serving customers across multiple markets. With a legacy of engineering excellence and innovation, we deliver high-quality solutions that power progress in communities, industries, and infrastructure.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.