Director, IS Applications

Crown Holdings, Inc; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Director of IS Applications to lead the development and support of core business systems in Yardley, PA. This hands-on leadership role emphasizes modernizing and integrating critical systems using IBMi and Microsoft technologies.

The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of app development and 3-5 years in a leadership role, ensuring SOX compliance while staying close to the technical work to drive business outcomes. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of application development experience.
• 3–5+ years of leadership experience.
• Hands-on experience with IBMi and Microsoft technologies.
• Experience in a SOX-controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team supporting core enterprise applications.
• Drive improvements in system performance and business processes.
• Ensure applications meet SOX compliance requirements.
• Stay involved in solution design and delivery execution.

Skills

Application development experience

Leadership experience

IBMi and Microsoft technologies

SOX compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

IBMi (AS400)

Power Platform

.NET / C#

SQL Server

Job description

## Director, IS ApplicationsApplylocations: PA - Yardleytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR102614## **About Crown**Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.**Job Description:**Director, IS Applications**Location:** Yardley, PA **Reports to:** VP, Information Systems**Overview**We are seeking a **hands-on Director of I.S. Applications** to lead the development and support of **core business systems**, with a strong emphasis on **IBMi (AS400) and Microsoft technologies**.This role combines **technical leadership and active delivery**, ensuring stability of critical systems while driving practical modernization and integration across the enterprise.This is a **hands-on leadership role**—not an architect-only or strategy-only position.**Key Responsibilities*** Lead a team supporting and enhancing **core enterprise applications** across IBMi and Microsoft platforms* Oversee development, support, and delivery of solutions supporting plant and corporate operations* Drive improvements in **system performance, reliability, and business processes*** Lead integration across **IBMi, Microsoft solutions, ERP (SAP), and EDI environments*** Stay actively involved in **solution design, troubleshooting, and delivery execution*** **Ensure all application development and changes meet SOX compliance requirements, including proper controls, documentation, and audit readiness****Technology Focus*** **IBMi / AS400 (RPGLE, RPG-Free, CL, DB2)** + Custom written Manufacturing, accounting and Customer Order Management systems + Infinium Financial Software + Business-to-Business via Trusted Link / IBM Sterling* **Microsoft Platform:** + Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) + .NET / C# + Azure (APIs, integrations) + **SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS (data platform & analytics)** + Power BI + SharePoint**Qualifications*** **7–10+ years** of application development experience* **3–5+ years** of leadership experience* Hands-on experience with **IBMi and Microsoft technologies*** Experience supporting and enhancing **core business systems in an enterprise environment*** Accountable for ensuring **SOX-compliant** development, **change management**, and system controls; must have hands-on experience operating in a SOX-controlled environment* Working knowledge of **responsible AI** and ability **to apply AI tools** (e.g., Copilot, automation, analytics) to improve processes while maintaining security and governance.* **Must be a hands-on leader actively engaged in development and solutioning—not a purely oversight role****Education*** Bachelor’s degree is required. A degree in **Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field** preferred* Equivalent **hands-on experience in IBMi and Microsoft application development** will be considered**Why This Role*** Ownership of **core business systems critical to operations*** Opportunity to drive **modernization while maintaining system stability*** High visibility across **plant and corporate environments****Call to Action**If you’re a **technical leader who enjoys staying close to the work and driving real business outcomes**, we encourage you to apply.