Director, IS Applications

Crown Holdings, Inc.; Yardley (Bucks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong employee safety commitment

Career building opportunities

Professional development through training

Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Director of I.S. Applications in Yardley, PA. The ideal candidate will lead the development and support of core business systems, especially focusing on IBMi and Microsoft technologies. This role emphasizes operational stability while modernizing systems across the enterprise.

The candidate should possess 7–10 years of application development experience and demonstrate strong leadership capabilities. Responsibilities include improving system performance and ensuring SOX compliance.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of application development experience.
• 3–5+ years of leadership experience.
• Hands-on experience with IBMi and Microsoft technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team supporting and enhancing core enterprise applications.
• Oversee development, support, and delivery of solutions.
• Drive improvements in system performance, reliability, and integration.

Skills

Application development experience

Leadership experience

Hands-on experience with IBMi

Microsoft technologies

SOX-compliant development

Working knowledge of responsible AI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Computer Science

Tools

IBMi / AS400

Power Platform

.NET / C#

Azure

SQL Server

Power BI

SharePoint

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 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.

What Crown Offers You

• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
• The opportunity to build a meaningful career
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences