Director of IT - Enterprise Business Applications

Vika Talent Solutions; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Vika Talent Solutions seeks an experienced Director of IT Business Applications to guide the global enterprise applications landscape, including ERP, CRM, EDI, SCM, data analytics and BI platforms.

You will drive ERP selections, implementations, and system improvements while ensuring SOX compliance and strong governance. This role requires leadership across Finance, Sales, HR, Legal, and Product with global IT collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in information systems, computer science or related field
• 10+ years managing enterprise applications in tech/high‑tech environments
• 5+ years leading, mentoring teams
• Hands‑on ERP experience with IFS, Oracle, or SAP
• Strong SOX compliance, IT governance, and controls knowledge
• Experience with vendor selection, RFPs, and contract negotiations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to collaborate across global IT and business teams
• Willingness to travel as required

Responsibilities

• Lead global strategy, roadmap and daily operations of enterprise apps (IFS/ERP, Dynamics 365 CRM, EDI, SCM, BI)
• Drive ERP evaluations, vendor selection, implementation and enhancements
• Improve performance, scalability, security, data integrity and audit readiness
• Ensure SOX compliance, internal controls and governance standards
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Marketing, HR, Legal, Procurement and Product teams
• Lead and develop a high‑performing IT team of managers, engineers and admins
• Coordinate with global IT teams to ensure consistent support
• Manage vendor evaluations, RFPs and contract negotiations
• Drive digital transformation through automation, integration and AI initiatives
• Lead change management and user training for new systems and enhancements

Skills

Leadership

ERP expertise

Cross-functional collaboration

SOX compliance

Strategic thinking

Communication

Analytics

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

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

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

IFS ERP

Oracle

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM

EDI

Adexa

Power BI

Databricks

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Director, IT Business Applications to lead and transform the organization's global enterprise applications landscape. Reporting to the VP of Information Technology, this role will oversee business-critical systems, including ERP, CRM, supply chain management, EDI, data analytics, and business intelligence platforms.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience, hands‑on ERP expertise, and a proven track record of enterprise system implementations, SOX compliance, digital transformation, and cross‑functional team management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the global strategy, roadmap, and daily operations of enterprise business applications, including IFS/ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM, EDI, SCM/Adexa, Databricks, and Power BI.
• Drive ERP evaluations, vendor selection, implementation, and system enhancements.
• Improve application performance, scalability, security, data integrity, and audit readiness.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements, internal controls, and application governance standards.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Marketing, HR, Legal, Procurement, and Product teams to deliver effective technology solutions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of IT managers, engineers, and system administrators.
• Coordinate with global IT teams to ensure consistent application support.
• Manage vendor evaluations, RFPs, platform assessments, and contract negotiations.
• Drive digital transformation through automation, system integration, process optimization, and AI-enabled technologies.
• Lead change management, stakeholder communication, and user training for new systems and enhancements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience managing enterprise applications, preferably within the high‑tech or semiconductor industry.
• 5+ years of experience leading, managing, and mentoring teams.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP platforms such as IFS, Oracle, or SAP.
• Proven experience leading ERP implementation projects, system support, and process optimization.
• Strong knowledge of SOX compliance, system controls, IT governance, and audit requirements.
• Experience with vendor selection, RFPs, contract negotiations, and enterprise technology evaluations.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate across business functions and global IT teams.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Preferred Skills

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM
• EDI and supply chain management systems, including Adexa
• Microsoft Power BI and Databricks
• Workflow automation and enterprise system integration
• AI enablement and digital transformation initiatives