Head of Enterprise Applications & Data Engineering

Tate; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) options

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Tate is looking for a Head of Enterprise Applications & Data Engineering in Columbia, MD, responsible for managing the Infor XA ERP system and ensuring its performance and reliability. The role involves strategic leadership, data governance, and collaboration with senior business leaders.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of IT applications experience and a strong background in ERP systems, particularly in manufacturing environments. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive IT applications experience, including leadership roles.
• Deep experience with ERP systems, preferably Infor XA or similar.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the performance and reliability of the Infor XA ERP system.
• Drive system integration and interoperability across platforms.
• Lead organizational change efforts related to system adoption.

Skills

ERP systems expertise

Leadership

Problem-solving

Strategic planning

Vendor management

Education

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

Job description

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
Duration: Permanent
Location: Columbia, MD
Reporting to: Information Systems Director

About the Role

The Head of Enterprise Applications & Data Engineering is responsible for the strategy, stability, and evolution of the organization’s core business systems, primarily the Infor XA ERP platform and supporting systems. This role ensures high availability, performance, and continuous improvement of enterprise applications and data to support critical business operations. The position partners closely with senior business leaders to align technology capabilities with operational and strategic objectives and to enable scalable, data‑driven decision‑making.

What You’ll Do

• Own the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of the Infor XA ERP system
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Operations to optimize ERP usage and business processes
• Lead ERP support, enhancements, upgrades, and issue resolution
• Ensure system integrity, data accuracy, and compliance with internal controls
• Establish governance, change management, and prioritization frameworks for ERP initiatives
• Drive improved user adoption, training, and documentation
• Lead ERP roadmap development, including evaluation, selection, and implementation of a future ERP platform
• Define and execute a holistic enterprise applications strategy aligned to business growth
• Rationalize application portfolio to reduce redundancy and technical debt
• Drive system integration and interoperability across platforms
• Lead IS Data Team responsible for Microsoft Fabric/SQL‑based data infrastructure, data lake/warehouse, Power BI reporting, data integration, automation, and advanced analytics (Python/R)
• Deliver enterprise reporting aligned to financial and operational KPIs
• Establish data governance, including data quality, definitions, and ownership
• Enable self‑service BI while maintaining consistency and trust in enterprise data
• Establish best practices for data & application lifecycle management
• Implement ITIL‑aligned service management practices where appropriate
• Establish readiness for ISO 27001
• Develop KPIs and SLAs for application performance and support
• Ensure cybersecurity, compliance, and audit readiness across systems
• Manage vendor relationships and third‑party service providers
• Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing data & applications team
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leadership on technology‑enabled process improvement
• Foster strong collaboration across IS, Finance, Operations, and executive leadership
• Lead organizational change efforts related to system adoption and transformation
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive IT applications experience, including leadership roles
• Deep experience with ERP systems, preferably Infor XA/IBM i or similar manufacturing ERP platforms in a live production environment
• Demonstrated experience leading or heavily contributing to ERP implementations or major transformations
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments is strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of business process flows (Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing), systems integration, data architecture, and application support models
• Experience managing vendors, system integrators, and offshore resources

Key Competencies

• Strategic Leadership – Balances operational excellence with future‑state transformation
• Business Acumen – Aligns enterprise systems with operational and financial outcomes
• Change Leadership – Drives adoption through large‑scale transformation initiatives
• Stakeholder Influence – Builds trust and alignment across executive and functional teams
• Execution Excellence – Delivers complex, multi‑phase initiatives successfully
• Problem Solving – Resolves complex systems and process challenges with scalable solutions

What You’ll Get

• Pay rate: $160,000 to $190,000 annually.
• Career scope and advancement opportunities within a growing organization.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and supplemental insurance options.
• Opportunities to support corporate social responsibility initiatives focused on sustainability and community engagement.
• Skills development and mentorship from senior leaders.
• Collaborative, inclusive team culture that values ownership and continuous improvement.

Tate Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon completion of post‑offer requirements in accordance with applicable law.