IPS Director, Enterprise Apps

BRADY WORLDWIDE INC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Incentive programs

Parental leave and fertility support

Employee resource groups

Wellness programs

Dress-for-your-day

Matching gifts

Job summary

Brady Worldwide Inc is seeking an exceptional Director of Enterprise Applications to lead CCEX, Non-ERP, and Engineering applications across a global organization. This executive role focuses on standing up, stabilizing, and optimizing critical applications during and after Brady's corporate separation.

The position is based in Fort Mill, SC, with a focus on driving architectural standards, seamless integrations with SAP and Snowflake, and delivering a robust digital customer journey and product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related technical field.
• 10+ years in enterprise IT applications management or technical leadership.
• 7+ years managing multidisciplinary software teams including managers and offshore partners.
• Deep knowledge of CCEX architectures (CRM, e-commerce, MDM).
• Experience with PLM/OT test manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record in agile development and complex integrations across a global enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for CCEX, Non-ERP, and Engineering applications.
• Oversee a global team of ~25 professionals; drive roadmap and stability post-separation.
• Ensure robust integrations with SAP ERP and Snowflake data warehousing.
• Lead architecture for CCEX ecosystem including CRM portals and e-commerce.
• Coordinate with IMO to support TSA exit plans and Day 1 readiness.

Skills

Leadership

CCEX Architecture

Salesforce

SAP Hybris

PLM/OT Platforms

System Integrations

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or related

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

SAP Hybris

Marketo/Demandbase

PIM/Informatica

Snowflake

NICE (IVR)

Job description

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

What We Need:

The Director of Enterprise Applications will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Non-ERP, Engineering, and Commercial & Customer Experience (CCEX) systems within the Panther PSS IT organization. Reporting directly to IT leadership, this executive-level role is responsible for overseeing a global organization of approximately 25 professionals dedicated to standing up, stabilizing, and optimizing critical applications during and after the corporate separation. The Director will manage the platforms driving our digital customer journey, product lifecycle, and manufacturing engineering applications, ensuring seamless integrations across our core business systems.

This position will be located in the Fort Mill, SC location

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Pillar Leadership : Directly oversee and scale three functional IT streams (approx. 25 total headcount):
• Commercial & Customer Experience (CCEX - 14 staff) : Managed by the CCEX Manager; includes Salesforce CRM, Customer Portals, E-Commerce, PIM/MDM Master Data, Website, and Sales/Marketing integrations.
• Engineering (6 staff) : Managed by the PLM Manager and Enterprise Architect; includes OT Test Manufacturing Engineers (on-site test engineering support) and PLM platforms.
• Non-ERP Applications (5 staff) : Global and regional IT Applications Analysts supporting general corporate and business operations.
• Architecture & Delivery : Drive the technical roadmap and execution of the CCEX Ecosystem Architecture, spanning digital frontends, CRM portals, RMA portals, and telephony/IVR (NICE), while ensuring robust integrations with backoffice ERP (SAP) and Enterprise Data Warehousing (Snowflake).
• Engineering Operations Support : Provide technical leadership to the on-site manufacturing test engineering teams to ensure high-performance OT systems across global production locations.
• IMO Coordination : Collaborate with the Integration Management Office (IMO) to support TSA exit plans, Day 1 system readiness, and application stabilization targets.
• Standards Alignment : Coordinate with global IT leadership to ensure all custom engineering, e-commerce, and integration efforts adhere to corporate architecture, security, and coding standards.

What You Will Need To Be Successful:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (Advanced degree preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise IT application management, software engineering, or technical leadership.
• 7+ years of experience directly managing multidisciplinary software engineering, development, and system analyst teams, including managing managers and offshore partners.
• Deep knowledge of Commercial & Customer Experience (CCEX) architectures, including CRM (Salesforce), e-commerce (SAP Hybris), Marketing Automation (Marketo, Demandbase), and Master Data Management (PIM/Informatica).
• Strong familiarity with Engineering/PLM platforms and Operational Technology (OT) test manufacturing application environments.
• Proven experience driving agile software development, complex application integrations, and technology stabilization programs within a global manufacturing or industrial enterprise.

About Us:

Who we are:
Brady makes products that make the world a safer and more productive place. We are a global leader in safety, identification and compliance solutions for a diverse range of workplaces. From the depths of the ocean to outer space, from the factory floor to the delivery room - we're just about everywhere you look. Companies around the world trust Brady because of our deep expertise and knowledge across a wide range of industries and applications - powered by our world-class manufacturing capabilities.

We have a diverse customer base in industries including electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, healthcare, aerospace and more. As of July 31, 2025, Brady employed approximately 6,400 people in our worldwide businesses. Our fiscal 2025 sales were approximately $1.51 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. You can learn more about us at www.bradycorp.com .

Why work at Brady:
A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth.

Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.

Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.

• Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
• Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
• A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
• Dress-for-your-day dress code
• Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program