Strategic Director — IT Applications, Development & Data

Presbyterian Homes & Services; Roseville (MN); On-site; USD 137,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Presbyterian Homes & Services in Roseville, Minnesota, is seeking a full-time Director of IT Applications, Development & Data to lead the organization’s business applications, data environment, and governance. The role directs architecture, development, integration, security, and vendor partnerships while aligning technology with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.

This in-person role reports to the VP of Information Technology and requires senior leadership across ERP/CRM

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive IT experience
• 5+ years in management or director-level leadership role
• Proven experience leading organizational applications, ERP, or CRM platform selection and implementation
• Proven experience with SDLC, Data Governance and Integration Platform as a Service solutions
• Demonstrated experience managing application support, business partner, and engineering teams
• Strong experience with vendor management, contracts, budget planning, and executive communication
• Ability to translate organizational strategy into executable technology roadmaps
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and evolve the organizational application architecture, solution designs, and technology roadmaps across business applications, integrations, and related tools in alignment with PHS strategic and 2040 goals
• Provide strategic leadership and accountability for the Application Support, IT Business Partner, and Application & Data Engineering functions, including team performance, capability development, and service excellence
• Oversee governance, prioritization, and strategic alignment of the organizational applications portfolio and related data capabilities to support business objectives and organizational priorities
• Own, maintain, and oversee organizational data governance practices, including data quality, stewardship, and appropriate use of organizational information assets
• Own, develop, implement, maintain, and oversee organizational Artificial Intelligence strategy
• Architect and oversee supported application, development and data technologies, including availability, reporting, analytics, and integration capabilities, to meet organizational and customer needs
• Lead the execution of business application development, integration, deployment, upgrade, and enhancement initiatives using Agile methodologies and industry best practices
• Lead the evaluation, selection, implementation, documentation, support, and lifecycle management of organizational platforms and related technologies
• Establish, document, maintain, and enforce standards, operating processes, and governance for the selection, implementation, documentation, support, intake, prioritization, escalation, and performance measurement of IT systems
• Manage third-party vendor and support relationships for the maintenance of the existing applications portfolio, including performance, contracts, renewals, and escalations
• Provide project management leadership and governance for application and data initiatives, partnering with the Project Management Office and business leaders on change management and successful delivery
• Partner with business units to develop, recommend, manage, and track annual operating, capital, and multi-year budgets for the acquisition, support, and ongoing sustainment of applications and data platforms
• Monitor changes in business objectives and industry and technology trends, and align application architecture, priorities, risks, and progress to support workforce and resident needs
• Develop short- and long-term technology strategies that promote stewardship of resources and ensure high availability, reliability, continuous improvement, and exceptional service to customers
• Manage the performance management process (recruitment, selection, orientation, supervision, evaluation, and termination) that achieves desired outcomes and encourages individual development. Ensure a performance management process is in place for direct reports. Create and maintain a work environment for employees that is conducive to high productivity and morale. Establish and maintain effective communication systems with employees. Provide ongoing employee educational and development opportunities which meet regulatory requirements and opportunities for growth.

Skills

Leadership

ERP/CRM leadership

SDLC

Data governance

Data integration

Vendor management

Budget planning

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Presbyterian Homes & Services in Roseville, Minnesota, is seeking a full-time Director of IT Applications, Development & Data to lead the organization’s business applications, data environment, and governance. The role directs architecture, development, integration, security, and vendor partnerships while aligning technology with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.

This in-person role reports to the VP of Information Technology and requires senior leadership across ERP/CRM