Vice President, Business Applications

QTS Realty Trust; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust, a leading data center and colocation provider, is seeking a Vice President of Business Applications to define and lead the strategy, architecture, and execution of the company’s enterprise systems portfolio.

You will own the lifecycle of Development, ERP, CRM, SCM, and HCM platforms, oversee large-scale implementations, ensure data integration and real-time reporting, and build a high-performing team that delivers scalable and secure solutions aligned to business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, business, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in enterprise technology or business systems leadership.
• 7+ years leading enterprise application environments.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience.
• Deep experience with Development, ERP, CRM, SCM, and HCM systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise business applications strategy aligned to company growth.
• Own lifecycle of Development, ERP, CRM, SCM, and HCM platforms.
• Lead large-scale system implementations and modernization initiatives.
• Partner with Enterprise Enablement and Process Excellence to align systems with standardized processes.
• Ensure data integration and real-time reporting capabilities.
• Establish governance frameworks and performance KPIs.
• Build strong executive and cross-functional relationships.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Business Applications team.
• Ensure reliability and continuous improvement of business-critical systems.

Skills

Enterprise applications

Strategic leadership

ERP/CRM/SCM/HCM

Product delivery

DevOps practices

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science/IS/business

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

SCM systems

HCM systems

Job description

Who You Are

You are a strategic technology leader who thrives at the intersection of business operations and enterprise systems. You bring a product-oriented mindset to business applications, balancing long-term platform strategy with hands-on execution. You understand that enterprise applications are not just systems—they are critical enablers of standardized processes, scalable growth, and data-driven decision-making. You excel at simplifying complexity, modernizing fragmented landscapes, and building high-performing teams that deliver measurable business outcomes.

The Impact You Will Have

As the Vice President, Business Applications, you will define and lead the strategy, architecture, and execution of QTS’s enterprise business systems portfolio. This includes Development & Construction, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Human Capital Management (HCM) and other core platforms that power the company’s operations and customer experience. You will unify systems and processes across the enterprise, ensuring applications are scalable, secure, and aligned to business priorities. Sitting at the center of technology delivery, you will partner closely with Enterprise Enablement, Process Excellence, Data & Integration, and business leaders to enable standardized processes, real-time insights, and operational efficiency.

What You Will Do

Define and execute the enterprise business applications strategy aligned to company growth. Own lifecycle of Development, ERP, CRM, SCM, and HCM platforms. Lead large-scale system implementations and modernization initiatives. Partner with Enterprise Enablement and Process Excellence to align systems with standardized processes. Ensure data integration and real-time reporting capabilities. Establish governance frameworks and performance KPIs. Build strong executive and cross-functional relationships. Lead and develop a high-performing Business Applications team. Ensure reliability and continuous improvement of business-critical systems.

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business, or related field
• 15+ years of experience in enterprise technology or business systems leadership
• 7+ years leading enterprise application environments
• 5+ years of people leadership experience
• Deep experience with Development, ERP, CRM, SCM, and HCM systems

The Skills to Get You There

• Experience leading enterprise application organizations
• Strong understanding of integrated business processes
• Experience in global, matrixed environments
• Knowledge of agile, product delivery, and DevOps practices
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills

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