VP of Applications: Strategy, Carve-Outs & ERP Modernization

CBIZ; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

CBIZ Benefits and Insurance is separating from CBIZ and building its own technology organization. The VP of Applications will own the application landscape: the platforms that run our Benefits and Insurance businesses, the custom and homegrown systems around them, and the new ERP.

You will help decide which applications we keep, replace, or retire, lead the move off CBIZ-provided systems, and build a nimble team focused on delivering business value.

Qualifications

• Ten years of leadership experience in software development or technology leadership.
• Experience separating and integrating applications in a carve-out or TSA-based environment.
• Track record implementing ERP systems (Dynamics or NetSuite) and managing homegrown platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own application portfolio strategy, modernization, and build vs. buy decisions.
• Lead the carve-out, data segregation, TSA-based readiness, and vendor contract transitions.
• Select and implement ERP (Dynamics or NetSuite) in collaboration with CFO and business partners.
• Prioritize demand through a formal technology intake process with clear business cases.
• Build and retain a nimble, product-minded team delivering business value.
• Guide integrations across applications and manage platform ownership incl. Salesforce and related SaaS.

Skills

Application strategy

Carve-out execution

ERP selection

Technology intake

Team building

Systems integration

Platform ownership

Custom development

Delivery model management

AI enablement

Financial governance

Security/compliance

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field

Tools

Salesforce (CRM)

Service Cloud

ERP systems (Dynamics/NetSuite)

ETL tools

SQL environments

Job description

CBIZ Benefits and Insurance is separating from CBIZ and building its own technology organization. The VP of Applications will own the application landscape: the platforms that run our Benefits and Insurance businesses, the custom and homegrown systems around them, and the new ERP.

You will help decide which applications we keep, replace, or retire, lead the move off CBIZ-provided systems, and build a nimble team focused on delivering business value.