Director of Business Applications

Dometic

$100K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Information Systems.
  • 10 years of experience in IT, with 5 in a managerial role.
  • 5 years leading software-enabled process improvement initiatives.
  • Strong grasp of D-365 operations and finance modules.
  • Proficient in system integration planning and contract management.

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex process improvement projects across multiple departments.
  • Collaborate with Business Leaders to establish key performance metrics.
  • Oversee the D-365 Team and Application Management Team on a daily basis.
  • Utilize process improvement methodologies aligned with business goals.
  • Create project work plans and allocate resources effectively.
  • Direct project personnel to ensure timely progress within budget.
  • Conduct reviews with business groups to ensure application efficiency.

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee discounts on products
Full Job Description
About the position

As a Director of Business Applications in the IT team, you will play a pivotal role in driving technology-enabled transformation across the organization. In this position, you serve as the strategic bridge between IT and the business, leading the development, optimization, and performance of core enterprise applications-most notably D-365. You guide cross-functional teams, shape process improvements, and ensure that systems, data, and workflows align with Dometic's operational goals and growth ambitions. Ultimately, this role exists to elevate business efficiency, strengthen digital capabilities, and empower teams with the tools and insights they need to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Your main responsibilities

  • Manage execution of complex process improvement initiatives affecting multiple functional areas.
  • Work with Business Leaders to set Key Metrics and demonstrate improvement to the senior leadership team.
  • Day to Day management of D-365 Team and Application Management Team
  • Utilize various process improvement tools and methodologies to define activities and detailed tasks that are aligned with business objectives.
  • Determine time frame, funding limitation, procedures, documentation and processes for accomplishing these projects including staffing requirements and allotment of available resources to various project phases.
  • Create and establish work plans and staffing for each phase of projects and arrange for recruitment or assignment of project personnel from IT and Business functional groups.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget.
  • Work closely with outside consultants and programming providers to provide technical support and to resolve problems and issues.
  • Conduct periodic project review sessions with functional business groups and process owners to ensure enterprise applications are used as designed and operating efficiently.
  • Prepare status reports for Senior Management team and department heads.
  • Participate in Strategic planning of business mission/objectives.
  • Collaborate with business partners to define how best to configure EBS to ensure business objectives are met
  • Work within budgetary constraints to manage timelines and resources.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced, and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous - which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
  • 401 (k) with company match
  • PTO
  • Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
  • Paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Tuition assistance
  • Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
  • Employee discounts on our incredible products
  • Opportunities to make an impact


A suitable background would be a solid experience within Dynamic 365 and Cross-Functional leadership - as well as the following qualifications and experiences:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or Information Systems.
  • Experience: Ten (10) years of experience, with a minimum of five (5) years of managerial experience and five (5) years previous experience leading software enabled process improvement projects.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of leading business practices and software enabled re-engineering.
  • Experienced with D-365 operations modules, such as order management, procurement, inventory, bills of materials, MRP, and WIP.
  • Experienced with D-365 finance/accounting modules, such as general ledger, accounts receivables, accounts payable, cost management, incentive compensation, cash management and fixed assets.
  • Experienced with D-365 supply chain planning, master production schedule and Forecasting.
  • Knowledge of finance, manufacturing, planning and logistics processes.
  • Experienced with system integration planning and implementation.
  • Experienced with contract negotiations and management.
  • Experienced with Strategic IT and business planning.
  • English language skills: Able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
  • Math skills: Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Ability to create/development/maintain algorithms and mathematical models.
  • Physical Demands: General office environment.
  • Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office suite


To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

  • A blend of Operations Management, Information Management, ERP Applications, Project Management and Business Analysis skills.
  • Detail oriented manager with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Capable of assisting with Budget development and management.
  • A team player with excellent communication and analytical skills, and an ability to work closely with users, management, consultants, and service providers.


Dometic operates with a hybrid policy. We see the social aspect of being in the office, meeting colleagues, having short coffee break interactions or a quick face to face meeting as key to success as we become more productive and fast paced in terms of problem solving, learning, cross functional collaboration and not the least in a way to have fun at work!

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

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