Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; Master's preferred.
10+ years of IT experience, with 4-6 years in leadership roles.
Experience in manufacturing or industrial sectors is preferred.
Proficiency with ERP platforms like SAP S/4HANA/ECC and Oracle EBS.
Strong project management, SDLC, and DevOps skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Customer-focused with a commitment to operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Applications team, focusing on priorities and performance.
Create application roadmaps and technology strategies aligned with business goals.
Manage the division's application portfolio, including ERP and business systems.
Build partnerships with divisional operations, enterprise IT, and vendors.
Oversee application implementations and business process improvements.
Support SOX compliance, audits, and incident management.
Conduct root cause analysis for operational issues.
Benefits
401K Match with a 2-year vesting period.
Bonus potential based on performance.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
Paid time off and holidays.
Flexible work schedules available.
Tuition assistance for continued education.
Access to wellness and fitness resources.
Opportunities for training and development.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Dynamic company culture and supportive team environment.
Full Job Description
The Director, Business Applications, will provide strategic leadership for the division's business applications, ensuring technology solutions align with business goals and operational needs. This role will lead the Applications team, oversee business systems and ERP platforms, manage technology partners, and drive application improvements and process efficiencies in partnership with divisional operations and enterprise IT.
We Offer You!
Competitive Salary
401K Match w/ 2-year vesting period
Bonus Potential
Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Various Work Schedules
Tuition Assistance
Wellness/Fitness Resources
Training/Development
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!
What's attractive about the Director, Business Applications position?
This is an opportunity to provide strategic leadership for business applications across the QHS Division. You will lead the Applications team, oversee the division's application portfolio, develop technology strategies, and partner with divisional operations and enterprise IT to support business objectives and continuous improvement.
What Success Looks Like:
Lead and develop the Applications team, including priorities, performance, coaching, and development.
Develop application roadmaps and technology strategies aligned with business goals.
Manage the division's application portfolio, including ERP and business systems.
Build strong partnerships with divisional operations, enterprise IT, vendors, and consultants.
Lead application implementations and business process improvement initiatives.
Support SOX compliance, audits, incident management, and root cause analysis.
What You Bring:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
10+ years of IT experience, including 4-6 years leading applications teams.
Manufacturing or industrial industry experience preferred.
Experience with ERP platforms, including SAP S/4HANA/ECC and Oracle EBS.
Strong project management, SDLC, and DevOps experience.
Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Strategic planning abilities combined with hands-on technical expertise.
Customer-focused approach with a commitment to operational excellence.
Ability to travel up to 25% as needed.
The salary range for this position is $165K-$200K with the potential to earn an annual bonus.
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About Quanex Building Products
Quanex Building Products Corporation is a manufacturer of components sold to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the building products industry. The company is based in Houston, Texas and has locations in North America, Europe and Asia. Quanex Building Products Corporation was founded in 1927 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol NX.
