Wabash National Corp

Sr. Director Enterprise Applications

Wabash National Corp$150K — $180K *
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 15+ years leading enterprise application strategy and development in complex settings
  • Experience managing IT teams and organizational change projects
  • Strong project management and leadership capabilities
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Creative problem-solving and strategic thinking skills

Responsibilities

  • Define and deliver the vision and architecture for Wabash's enterprise application portfolio
  • Develop architectural blueprints and business cases to address challenges and opportunities
  • Oversee the planning, configuration, and continuous improvement of core platforms like SAP and Salesforce
  • Lead Process Enablement team in translating business needs into technology solutions
  • Collaborate with data teams to synchronize technology upgrades with data capabilities
  • Engage with business leaders to align technology investments with business priorities
  • Manage vendor relations, including contract negotiation and budget oversight

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence enterprise technology direction at senior leadership level
  • Work with a talented team in a strategic role at the intersection of technology and business
  • Cutting-edge enterprise platform architecture and roadmap responsibilities
  • Engagement with diverse technologies and developing innovative solutions
  • Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement within the workplace
Full Job Description
About the Role:

The Sr. Director, Enterprise Applications is a strategic technology leader who shapes and supports how Wabash harnesses its enterprise platforms to drive business performance, operational efficiency, and long-term growth. This role sits at the intersection of technology and business transformation, owning the architecture, roadmap, and evolution of Wabash's core application ecosystem, including SAP, Salesforce, and the broader enterprise portfolio.

In this role you'll lead a talented team spanning application administration and development, process enablement, and master data management, and serve as a key voice in enterprise technology decisions at the senior leadership level. The ideal candidate brings deep enterprise application expertise paired with the strategic mindset and communication skills to influence at every level, from engineering teams to the executive suite.

YourResponsibilities:

  • Define and deliver the vision, architecture, and roadmap for Wabash's enterprise application portfolio, including platform simplification, risk analysis, architectural gap assessment, and alignment with industry and technology trends
  • Develop architectural design blueprints and business cases that document challenges, solution approaches, benefits, costs, and risks
  • Own the planning, configuration, design, and continuous improvement of core enterprise platforms including SAP, AS400, Salesforce, Concur, and ADP
  • Lead the Process Enablement team in translating business requirements into enterprise platform capabilities, including Master Data Management (MDM) governance, business process design, and enterprise data standards
  • Collaborate with the Enterprise Data team to align technology roadmaps, ensuring application upgrades are synchronized with data platform capabilities. Translate complex business logic from enterprise applications into the data lake to establish a unified, consistent, and governed single source of truth that supports enterprise-wide analytics and reporting.
  • Partner closely with business leaders to understand requirements, analyze potential services, and align technology investments with business priorities. Communicate initiative status, roadmap progress, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership through the IT Strategy & Operations Council and other governance forums.
  • Lead and participate in IT governance groups associated with enterprise application services. Work closely with other IT teams to develop procedures, standards, operational controls, and communication paths that support reliable technology operations across infrastructure and applications.
  • Manage vendor relationships including contract negotiation and compliance. Oversee programs, services, and budgets for the Enterprise Applications and Process Enablement teams, identifying opportunities to reduce cost burden while preserving critical business functionality.


Let's Talk About Your Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • At least 15 years of progressive experience leading enterprise application strategy, delivery, development, and support across complex business environments Strong knowledge of IT and digital trends and technologies
  • Experience leading and managing IT and digital teams as well as large scale organizational change management
  • Strong project management and leadership skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities
  • Supports technologies such as: SAP ERP, Salesforce.com, Concur, AS400, ADP; including implementation
  • Fully knowledgeable of the systems development life cycle, structured analysis, design and programming techniques, programming languages, file access methods, web-based tools / solutions, system utilities and development tools, application software packages and PC-based packages used in development or support of production systems
  • Expertise in managing large-scale, complex ERP projects


Leadership Attributes:

At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:
  • Embrace Diversity and Inclusion - Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
  • Seek to Listen - Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
  • Always Learn - Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
  • Be Authentic - Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
  • Win Together - Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash


Join us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash!

About Wabash National Corp

Wabash National Corporation is an American company that specializes in the design and production of semi-trailers, truck bodies, and liquid transportation systems. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana. Wabash National Corporation operates in three segments: Commercial Trailer Products, Diversified Products, and Retail. The Commercial Trailer Products segment involves the design, manufacture, and sale of new trailers to the retail market. The Diversified Products segment involves the design, manufacture, and sale of truck bodies, truck-mounted tanks, and intermodal equipment. The Retail segment involves the sale of new and used trailers, as well as the sale of aftermarket parts and services. The company's products are used in a variety of industries, including transportation, construction, and agriculture.
Learn more about Wabash National Corp
Size
6,200 employees
Market Cap
$1.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$97.4 million
Founded
1985
5 Year Trend
-0.5%
Revenue
$1.4 billion
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