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Position : Director, Enterprise Applications

Location : Houston, TX

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking a Director, Enterprise Applications to join our team! The Director Enterprise Applications is a pivotal role that focuses on overseeing the selection, implementation, and maintenance of various enterprise software applications that support business processes and operations. Reporting to the CIO, the Director, Enterprise Applications ensures that the applications running within the organization are efficient, properly integrated, and aligned with the overall business strategy.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Strategic Planning and Management: Developing and executing the strategic roadmap for enterprise applications to ensure alignment with the organization's goals and objectives. This involves collaborating with senior management to understand business needs and translating them into technical requirements.

• ​Vendor Management: Selecting and managing relationships with software vendors to ensure that the enterprise applications meet performance expectations and contractual obligations. This includes negotiating contracts, handling escalations, and ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met.

• ​Implementation and Integration: Leading the implementation of enterprise applications, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems. This includes project planning, resource allocation, timeline management, and overseeing the configuration and customization of applications.

• ​Team Leadership: Managing a team of IT professionals, including application developers, systems analysts, and support staff. This involves hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating team members to maintain a high-performing team.

• ​Budget Management: Developing and managing the budget for enterprise applications, ensuring cost-effectiveness and ROI. This includes identifying cost-saving opportunities and managing expenses related to software licensing, maintenance, and support.

• ​Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Monitoring the performance and usage of enterprise applications to ensure they meet business needs. This includes developing and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), generating regular reports, and making recommendations for improvements.

• ​Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks associated with enterprise applications, including security vulnerabilities, compliance issues, and system failures. This involves implementing robust security measures and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.

• ​User Support and Training: Providing ongoing support and training to end-users to ensure they are effectively utilizing enterprise applications. This includes developing training materials, conducting workshops, and addressing user concerns and feedback.

Required Skills:

• Technical Proficiency: In-depth understanding of enterprise software applications, including ERP, CRM, HRMS, and other business-critical systems. Proficiency in software implementation, integration, and support.

• ​Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and management abilities to lead a team of IT professionals. This includes delegating tasks, providing guidance, and fostering a collaborative work environment.

• ​Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and align enterprise application initiatives with the organization's long-term goals. This involves planning and executing complex projects with a focus on achieving business objectives.

• ​Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess business needs, identify technical solutions, and address issues related to enterprise applications.

• ​Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders, present findings, and provide clear instructions to team members and end-users.

• ​Vendor Management: Experience in managing vendor relationships, including contract negotiation, performance evaluation, and issue resolution.

• ​Budget Management: Proficiency in budgeting and financial management to develop and manage the enterprise applications budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and value for money.

• ​Project Management: Strong project management skills to oversee the implementation and integration of enterprise applications within established timelines and budgets.

• ​Risk Management: Understanding of risk management practices to identify and mitigate risks associated with enterprise applications, including security, compliance, and system performance.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT or a related field, or relevant work experience.

• 7+ years experience in IT, consulting, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a leadership or strategic support role

• Proven experience in data visualization and ERP integrations

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information.

• Excellent project management skills with a track record of leading cross-functional initiatives.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior executives and external stakeholders.

• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and adaptable approach.

• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders across the organization.

Technical Requirements:

• ERP experience, Deltek Vantagepoint preferred

• Advanced MS Office skills including Excel and PowerPoint

• SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx experience to analyze large datasets

• One Stream experience a plus

Benefits:

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Who We Are:

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values:

Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.

Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are at the core of our purpose & values:

We are committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities where we live and work. We believe in our heart-led approach and place a strong focus on conducting our business in an ethical, compassionate, and respectful way. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program, we seek to hire, develop, and promote a talented and diverse team of professionals nationwide. We believe in leveraging the power of our different backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and capabilities to create value for our company and our communities. Our values of Life, Heart, Mastery and Trust are the principles by which we operate, the character of our people, and the culture of our organization. We’re Stronger Together.

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf