Enterprise Applications Manager

SUMMARY:

The Enterprise Applications Manager leads the strategic direction and lifecycle management of enterprise applications, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and technology roadmaps. This role drives business value through solution design, security compliance, and integration strategies while managing vendor relationships and overseeing major application initiatives. As a senior leader, the manager fosters a high-performing team, champions change management, and influences company-wide decisions to deliver scalable, innovative solutions that support long-term growth. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Math or related field, or equivalent relevant experience  
• Eight (8) years related experience of which three (3) years are managing enterprise application strategy, implementation, and lifecycle management 
• Requirements gathering and documentation
• Translating business needs into technical solutions
• Direct people management experience, including:
• Performance reviews
  • Hiring and team development
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams (e.g., Business Analysts, Application support, analytics)
• Demonstrated success in:
  • Selecting and implementing enterprise applications
  • Managing application portfolios across the full lifecycle
  • Driving large-scale system rollouts (e.g., ERP, HRIS like Workday, or similar)
  • Proven leadership in managing teams and cross-functional projects (Business Analysts and Systems Administrators
• Construction industry experience preferred  
• Strong knowledge of security, compliance, and integration requirements 
• Experience with vendor and partner management 
• Expertise in project and change management methodologies 

• TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Defines and drives the strategic direction for enterprise applications, ensuring alignment with DAVIS Construction’s business objectives and long-term technology roadmap 
• Continuously assesses and optimizes enterprise information systems by understanding evolving business needs, industry trends, and available technologies 
• Oversees the full lifecycle of enterprise applications including selection, implementation, maintenance, and retirement, ensuring solutions are scalable, integrated, and business-aligned 
• Manages and mentors the development of staff; leads performance reviews and participates in staffing decisions 
• Leads efforts to gather, validate, and prioritize solution requirements based on stakeholder input, business priorities, and technical feasibility, with a focus on delivering measurable value 
• Ensures all enterprise applications and integrations meet internal security policies and regulatory compliance requirements, proactively addressing risks in solution design and delivery 
• Leads cross-functional application initiatives using sound project management practices, and executes change management strategies to support successful adoption 
• Oversees strategic vendor relationships, contracts, and delivery performance for enterprise solutions, ensuring alignment with DAVIS’s operational goals and support needs 
• Coaches and develops a high-performing team responsible for the implementation and support of enterprise applications, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement 

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE:  

• Autonomy + Accountability 
• Decisions are made by oneself with limited guidance from managers that affect immediate role and others 
• Provides guidance and direction to managers and professional staff   
• Business Impact 
• Impacts own team, adjacent teams, and teams company-wide 
• Decisions are made without oversight and affect the success of the department / revenue group  
• Influences others internally and externally, including senior leaders 
• Drives major project / department business development initiatives 
• Talent Development 
• Leads through managers  
• May manage multiple related teams 
• Sets organizational priorities and allocates resources 
• Is accountable for the performa