VP - IT Enterprise Applications

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Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

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Why work for Dawn Foods?

 

PEOPLE.    PRODUCTS.   CUSTOMERS.

 

Why should you apply? We invest in you!

• Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
• Competitive Pay
• 401(K) + company match
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Professional training
• Family-owned business over 100 years in service
• An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce

 

Job Purpose and Overview

The Vice President of Enterprise Applications will lead the strategy, development, and management of enterprise applications, with a primary focus on the SAP ecosystem. This role is responsible for implementing, integrating, and optimizing applications to support business operations, enhance efficiency, and drive digital transformation.

 

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing large-scale enterprise application projects, with expertise in SAP S/4 HANA and a strong understanding of SAP technologies and best practices.

This role includes designing and executing the organization’s ERP strategy, leading implementation efforts, and improving ERP solutions to ensure data integrity, operational efficiency, and business results. The VP will work closely with cross-functional teams to align applications with business needs, manage vendor relationships, and oversee support teams to maintain a secure and responsive application portfolio.

 

As a member of the IT Leadership Team, this role is critical in aligning technology solutions with company goals, leading digital transformation, and staying ahead of ERP trends like cloud technology, platform-as-a-service, and AI. The VP will also focus on cost management, initiative prioritization, and delivering measurable value.

 

This position is essential to advancing operational efficiency, supporting strategic goals, and maintaining a competitive edge through innovative technology solutions.

 

Work Environment: This is a remote position requiring residency in the Eastern or Central time zones, with up to 25% travel. Candidates located near Jackson, MI, are highly preferred for ease of occasional on-site collaboration.

 

What will you do as a Vice President of Enterprise Applications at Dawn Foods? 

• Develop and execute the strategic vision for enterprise applications, with a primary focus on SAP enterprise solutions.