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Director of Business Applications

Promote Project
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/28/2025

At Wrike, our mission is to help people to do the best work of their lives and our technology revolves around this core philosophy. Wrike employees’ comments summarise what it’s like to work with our fast-growing team. Culture, people, fun, and leadership all top the list. A good Wriker is both highly ambitious and humble - able to get along well with and learn from others. We’ve come a long way, and our team and product have grown tremendously since our founding in 2006. We now have the best product, the best team and there’s never been greater demand in the market for a solution like ours! We’re excited at what lies ahead. That’s where you come in!

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Business Applications to lead our Business Applications team and drive the implementation, optimization, and innovation of critical business systems across the organization. This role will focus on aligning technology solutions with business objectives to scale operations, increase efficiency, and enable organizational growth. The Director will manage the full lifecycle of business applications and ensure systems meet security, compliance, and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Strategic Leadership :

Develop and execute the overall strategy for the business applications portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

  • Collaborate with senior leadership and key stakeholders to understand business processes and deliver technology solutions that drive efficiency, innovation, and growth.
  • Identify emerging trends and technologies that can support organizational goals and foster business transformation.
  • Application Management :
  • Oversee the full lifecycle of business applications, including selection, implementation, integration, support, and continuous improvement.

  • Ensure all applications meet security, compliance, and performance standards.
  • Provide technical expertise and architectural guidance for complex projects and initiatives.
  • Team Leadership & Development :
  • Manage, mentor, and develop the Business Applications team, providing leadership, guidance, and professional development opportunities.

  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation within the team.
  • Vendor Management :
  • Manage relationships with vendors and third-party service providers to ensure cost-effective and high-quality solutions.

  • Leverage partners to drive more value to the business from our technology stack.
  • Project Management :
  • Lead the execution of complex application projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

  • Implement best practices in application development, testing, support, and change management to ensure smooth transitions.
  • Continuous Improvement :
  • Drive adoption of best practices in application management and continuously assess the effectiveness of business systems.

  • Proactively monitor system performance and address issues to minimize downtime and optimize efficiency.
  • Qualifications :

  • A passion for scaling business processes through technology and driving business value through innovative solutions.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred.
  • Experience : 10 years of experience in IT or Operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing business applications.
  • Expertise : Strong knowledge of enterprise applications such as Salesforce.com, NetSuite, and other cloud-based SaaS solutions.
  • Experience in project management, with a proven ability to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
  • Solid understanding of data security, governance, and compliance.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Skills : Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
  • The Ideal Candidate :

    The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with a track record of successfully managing and scaling business applications to support organizational processes. They will possess deep technical expertise, a passion for using technology to drive business value, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams toward achieving operational excellence.

    Benefits :

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Flexible work environment.
  • Medical, Dental, and Employer-Paid Vision Insurance.
  • Life Insurance, Employer-Paid ST and LT Disability.
  • 401K with employer match, FSA / HSA Benefits, and Legal Plan.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • 11 Paid Holidays, 1 Floating Holiday, 20 Days of PTO.
  • 16 Hours of Volunteer Paid Time Off.
  • Parental Leave : 18 weeks for birth mothers, 4 weeks for non-birth parents.
  • Location

    San Diego, California, United States

    Salary

    70000 - 105000 a year (US Dollars)

    Job type : Remote job

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