Director Enterprise Applications

Company: Sierra Nevada Corporation
Location: Englewood
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

The Director of Enterprise Applications is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the end-to-end Enterprise Application lifecycle, including design, development, implementation, and sustainment. This position demands a deep understanding of core Enterprise Applications (i.e. ERP, CRM, CLM, PLM, MES, HR, etc) and the related business functions and processes. The Director will lead a team of skilled managers, developers, analysts, and administrators, driving innovation and efficiency through the adoption of best practices and technologies. As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications. Responsibilities: The Director of Enterprise Applications provides strategic leadership for the entire Enterprise Application lifecycle, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and technology roadmaps. This role oversees all phases of application development and support, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment, while partnering with business stakeholders to translate functional needs into scalable technical solutions. The Director is responsible for maintaining compliance with security, regulatory, and governance standards, driving continuous improvement through agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and automation, and managing vendor relationships to evaluate emerging technologies. Additionally, the position requires developing and managing budgets, resource plans, and performance metrics, while leading and mentoring a high-performing team of managers, developers, analysts, and administrators to foster innovation and operational excellence. The director will also play a crucial leadership role in the transition from a project based operating model to a product-centric model across the enterprise. Qualifications You Must Have: Bachelor’s Degree, Information Systems, Business, Computer Science, or related field of study. 14 years of experience in enterprise applications or related position. Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience. Proven track record of leading large-scale application development and support teams. Strong understanding of business processes across Finance & Accounting, HR, Supply Chain, Operations, and Customer Management. Experience in enterprise-wide change initiatives, business process reengineering, and digital transformation leadership. Expertise in modern development frameworks, integration platforms, and cloud technologies. Ability to leverage data-driven insights for application performance and business process optimization. Project Management: Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex projects from inception to completion, including budget management and resource allocation. Certification (i.e. PMP, SAFe) preferred. Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, and performance reviews. Mastery of the ability to drive innovative thinking, lead and inspire your team, instill collaboration, challenge status quo, manage complex situations, delegate authority, and demonstrate ability to adapt to dynamic situations . Strong communication skills, including executive-level reporting, board presentations, and cross-functional collaboration. Ability to navigate change and uncertainty and make and own defensible decisions in ambiguity. Qualifications We Prefer: Master’s degree in a related field. Experience with Workday, SAP, Salesforce, or similar enterprise platforms. Familiarity with ITIL, Agile, and DevOps practices. Familiarity with AI/ML in enterprise apps, RPA (Robotic Process Automation), and low-code/no-code platforms. Demonstrated passion for ideation, intellectual curiosity, and innovation. Experience motivating others to act by creating a shared sense of vision or purpose. Proven long-term and strategic perspective that extends beyond the immediate initiatives; visualizes and articulates a clear direction. Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense (Civilian), NASA/Civil or commercial space and/or US Military, with an understanding of defense, aerospace, intelligence, and adjacent markets. Essential Functions: Ability to work on a computer for extended periods. Frequent communication with team members and stakeholders. Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment. Occasional travel may be required. Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs occasionally. Ability to lead and inspire teams in a highly regulated environment. Ability to manage ambiguity and demonstrate resilience and change agility. Utilize advanced analytical skills to interpret complex data sets, providing actionable insights to support decision-making processes. Foster strong collaboration with other departments, including IT, compliance, and operations, to ensure seamless data flow and usage across the organization. This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs. Estimated Starting Salary Range: $192,613.86 - $264,844.06. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more . IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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