Associate Director Of Enterprise Applications

*Associate Director of Enterprise applications*
*Permanent role*
*Hybrid-* Albany, NY


*Top Skills & Competencies*

* Proven leadership with the ability to unite stakeholders around common goals.
* Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities without becoming overwhelmed.
* Demonstrated commitment to professional development and mentoring of team members.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
* Vendor management experience, including contract review and relationship oversight.
* Strategic thinker with an enterprise-level mindset beyond day-to-day project execution.
* Experience with grants, projects, HRMS, and financial-related Oracle EBS modules.
*Position Overview*
The Associate
Director of Enterprise Applications leads a high-performing team responsible
for managing and evolving critical enterprise systems, including Oracle, ECC,
and data warehouse solutions. This role is highly strategic, combining
leadership, stakeholder engagement, and vendor management to ensure enterprise
applications align with organizational goals and support long-term business
objectives.
Reporting to the
Director of Enterprise Application Services, the Associate Director plays a key
role in driving innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
across enterprise business applications. The ideal candidate brings strong people
leadership, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and an enterprise-wide
perspective rather than deep technical specialization.


*Key Responsibilities*

* Lead and develop a small, highly collaborative team responsible for enterprise business applications and operational support models.
* Design, plan, select, implement, enhance, and support enterprise systems governed by RFSUNY, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy.
* Drive strategic planning beyond individual projects, translating business strategy and objectives into scalable technology capabilities.
* Foster strong relationships with business stakeholders across multiple functional areas, bringing diverse groups together to achieve shared outcomes.
* Serve as a key liaison between technical teams, business partners, and vendors to ensure effective communication and delivery.
* Oversee vendor relationships, including contract review, performance monitoring, and negotiation support.
* Ensure enterprise application initiatives support continuous improvement in core business processes and productivity.
* Support the development of processes, skills, and operational practices to enhance service delivery and team effectiveness.
* Provide clear, confident communication and presentations tailored to a wide range of stakeholder audiences.
*Additional Skills & Qualifications*

* Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills.
* Broad enterprise application knowledge; deep technical expertise is not required.
* Customer-focused, service-oriented approach with a collaborative communication style.
* Ability to navigate complex organizational environments with diplomacy and influence.
* Comfortable working in a balanced, cooperative culture; values teamwork over conflict-driven or "alpha" leadership styles.
*Important Technical Skills/Experience*
*Enterprise Applications & Platforms*

* Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) or Related - Financials, HRMS, Grants, Projects
* Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
* Enterprise Application Suites (Oracle, ECC, related platforms)
*Enterprise Architecture & Strategy*

* Enterprise Application Roadmap Development
* Application Portfolio Management
* Business Capability Alignment
* Systems Modernization & Application Rationalization
*Data & Analytics*

* Enterprise Data Warehousing Concepts
* Reporting & Business Intelligence Oversight
* Data Governance & Integration Strategy
*Vendor & Service Management*

* Vendor Selection, Contract Review, and Performance Management
* Managed Services Oversight
* SLA Governance and Service Delivery Models
*Governance, Risk & Operations*

* Enterprise Application Governance
* Change & Release Management Oversight
* Operational Support Models (ITILaligned)
* Regulatory & Compliance Awareness (Higher Education / Public Sector)
*Project & Delivery Leadership*

* Enterprise Program & Portfolio Oversight
* CrossFunctional Dependency Management
* Financial and Resource Planning for Enterprise Systems
*Methodologies*

* Agile / Hybrid Delivery Models
* SDLC Governance (Oversight Level)
* Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
*Job Type & Location*
This is a Permanent position based out of Albany, NY.
*Pay and Benefits*The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $160000.00/yr.
Benefits PDF available

PTO, Retirement Package, Health, dental, Vision
*Workplace Type*This is a hybrid position in Albany,NY.
*Application Deadline*This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

About TEKsystems


We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services


We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

*San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:* Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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