Business Applications Director

Business Applications Director Responsibilities Define and drive the enterprise technology strategy and manage operations across an expansive portfolio of business systems with a focus on operational excellence and business enablement. Act in a critical and influential role in shaping enterprise technology decisions and investments while maintaining responsibility for delivering reliable, secure, and scalable solutions to support business operations and strategic initiatives. Shape technology roadmaps to enhance our applications and ensure the integration of business systems, applications, and platforms. Direct enterprise application development, delivery, and maintenance to ensure high system performance and user satisfaction while assessing existing technology effectiveness and developing strategies for improvement or evolution. Evaluate emerging technologies and strategic partnerships to enable the company’s growth trajectory and harness the power of AI within corporations. Manage relationships with technology vendors to ensure optimal service delivery in line with business needs and spearhead improvements to increase integration across all aspects of portfolio operations and delivery. Advance the portfolio by staying at the forefront of industry trends, introducing innovation, while continuously mitigating risk, managing change, and fostering cross‑team collaboration and shared success. Qualifications 15+ years of experience with enterprise business applications and SDLC Experience working with senior leaders across functional teams (HR, finance, procurement, growth, marketing, legal) to align technology strategies and roadmaps to business goals Experience managing vendors across various locations and geographies Experience defining technical application strategies, including API and integration, cloud migration, and legacy product decommissioning plans Experience working with Corporate Audit and IT delivery teams to define and maintain an effective suite of SOX or ITGC controls, adapting to changes in products, business processes, and technology solutions for proactive management and automated testing Experience developing strategies to improve incident management processes and providing guidance to efficiently resolve technical issues Ability to streamline processes with a focus on increased automation Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) Nice to Have Experience building trust and strong cross‑functional relationships across an organization to achieve common goals Knowledge of Workday, Deltek Costpoint, iValua, Salesforce, and ServiceNow Ability to be assertive and influence across all levels, including influencing others without direct position power Ability to attract and retain top talent and create a culture that empowers strong product owners Ability to think about the big picture while understanding key technical details and nuances Excellent verbal and written communication skills for critical conversations Excellent business acumen and business judgment Excellent organizational, collaborative leadership, and decision‑making skills Compensation Projected annualized compensation range: $162,800.00 to $303,000.00 USD. The salary range is based on location, education, skills, experience, and organizational factors. This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date. Benefits Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for Booz Allen’s benefit programs, which include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits; paid leave; professional development; tuition assistance; work‑life programs; and dependent care. Select offerings may be available for employees not meeting the 20‑hour threshold. Equal Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. #J-18808-Ljbffr