Business Intelligence and Systems Integration Leader

About Canopy Aerospace & Defense

Canopy A&D is built to accelerate the future of advanced materials for space, defense, and maritime systems. Canopy delivers specialized materials and components that carry customers from concept through sustainment. Canopy A&D’s advanced signal attenuation technologies and production-scale manufacturing accelerate the fielding of platforms that are faster, cooler, and quieter. Our adaptive approach ensures solutions evolve at the pace of shifting challenges, keeping our customers ahead of the curve.

Job Summary

The Business Intelligence and Systems Integration Leader is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the implementation, management, optimization, and seamless integration of the organization's enterprise systems, with a primary focus on the ERP, IMS, CRM, and QMS data landscape. This role ensures that all data and system integrations align with business objectives, streamline operations, and enhance overall efficiency and decision-making capabilities. The position will lead cross-functional teams to manage the full systems development life cycle (SDLC) and champion data governance, security, and compliance best practices across all integrated platforms. 

• Strategic Planning and Leadership
• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for the ERP and data integration landscape within the Azure environment, ensuring alignment with the organization's goals and growth initiatives
• Collaborate with executive leadership and department heads to identify business needs and translate them into technical solutions and priorities
• Drive digital transformation and modernization efforts across administrative and operational platforms

• Systems Integration and Management
• Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of core ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, IFF, Microsoft Dynamics 365) and their integrations with other internal and external systems
• Ensure seamless, secure, and compliant data exchange across all systems by managing the design, development, and deployment of data pipelines and integration middleware (e.g., Azure Data Factory, API Management, Mulesoft and/or Boomi)
• Manage the relationship with cloud service providers and other third-party vendors, ensuring contractual compliance and service quality

• Data Operations and Governance
• Establish and enforce data governance policies, ensuring data integrity, security, privacy, and compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CMMC, and ITAR).
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of data infrastructure, including data lakes, data warehouses, and databases within the Azure ecosystem, optimizing for scalability and performance.
• Champion data quality control processes, including data cleansing and validation, to ensure trusted, high-quality data is available for analysis and decision-making.

• Operational Excellence and Problem Solving
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and lead resolution efforts to minimize downtime
• Maximize efficiency and productivity through extensive process analysis and interdepartmental collaboration, recommending solutions for improvement
• Manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets for all integration initiatives, ensuring timely and successful delivery
• Improve workflow efficiencies with software across the platform and within the companies
• Develop dashboard and reporting tools to provide real time KPI access across the portfolio

• Team Leadership and Development
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence
• Support due diligence and data integration for M&A
• Promote a data-driven culture and evaluate emerging technologies to improve business performance
• Partner with Operations, Finance, HR, BD, Engineering and company leadership to translate data into actionable insights

• Education
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Experience
• 10 years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise application management, data management, and systems integration.
• 5 years in a leadership or management role, overseeing technical teams in a large, complex organization.
• Proven experience managing ERP platforms (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, IFF) and their integration.
• Deep technical exposure to the Microsoft Azure cloud platform and its data services (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL Database).
• Extensive project management experience (PMP certification is a plus) and familiarity with Agile/DevOps methodologies.
• Skills
• Exceptional business acumen and the ability to translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence change and build consensus at senior levels.
• Proficiency in data analysis and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong understanding of data security, compliance, and privacy regulations. 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Total compensation will also include a comprehensive set of benefits including but not limited to: Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance. Retirement plan participation (eligibility required), paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Physical Requirements / Work Environments

·         Ability to work in office, lab, and manufacturing environments with occasional exposure to noise, dust, and temperature variations

·         Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs and perform tasks involving standing, walking, bending, and manual assembly

·         Visual acuity required for reading technical drawings and digital media

·         Valid US driver’s license and ability to operate motor vehicles

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Management may modify or assign additional duties as needed.

EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to US Government export regulations, the applicant must be a (i) US Citizen, (ii) lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (aka green card holder), (iii) protected individual as defined by U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or (iv) eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Canopy A&D is an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment with Canopy A&D is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Salary : $120,000 - $180,000