IT Director Epicor ERP systems

Are you ready to lead a massive transformation?

We're looking for an innovative IT Director to join our team in Irvine, CA, and spearhead a transformational, company-wide upgrade of our Epicor ERP systems. This isn't just about managing systems—it's about leading the strategic evolution of our business through technology. If you thrive on driving innovation, delivering measurable ROI, and building a world-class IT organization, this is your next career move.

Overview:

• Role: Direct-hire, Full-time employee
• Location: Irvine, CA – hybrid with 4 days onsite, and ability to travel up to 30% as needed to support Epicor operations in Mexico, vendor visits, training events, other business initiatives, etc.
• Compensation: Starting at $180K plus bonus and excellent benefits.

What You'll Drive

This role is the key to our future, focusing on high-impact initiatives that directly connect technology to our corporate growth objectives.

• Lead the strategic development, deployment, and continuous optimization of the Epicor ERP and EDI systems across the entire organization.
• Spearhead business process transformation initiatives, ensuring flawless alignment with corporate goals while fiercely driving efficiency and innovation.
• Manage cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that drastically enhance operational performance and support our company's ambitious growth objectives.

Your Core Impact

Strategic Leadership: Become the Trusted Technology Advisor

• Develop and execute a multi-year strategy for Epicor ERP and EDI systems, aligning them perfectly with corporate growth and innovation objectives.
• Act as the technology visionary and trusted advisor to the executive team, providing essential insights on ERP optimization and emerging trends.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives that demonstrably enhance operational efficiency and deliver measurable ROI.
• Collaborate with key business leaders to identify and prioritize high-leverage opportunities for the ERP system.

ERP & EDI System Oversight: Ensuring Scalability and Reliability

• Direct the planning, design, development, and integration of Epicor ERP systems, ensuring absolute scalability and reliability.
• Lead upgrades, enhancements, and system migrations with minimal business disruption—a smooth transition is key.
• Establish and enforce robust governance processes for ERP system changes, upgrades, and integrations.
• Ensure strict compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies regarding ERP systems and data security.

Team & Project Management: Building a Culture of Excellence

• Manage and mentor a talented team of IT professionals, fostering a dynamic culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee all ERP-related projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Establish clear performance metrics and KPIs to continuously measure and improve the effectiveness of systems and teams.

Process Improvement & Change Management

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of current ERP configurations, processes, and business requirements to identify and implement strategic improvements.

Education, Experience & Abilities:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 12 years of IT leadership experience with excellent people skills, and proven ability to align IT strategy with business goals.
• Stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and driving enterprise-wide ERP initiatives.
• Experience with Agile or other project management methodologies.
• 8 years managing ERP systems in Manufacturing environments, with 5-8 years of Epicor specific experience. Proficiency in Epicor ERP system architecture, configuration, and optimization across Distribution, SCM, G/L, A/P, A/R, and Manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience in EDI protocols, integration and management, system migrations, and cloud-based ERP solutions is highly desirable.

If you are a hands-on, strategic IT leader ready to take ownership of a critical, transformational project and mentor a high-performing team, we encourage you to apply!