Director of Enterprise Applications

The Opportunity:
The Director of Enterprise Applications is responsible for the execution of the strategic vision, management, and continuous improvement of the organization’s enterprise software platforms. This role ensures that all enterprise applications, such as Information System (IS), CRM, HRIS, finance, and other mission-critical systems, are aligned with business objectives, integrated effectively across functions\units and delivering maximum value. The Director will lead a team of application managers, analysts, developers, and support staff to ensure reliability, scalability, and innovation in the application portfolio.
 

Day to day responsibilities: 

• Leadership
  • At the direction of the CIO, execute the enterprise applications strategy in alignment with overall IT and organizational objectives.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to identify technology solutions that support growth, efficiency, and innovation.
  • Drive enterprise application modernization, integration, and cloud migration initiatives as needed.
  • Evaluate new enterprise platforms and emerging technologies to inform investment decisions.
  • Manage application budgets, licensing, and resource allocations to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Application Management
  • Oversee the implementation, support, and maintenance of enterprise applications.
  • Ensure seamless integration between systems and data consistency across platforms.
  • Lead application lifecycle management, including upgrades, patches, and migrations.
  • Define and track application performance metrics, system availability, and user adoption rates.
  • Report on ROI and value delivered by enterprise applications to senior leadership.
  • Oversee training and support resources for end users.
• Collaboration
  • Build and mentor a high-performing team of application administrators, developers, and analysts.
  • Foster strong collaboration with the Director of IT Infrastructure to ensure applications perform optimally within the technical environment.
  • Coordinate with information security teams to embed security best practices into all application delivery.
• Governance & Compliance
  • Define and optimize data models, ensuring data integrity, consistency, and availability across the enterprise.
  • Establish application governance processes, standards, and documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX) and industry best practices.
  • Maintain strong change management processes to minimize business disruption.
• Vendor Management
  • Manage relationships with enterprise software vendors and service providers.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
  • Champion business process improvements through technology enablement.
  • Measure application performance through KPIs and implement optimizations where necessary.

• • UNITY ENVIRONMENTAL UNIVERSITY INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBLITIES:

  • Demonstrates commitment to Unity Environmental University’s core values and serves as a role model for the Institution’s standards of conduct.
  • Contributes to the Institution’s commitment to sustainability and contributes to the Institution’s commitment to support a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment.
  • Follows safety and infection control policies while assisting with their enforcement.
  • Assumes responsibility to maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and skills with regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, and applicable laws. In addition to actively participating in Unity Environmental University Professional Development days and Unity Environmental University required annual trainings.
  • Demonstrates a high degree of commitment to customer service and student success.

To be successful in this position you must be able to execute each of the position specific responsibilities while meeting the position expectations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in enterprise application administration management, with at least 1–3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record managing ERP, CRM, and other core enterprise systems.
• Experience with cloud-based SaaS application platforms and integrations.
• Experience with Salesforce Ecosystem a plus.
• Excellent understanding of application architecture and integration methodologies.
• Familiarity with project management frameworks (Agile, Waterfall).

Location: Pineland Farms, New Gloucester, Maine
Just a half hour from Portland, Unity Environmental University Headquarters, Unity Environmental University Enterprise Education, Unity at Pineland, and the School of Environmental Business & Sustainable Ventures are based at the Pineland Farms campus. The facilities are within easy access to one of the fastest-growing cities for startups in the country.
 

Work Schedule:
Work hours are specific to the requirements of this position and can include days, evenings, weekends. Working extended hours may be required as needed and Unity Environmental University employees must be flexible and cooperative in fulfilling their responsibilities while meeting the institution’s needs.

Although at Unity Environmental University Enterprise employees are generally scheduled to work at their base location, there are times when travel is necessary and employees are required from time to time to attend events, meetings or work temporary assignment at any Unity Environmental University location.
 

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, it is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The use of either hand for repetitive movements such as grasping, grasping, and turning, and fine manipulation is required as is the ability to use the telephone for internal and external communications.
 

Company Perks:
Unity Environmental University offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package for its faculty and staff. Benefits for eligible employees include:

• Paid holidays off
• 4 weeks of PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-term disability
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan with up to 8% match
• Relocation Assistance