Senior Director of Business Applications

Overview:

We are designing the grid of the future!

The Sr. Director of Business Applications will play a pivotal role in shaping EPE’s technology landscape and enabling the company’s growth ambitions. This strategic leader will own and drive the implementation of Unit4 ERP, modernizing finance, accounting, billing, and project management processes, while building a scalable enterprise architecture to support ongoing business transformation. Reporting directly to the CIO, this role will partner with senior leadership to align technology initiatives with business priorities—while building and leading a global team of product owners and PMO professionals to ensure successful delivery and continuous improvement.

We seek a high-energy, execution-focused leader with proven experience in ERP implementation, PMO leadership, and global team development—someone who thrives in high-growth environments and combines technical expertise with strong business acumen.

Responsibilities:

How you can make an impact:

ERP Leadership

- Own the end-to-end implementation of Unit4 ERP, ensuring seamless deployment across finance, accounting, billing, and project management functions.

- Drive business process optimization and change management to maximize ERP value.

- Establish governance and reporting frameworks for ERP success metrics.

PMO Ownership & Delivery Excellence

- Build and lead a Project Management Office (PMO) to standardize delivery practices, manage risk, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

- Define and enforce project governance, prioritization, and resource allocation.

Business Application Strategy

- Develop and execute a roadmap for enterprise applications that support scalability and innovation.

- Grow and manage onshore and offshore teams, including hiring and mentoring product owners and technical specialists.

- Oversee vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to ensure cost-effective, high-quality delivery

Enterprise Architecture Thought Leadership

- Shape and maintain a modern enterprise architecture aligned with business goals.

- Advise senior leadership on emerging technologies and integration strategies, including AI and advanced analytics.

Technology Governance & Roadmap Execution

- Define the future vision for help desk functionality

- Identify and plan future system needs

Cross-functional Collaboration

- Partner with leadership to align technology, business intelligence, and other IT organizations and business leadership team

- Support operational priorities with integrated technology solution

Leadership & Development

- Manage and coach team both onshore and offshore

- Foster a high-performance IT culture and ensure excellence in implementation and operations

Qualifications:

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

Education & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

- 15+ years of experience leading IT business applications in high-growth, mid-sized companies

- Expert in ERP delivery—full lifecycle leadership across business case development, vendor selection, cutover, deployment, and hyper care

- Proven track record of high-quality, on-time, on-budget solutions

Technical & Business Skills

- Deep expertise in ERP systems (Unit 4 preferred), IT governance, data strategy, and integration

- Ability to quickly learn business operations and proactively drive improvements across multiple functions

- Experience supporting a remote workforce and integrating acquisitions on both application and infrastructure domains

Leadership & Soft Skills

- Inclusive, high-energy, results-driven leadership style

- Exceptional relationship-building skills with peers and stakeholders

- Excellent communication (verbal and written)

- Ability to navigate competing priorities and manage complex projects

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

How we support you:

- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision beginning day 1

- Generous PTO and paid holidays

- MyShare Employee Ownership Program

- Work with industry leaders

- 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

Location: This position will be located in Austin, Texas

Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster

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