PROENERGY

VP Application Support

Houston, TX

Full-time

About This Job

About PROENERGY

PROENERGY is a global and vertically integrated energy transition platform. Focused exclusively on fast-start, dispatchable power, our company supports both energy security and renewable growth with complete turbine services, project development, equipment manufacturing, turnkey generation facilities, operations, and maintenance.

Our Footprint

We are primed for the energy transition with permanent service locations in Missouri, Texas, and Argentina. Our world-class Missouri headquarters is purpose-built to meet dispatchable power needs. It sits on 90 acres in Sedalia and features more than 600,000 sq. ft of service capacity under roof, which includes the only independent Level-IV aeroderivative depot and string-test facility in the world. Our Houston, Texas, office is a strategic satellite positioned near our own dispatchable power installations.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today.

Position Summary

PROENERGY is seeking a visionary and results-driven Vice President of Application Support to lead and transform our enterprise application landscape across all divisions: AeroAdvantage, PowerFLX, WattBridge, our Manufacturing division, and Corporate functions. This critical leadership role will define and execute a unified strategy to ensure that our applications drive operational excellence, innovation, and business growth. From supporting advanced aeroderivative turbine services to powering renewable energy transitions, this is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact on a high-growth, industry-leading organization committed to shaping the future of energy.

Position Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

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Define, execute, and champion the enterprise-wide application support strategy aligned with PROENERGY's digital transformation and business objectives.

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Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing global application support organization, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

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Partner closely with Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, PMO, Product Development, Manufacturing Operations, and Corporate teams to ensure cohesive technology enablement.

Application Portfolio Management

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Direct the lifecycle of mission-critical applications including ERP, MES, PLM, CRM, custom manufacturing and operational systems.

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Drive modernization efforts such as cloud migration, mobile enablement, automation, and AI/ML-driven enhancements.

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Oversee application upgrades, integrations, and new technology rollouts, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum business value.

Operational Excellence

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Establish and refine ITIL-based processes for incident, problem, and change management.

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Develop and monitor KPIs, SLAs, and operational metrics to ensure optimal application performance and customer satisfaction.

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Lead root cause analysis and implement proactive support strategies to prevent recurrence of issues.

Stakeholder Engagement

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Act as the primary liaison between IT and all business divisions, translating complex needs into technology solutions that improve business outcomes.

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Collaborate with vendors, consultants, and managed service providers to deliver world-class support services.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

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Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (SOX, ISO, NIST) and uphold cybersecurity best practices across the application ecosystem.

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Manage department budgets, optimize resource allocation, and oversee vendor contracts and software licensing agreements.

Strategic Initiatives

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Spearhead the evolution of legacy ERP environments toward modern, cloud-first applications.

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Guide intellectual property development and contribute to strategic technology evaluations and investment planning.

Required Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related technical field.

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20+ years of progressive experience in Information Technology, with 10+ years in senior leadership roles.

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Deep expertise managing large-scale enterprise application environments in industrial sectors such as Energy, Manufacturing, or Oil & Gas.

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Proven experience leading high-performance, geographically distributed teams (5+ employees, 10+ contractors).

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Mastery of ITIL frameworks and operational excellence standards; familiarity with service management platforms such as SolarWinds.

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Demonstrated success in vendor and contract negotiation, software licensing management, and vendor governance.

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Strong project and program management skills; able to balance simultaneous large-scale initiatives.

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Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills, capable of inspiring teams and influencing executive stakeholders.

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US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.

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Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check

Desired Qualifications

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Master’s degree (MBA or related) preferred.

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Experience in a high-growth, private equity-backed or entrepreneurial environment.

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Hands-on leadership in cloud application ecosystems (AWS, Azure) and SaaS platforms.

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Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies such as IIoT, Smart Factory solutions, and digital twins.

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Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or similar process improvement and project management certifications.

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.

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