Director, Enterprise Applications

Looking for a position that makes you smile? We’re seeking a Director, Enterprise Applications, to join our growing team. The Director, Enterprise Applications, is responsible for leading the strategy, roadmap, delivery, and ongoing operation of the organization’s enterprise application portfolio.  This position leads a team of managers, analysts, and technical specialists, and will partner with senior business and IT leaders to deliver scalable, secure, and effective application solutions that advance enterprise objectives.   How you’ll make us better:   Drive, operationalize, and advance the strategy and multi-year roadmap for the enterprise application portfolio in alignment with business and technology objectives Establish governance, standards, and operating procedures for application administration, integration, change management, and lifecycle management Partner with executive and senior business leaders to translate organizational priorities into application capabilities and process improvements Oversee delivery of major projects, system implementations, upgrades, and integrations, ensuring scope, quality, schedule, and budget commitments are met Manage relationships with strategic application vendors, including contract negotiation, performance oversight, and issue escalation Oversee the operational health and reliability of business applications, including service levels, incident resolution, and continuous improvement Ensure application compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies, including HIPAA and PCI, in coordination with Security, Compliance, and Privacy functions Manage the operating and capital budget for the enterprise applications function, including forecasting, prioritization, and vendor spend Drive data accuracy, integrity, and security across business applications and supporting integrations This role requires use of approved AI tools to perform assigned tasks more efficiently and effectively     Your special skills:   Strong oral and written communication skills Strong analytical and quantitative skills Strong project and program management skills, including portfolio prioritization Strong vendor management, contract negotiation, and service delivery oversight skills Strong financial management skills, including budget development   Prerequisites for success: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field required Twelve (12) years of progressive IT experience required Six (6) years of experience leading enterprise applications required Four (4) years of supervisory experience required, including experience managing other supervisors Experience working in a multi-unit or multi-site environment required Advanced knowledge of enterprise applications, databases, and integration technologies Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and the broader enterprise application landscape Advanced knowledge of application governance, lifecycle management, and software delivery practices Advanced knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements applicable to business applications, including HIPAA and PCI Advanced knowledge Microsoft applications including Excel and PowerPoint   We saved the best for last. In exchange for the dynamic contribution you’ll bring to our team, we offer: Competitive salary  Medical, dental, vision and life insurance  Short and long-term disability coverage  401(k) plan  3 weeks paid time off in your first year + paid holidays  Discounts on braces and clear aligners for you and your family members    Why Smile Doctors? As the nation’s leading Orthodontic Support Organization, Smile Doctors is shaping the future of orthodontics through strategic partnerships with top local doctors. We provide best-in-class support services so our partner orthodontists can focus on what they do best — driving extraordinary treatment outcomes and providing patients with an unmatched experience.   With hundreds of partnered practices across the nation, our synergistic approach has made us the fastest-growing organization in our industry and produced an ever-expanding need for top talent as we continue our unprecedented trajectory. To us, there’s no such thing as “top of our game.” We’re always climbing higher — together. And as our business grows, there’s plenty of room for our team to grow their careers, too.   Our dynamic support services team is comprised of world-class professionals whose diverse experiences drive innovation and development. Together, we are committed to passionately helping others achieve their best, most confident smiles.     This is the perfect opportunity to grow with an expanding organization! Apply today!