IT Enterprise Applications Lead; W

Overview

ARKA Group L.P. ("ARKA") is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

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We are seeking a visionary and hands-on leader to drive our Enterprise Application Services function. This role is pivotal in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and strategic alignment of our business-critical applications—including SAP, engineering tools, collaboration platforms, and integrated systems. The ideal candidate will blend deep technical expertise with strategic foresight, guiding application lifecycle management while fostering cross-functional collaboration and vendor partnerships.

We offer generous relocation benefits for eligible candidates.

• Application Operations & Support
  • Oversee end-to-end support for business applications, including ERP (SAP), engineering tools, and collaboration platforms (e.g., M365, Teams)
  • Lead incident management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives across the application portfolio
  • Ensure high availability, performance, and user satisfaction through proactive monitoring and support
• Integration & Architecture
  • Design and manage application integrations across enterprise systems, ensuring data integrity and seamless workflows
  • Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to maintain robust, compliant, and scalable architectures
• Database & Platform Management
  • Supervise database administration activities, including performance tuning, backup/recovery, and lifecycle upgrades
  • Partner with platform owners to optimize cloud/on-prem hosting strategies
• Strategy & Road mapping
  • Develop and execute multi-year application roadmaps aligned with business and IT strategy
  • Create and manage an inventory of all enterprise applications, including SaaS systems, for support, license, and compliance efficiencies
  • Lead application consolidation efforts to reduce complexity, cost, and technical debt
  • Champion modernization initiatives, including upgrades, cloud migration, and process automation
• Vendor & License Management
  • Manage relationships with software vendors, negotiating contracts, renewals, and service levels
  • Oversee license compliance, usage optimization, and cost control across the application landscape
• Leadership & Collaboration
  • Build and mentor a high-performing team of application analysts, engineers, and administrators, from scratch
  • Serve as a strategic partner to business units, translating needs into scalable technology solutions
  • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science or related subject or equivalent experience; master’s preferred
• 5+ years of experience in enterprise applications, including ERP, collaboration tools, and application integration
• Proven leadership in managing a large application landscape, consolidation efforts, and vendor management
• Strong understanding of ERP (prefer SAP) architecture and support models
• Experience with M365 and engineering tool ecosystems (e.g., PLM, CAD platforms)
• Knowledge of database technologies (SQL Server, Oracle, etc.) and integration frameworks (e.g., APIs, middleware)
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills

• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or regulated industries
• Familiarity with ITIL, Agile, and Dev Ops methodologies
• Working knowledge of compliance frameworks such as CMMC, NIST, or SOX, and their impact on enterprise applications
• Experience operationalizing process discipline through ITIL-aligned service delivery, change management, and audit readiness

Pay Range: $120,000 - $180,000

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and…