Director of Business --Days- IT Admin

Director of Business Applications

DHR Health – Edinburg, TX – Full Time – Days

The Director of Business Applications oversees the development, implementation, and management of business-critical applications, including Infor Cloud Suite, Cerner Rev Elate, Altera Paragon, and Symplr sProvider. The role manages a team of application specialists and engineers to ensure system performance and alignment with organizational goals across Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Supply Chain, and the Hospital Business Office.

• Develop and execute the strategy for managing and optimizing business applications, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and the needs of Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and the Business Office.
• Build, lead, and mentor a team of application specialists and engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Oversee the implementation, configuration, and optimization of core systems, including Infor Cloud Suite, Altera Paragon, and Symplr sProvider, ensuring seamless operations.
• Act as the primary liaison between IT and key business units, gathering requirements, addressing concerns, and aligning application functionality with operational objectives.
• Lead and manage application-related projects, such as new implementations, upgrades, and integrations, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Conduct an annual review of the application rationalization matrix to assess system performance, eliminate redundancies, and reprioritize investments in alignment with organizational goals.
• Continuously monitor application performance, identify potential issues, and implement proactive measures to minimize downtime and disruptions.
• Partner with department leaders to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for automation, streamlining workflows, and enhancing user productivity.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with software vendors, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Ensure all applications adhere to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies, maintaining data integrity and security.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of X years progressive experience in IT infrastructure and operations, including 8+ years in senior leadership roles managing complex technology environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Effective negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Proactive problem solver with meticulous attention to detail.