Vice President, Enterprise and ERP Solutions

Vice President, Enterprise Applications and ERP Solutions

A senior leadership role reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) that leads the global strategy, governance, and execution of enterprise systems with a primary focus on ERP financial systems, particularly Workday Financials, and related enterprise application delivery.

• Provide assertive leadership and vision for ERP and enterprise application strategy and delivery across all global business units.
• Build, lead, and mentor high‑performing ERP and enterprise application teams deeply experienced in Workday Financials.
• Foster a hands‑on, delivery‑oriented culture that emphasizes accountability, measurable results, and continuous improvement.
• Develop internal talent pipelines and cultivate trusted partnerships with Workday, implementation partners, and other technology providers.
• Ensure alignment between global, regional, and functional teams to drive cohesive delivery of enterprise solutions.
• Partner with executive stakeholders (Finance, Accounting, Tax, Operations, and Procurement) to define ERP‑enabled transformation roadmaps that support corporate strategy.
• Lead the implementation, optimization, and delivery of Workday Financials while ensuring seamless integration with other enterprise applications (e.g., Salesforce, procurement, expense management, reporting/analytics).
• Ensure the back‑office ecosystem is designed and delivered to improve efficiency, data quality, financial controls, and user adoption.
• Oversee solution design, project delivery, and change management to ensure business readiness and sustained value realization.
• Translate business needs into executable technology delivery plans and ensure on‑time, on‑budget execution.
• Establish and lead governance frameworks for ERP financial systems and the broader enterprise application ecosystem.
• Drive finance and back‑office process automation, controls, and standardization across global functions.
• Ensure compliance with global accounting standards, audit requirements, data privacy, and regulatory mandates.
• Maintain visibility into ERP and enterprise application delivery metrics to track ROI and business value creation.
• Balance long‑term ERP financial strategy with near‑term delivery commitments and continuous improvement cycles.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Information Systems, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10–15+ years in technology leadership roles focused on ERP financial systems and enterprise application strategy/delivery.
• Proven experience leading Workday Financials ERP implementations, optimizations, and global rollouts.
• Demonstrated success managing large‑scale enterprise application ecosystems with integration across Finance, Procurement, CRM, and Analytics platforms.
• Experience managing large global teams, influencing senior finance and business stakeholders, and delivering results in complex, matrixed organizations.

• Strong executive presence, strategic thinking, and results‑oriented leadership.
• Assertive, hands‑on leadership style with the ability to drive ERP and enterprise application delivery to completion.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge Finance, Accounting, and Technology stakeholders.
• Deep expertise in Workday Financials, including core modules such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Expenses, Procurement, and Financial Reporting.
• Proven track record in delivering ERP and enterprise application programs on time, within budget, and aligned to financial and operational objectives.
• Vendor management, contract negotiation, and Workday partner ecosystem leadership experience.
• Ability to navigate organizational complexity and lead transformational change in a global environment.

Directly supervises employees and oversees third‑party vendors in accordance with firm policies and applicable laws.

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Workday Financials certifications preferred.

Ryan, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. We adopt fair, inclusive hiring practices and make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Standard indoor working environment. Occasional long periods of sitting while working at a computer. Independent travel requirement: minimal.