VP, Global Enterprise

Worker Type:
Regular

The Vice President – Global Enterprise Applications will lead the strategy, delivery, and modernization of enterprise applications and technology-enabled transformation initiatives across the Organization in an Aerospace & Defense (A&D) business. This executive will ensure that applications and programs support mission-critical functions, meet compliance and security standards (e.g., ITAR, DFARS, CMMC), and align with corporate growth and operational excellence objectives.

Enterprise Applications Leadership

• Own the full lifecycle of enterprise applications including ERP (e.g., Oracle, SAP), PLM, MES, CRM, HRIS, and supply chain systems.
• Drive the modernization of legacy systems and ensure integrations with engineering, manufacturing, and defense logistics platforms.
• Ensure applications meet rigorous security, compliance, and audit standards relevant to the A&D industry.

Program & Portfolio Management

• Lead a portfolio of large-scale, cross-functional programs focused on digital transformation, system upgrades, and operational optimization.
• Establish and manage a Program Management Office (PMO) with oversight of project governance, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Ensure programs meet cost, schedule, and technical performance goals consistent with government contract requirements.

Transformation & Change Leadership

• Design and execute enterprise-wide transformation initiatives including digital thread/digital twin, supply chain resiliency, and IT/OT convergence.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Sales and Compliance teams to align IT capabilities with business priorities.
• Lead change management strategies to ensure user adoption, training, and sustained performance improvements.

Security, Compliance & Risk

• Partner with CISO and Compliance teams to ensure applications and programs meet regulatory requirements including SOX, ITAR, CMMC, DFARS, and DoD cybersecurity frameworks.
• Support audits and reporting obligations for government programs and classified environments.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with strategic partners, software vendors, and system integrators.
• Serve as a key liaison with government customers, subcontractors, and internal business units for technology-related programs.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build and lead high-performing teams of application managers, project/program leaders, and transformation specialists.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Attract and retain talent with a strong understanding of both commercial and defense-grade IT environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field;
  Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in IT leadership roles within the Aerospace & Defense industry or similar high-compliance, engineering-driven sectors.
• Proven experience leading ERP (Oracle preferred) and enterprise systems implementations in a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of A&D manufacturing processes, defense contracting, and government program execution.

• Strategic IT & Business Alignment
• Aerospace & Defense Compliance Knowledge
• Program and Portfolio Leadership
• Application Lifecycle Management
• Digital Transformation Execution
• Executive Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
• Risk & Change Management
• Cross-Functional Leadership

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.

The salary range for this role is:

$220,000 - $288,750

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:

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