YEAR ONE CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Business Mindset (Strategic Planning) Develop and implement technology solutions aligned to long-term department goals and timelines.
• People Awareness (Building Partnerships) Establish strong working relationships with stakeholders and build trust within DT&A teams.
• Embrace Growth (Innovation)**: Demonstrate innovative thinking in addressing new and existing projects.
• Do It Right (Accountability)**: Assume ownership of assignments and deliver high-quality results.

ABOUT US: AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) IS A GLOBAL AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE AFTERMARKET SOLUTIONS COMPANY THAT EMPLOYS MORE THAN 6,000 PEOPLE ACROSS OVER 60 SITES IN OVER 20 COUNTRIES. HEADQUARTERED IN THE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AREA, AAR SUPPORTS COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT CUSTOMERS IN MORE THAN 100 COUNTRIES THROUGH FOUR OPERATING SEGMENTS: PARTS SUPPLY, INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS, REPAIR AND ENGINEERING AND EXPEDITIONARY SERVICES. AAR’S PURPOSE IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO BUILD INNOVATIVE AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS TODAY SO YOU CAN SAFELY REACH YOUR DESTINATION TOMORROW. THE COMPANY’S MISSION IS TO GO ABOVE AND BEYOND TO PROVIDE VALUE-DRIVEN AEROSPACE AFTERMARKET SOLUTIONS TO MEET THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF OUR CUSTOMERS WORLDWIDE. AAR CONSTANTLY SEARCHES FOR THE RIGHT THING TO DO FOR ITS CUSTOMERS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS AND FOR SOCIETY.

Director of Digital Technology & Analytics - 17577
Description
The Director of Digital Technology & Analytics (DT&A) is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and support of enterprise-scale application systems, including off-the-shelf and custom solutions. This role will report to the VP, Digital Technology & Analytics, and will partner closely with business leaders to define technology roadmaps aligned to organizational goals. The Director will manage cross-functional teams, oversee vendor relationships, and drive innovation and accountability within the DT&A function.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Direct the development, maintenance, and production support of enterprise applications and off-the-shelf software.
• Provide leadership and vision for the delivery of scalable and sustainable business solutions.
• Develop and manage budgets that align with strategic priorities and promote long-term excellence.
• Maintain collaborative partnerships with functional leaders to create and maintain strategic technology roadmaps.
• Manage software vendors and ensure contract requirements are met to support business needs.
• Ensure teams are adequately trained and prepared to support Unix, Oracle, and other platform needs.
• Continuously assess and recommend technological improvements for efficiency and productivity.
  Qualifications

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required.
• 8+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including enterprise application development and vendor management.
• Proven experience implementing large-scale systems utilizing a range of database technologies and hardware platforms.
• Strong operational and financial management experience in a complex, decentralized environment.