Director, Sr Enterprise Applications at Reiter Affiliated Companies

Oxnard, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

271500.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, Enterprise Strategy, Digital Transformation, AI/ML, Supply Chain, Finance, EPM, SDLC, Agile, Vendor Management, Change Management, Data Governance, Cybersecurity, Business Process Reengineering, Executive Communication, Advanced Analytics

Industry

Farming

Description

Job Summary The Senior Director of Enterprise Applications is a strategic and visionary technology leader responsible for defining, governing, and executing the enterprise-wide strategy for core business applications. This role owns the multi-year roadmap for Finance, Supply Chain, EPM, and related platforms, with a strong focus on Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, ensuring alignment with business priorities, scalability, and long-term value creation. As a senior leader, the Sr. Director provides executive sponsorship for ERP cloud transformation initiatives, including migration, modernization, and optimization efforts. The role oversees global application delivery and support organizations, sets standards for operational excellence, and ensures high availability, performance, and user satisfaction across mission-critical systems. Serving as a key partner to business and technology leadership, the Sr. Director drives continuous improvement in application capabilities, support models, and user experience, while establishing strong governance for vendor management, escalation management, and service delivery. Through close collaboration with stakeholders across regions and functions, this role ensures enterprise applications enable efficient operations, data-driven decision-making, and sustains business growth Job Contributions and Key Responsibilities Enterprise Strategy & Transformation Leadership Define and own the multi-year enterprise roadmap for Enterprise Applications, ensuring tight alignment with corporate strategy, growth objectives, and operational priorities. Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, shaping digital transformation initiatives that drive business agility, scalability, automation, and measurable enterprise value. Lead the enterprise-wide adoption of AI/ML capabilities across core business applications, ensuring responsible, secure, and value-driven deployment. Provide executive leadership for Oracle Cloud Fusion migration strategy, including business case development, risk management, value realization, and long-term platform optimization. Partner closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, HR, and other business leaders to translate business strategies into scalable, future-ready technology solutions. Sponsor and govern business process reengineering initiatives, driving simplification, standardization, usability, and enterprise adoption. Oversee the development of advanced analytics, dashboards, and reporting platforms to enable real-time insights, executive decision-making, and strategic planning. Lead and govern large-scale, cross-functional transformation programs using SDLC, Stage-Gate, Agile, and hybrid delivery models as appropriate. Own portfolio-level governance, including investment prioritization, budgeting, capacity planning, risk management, and ROI tracking across enterprise initiatives Organization, Talent & Partner Leadership Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global organization of application leaders, solution architects, analysts, and engineering teams. Establish a strong leadership bench, succession plans, and capability development aligned to future enterprise needs Set strategic direction and oversee relationships with software vendors, system integrators, and managed service providers, including contract negotiations, performance management, and value optimization Act as a visible, trusted leader with a strong executive presence, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a results-driven culture. Governance, Risk & Compliance Ensure Enterprise Applications consistently meet cybersecurity, regulatory, audit, and data privacy requirements across geographies. Establish and enforce enterprise policies and controls for application lifecycle management, change management, quality assurance, data governance, and privacy. Champion governance awareness across the organization, ensuring all AI and data initiatives align with internal standards and external regulations. Application & Platform Oversight Provide executive ownership for the design, deployment, reliability, and evolution of mission-critical enterprise platforms. Ensure systems are architected with robust governance controls, including encryption, role-based access, auditing, logging, and privacy-by-design principles, while remaining extensible for continuous AI innovation. Oversee end-to-end delivery of data and application solutions, from roadmap planning and funding through execution, release, and value realization. Drive continuous improvement in monitoring, anomaly detection, performance management, and operational resilience across application and data platforms. Define, track, and report enterprise KPIs for system reliability, data accuracy, governance compliance, user adoption, workflow throughput, and business impact. Leadership Competencies & Executive Impact Exceptional executive communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and align stakeholders at all organizational levels. Proven ability to lead through complexity, manage competing priorities, and adapt strategy in dynamic business environments. Strong strategic problem-solving mindset with a proactive, outcome-oriented approach. Deep understanding of organizational change management, with the ability to drive adoption and cultural transformation. Recognized as a highly visible leader with a positive, collaborative leadership style and commitment to enterprise success. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of Agricultural farming practices and processes Knowledge of Software Development, Implementation, and Support Extensive hands-on experience and functional knowledge of Oracle ERP, including experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP implementations, migrations, or major upgrades. Proven success leading ERP transformations, cloud migrations, and enterprise applications. Proven experience in building and managing high-performing teams responsible for enterprise applications. Demonstrated expertise in advanced analytics, business intelligence, and reporting, including experience with BI tools (e.g., Oracle Analytics Cloud, Power BI) Strong understanding of enterprise data architecture, AI/ML integration, and analytics platforms. Strong track record of successful vendor management, contract negotiation, and managing large-scale software licensing portfolios. Strategic thinking, vision, and leadership abilities, with a strong executive presence. Superior communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and engaging stakeholders at all levels. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across diverse functional areas. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making. Proven change management expertise, with the ability to lead organizations through complex technology transformations. Business acumen and a deep understanding of core business processes. Results-oriented, with a focus on delivering tangible business value. Education Level: Bachelor’s degree Field/s of Education: Information Technology or related or an equivalent combination of education. Years of Experience: 20+ Years of progressive experience in Information Technology with at least 10 years in a leadership role managing enterprise applications. Specializations, Certifications and Specific Experience: Experience with Agricultural farming practices and processes. Experience with Software Development, Implementation, and Support Licenses: If driving is a necessary part of a job employees are required to possess a valid driver’s license - Driving to the ranches is a necessary part of the job. Languages: English & Spanish: 85% - 95% Necessary Software: Microsoft Office Suite - Advanced Oracle Cloud ERP - Advanced Travel Requirements: Ability to travel up to 25 percent of the time – domestic & International. Pay Scale: $217,200 - $271,500 Reiter Affiliated Companies (RAC) Reiter Affiliated Companies (RAC) is the largest fresh multi-berry producer in the world, growing Driscoll’s proprietary varieties of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries year-round in the United States, Canada, Baja California, Central Mexico, Portugal, Morocco, Canada and Peru. We are relentless in our pursuit to bring the highest quality berries that “delight” consumers around the world –from our farms to their families. This starts with our company values of Honesty, Fairness and Respect which not only line the corridors of every office, they are principles that are alive, guiding and leading our business decisions and strategic direction. We place the highest priority and focus on our people, developing their professional growth, and investing in the fulfillment of their personal career journey. These fundamentals have allowed us to achieve an industry leadership position, helping us to adopt health and wellness programs, open primary health clinics for our employees, and partner with local non-profit organizations to improve the quality of life for our farm working families. We hope to continue the Reiter Family legacy of farming through the pursuit of our mission and by living our values. Total Rewards Package: At Reiter Affiliated Companies, base pay is one component of our Total Rewards Package. RAC provides you the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate will depend on the experience, skills, education, work location, internal pay equity and other factors. In addition to the base salary, RAC offers a Total Rewards Package comprising health and welfare plans for employees and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities including: Compensation: Annual Incentive Plan Bonus Healthcare Benefits: Medical Plans Cedar Wellness Clinics Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts HRA Accounts Future Planning 401K 401K Company Matching Financial Protection Basic Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Pre-Paid Legal Services Voluntary Life Insurance for employees and dependents Work/Life Balance Flexible Vacation Plans Holiday Pay Floating Holiday Paid Sick Leave Bereavement Pay Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Responsibilities

This strategic technology leader defines, governs, and executes the enterprise-wide strategy for core business applications, owning the multi-year roadmap for Finance, Supply Chain, and EPM platforms, with a focus on Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP. The role oversees global application delivery, sets operational excellence standards, and serves as a key partner to drive continuous improvement and ensure applications enable efficient operations and business growth.