Head of Enterprise Applications & Solutions

at  Unit4

Company Description
We are in Business for People, empowering people in service organizations with innovative Enterprise and Business software solutions. We’ve innovated and taken a new approach to delivering ERP that works for people. Self-driving, adaptive and intuitive software that is changing the way people work. Our solutions empower people and deliver a better people experience so people can spend time on meaningful high value work they live for.
Read more on our website about how we transform work and how people feel about it, so our customers and their people can thrive.
Job Description
We are looking for the Head of Enterprise Apps & Solutions to lead the management of all business applications and delivery teams. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end software development lifecycle, ensuring that all business applications align with the organization’s needs and goals. This position requires a deep understanding of software development, team leadership, and solution delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategy, development, and management of enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, etc.).
• Align enterprise applications with business goals for seamless, efficient operations.
• Oversee the entire application lifecycle (planning, design, implementation, upgrades, decommissioning).
• Collaborate with business leaders to prioritize system enhancements or new solutions.
• Collaborate with architecture teams to enforce standards and best practices.
• Manage selection and implementation of new technologies aligned with business needs.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver solutions on time and within budget.
• Oversee system implementations, managing resources, timelines, and risks.
• Ensure effective testing, training, and change management during upgrades.
• Track and report performance and ROI of all enterprise application initiatives.
• Manage relationships with vendors, partners, and system integrators.
• Lead vendor selection, evaluation, and contract negotiations.
• Mentor and develop the Enterprise Applications & Solutions team.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration between IT and business units.
• Drive operational improvements and efficiencies through technology and automation.
• Monitor application performance for availability, security, and responsiveness.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements, adopting emerging technologies and digital transformation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on enterprise applications or solutions delivery.
• Proven experience in managing and implementing large-scale ERP, CRM, and other enterprise systems.
• Strong understanding of solution architecture, systems integration, and data flows between enterprise applications.
• Experience with cloud-based solutions (SaaS, PaaS) and hybrid environments.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Experience in process optimization, automation, and leveraging technology to improve business efficiency.
• Strong leadership and team development skills, with the ability to inspire and grow a high-performing team.
• Ability to collaborate with business stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Good English level.
  Additional Information
  Join Unit4 and be part of one of the most exciting journeys in the cloud ERP software space. We’re a fastpaced, high-growth, people-centric company, delivering enterprise software for a great people experience, and offering our own people a host of benefits and development opportunities.

Grow with us At Unit4, we offer:

• a culture built on trust - giving you the freedom and autonomy to be successful,
• balance - with our uncapped time off policy, remote working opportunities and Global Wellbeing Days when the whole company can switch off and prioritize well-being,
• talented colleagues, role models and mentors - work, learn and be inspired by some of the best talent in the software industry,
• a commitment to sustainability - with initiatives such as our Act4Good program, a way for everyone at Unit4 to come together and engage in actions that benefit society and the planet,
• a safe and inclusive working environment – supported by our Employee Resource Groups, which are open to all and include Women at Unit4, Pride at Unit4, Mental Health and Access at Unit4, and People of Color at Unit4

• Lead strategy, development, and management of enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, etc.).
• Align enterprise applications with business goals for seamless, efficient operations.
• Oversee the entire application lifecycle (planning, design, implementation, upgrades, decommissioning).
• Collaborate with business leaders to prioritize system enhancements or new solutions.
• Collaborate with architecture teams to enforce standards and best practices.
• Manage selection and implementation of new technologies aligned with business needs.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver solutions on time and within budget.
• Oversee system implementations, managing resources, timelines, and risks.
• Ensure effective testing, training, and change management during upgrades.
• Track and report performance and ROI of all enterprise application initiatives.
• Manage relationships with vendors, partners, and system integrators.
• Lead vendor selection, evaluation, and contract negotiations.
• Mentor and develop the Enterprise Applications & Solutions team.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration between IT and business units.
• Drive operational improvements and efficiencies through technology and automation.
• Monitor application performance for availability, security, and responsiveness.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements, adopting emerging technologies and digital transformation