Description:
Primary Purpose
Lead enterprise-wide application rationalization initiatives, including global template design, ERP and application consolidation, migration from on-premise to cloud/SaaS platforms, and development of business cases. Drive architectural solutions, proof of value systems, and ensure alignment with business objectives through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
- Develop and execute application rationalization strategies across global operations.
- Lead design and implementation of global templates for ERP and enterprise applications.
- Manage consolidation of multiple ERP systems and applications to streamline IT landscape.
- Drive migration initiatives from on-premise environments to cloud and SaaS platforms.
- Build comprehensive business cases to support rationalization and modernization efforts.
- Architect solutions and lead proof of value initiatives to validate technology investments.
- Build and architect custom applications to meet business needs.
- Lead adoption and implementation of low code/no code solutions for rapid application development.
- Provide thought leadership on application lifecycle management and modernization trends.
- Deliver executive-level presentations and communicate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders.
- Collaborate with business leaders to ensure alignment of IT strategies with organizational goals.
- Ensure governance, compliance, and risk management in application rationalization projects.
- Use AI tools to help decide which business applications should be updated, combined, or moved to the cloud.
- Use Generative AI to automate application assessments, create documentation, capability mapping reverse engineering and support system migrations.
- Other duties as assigned to support IT transformation objectives.
Job Specifications
- Extensive experience in application rationalization and IT transformation programs.
- Proven expertise in global template design, ERP consolidation, and application portfolio management.
- Strong knowledge of cloud migration strategies and SaaS platforms.
- Experience in building and architecting custom applications.
- Experience with low code/no code solutions for rapid application development.
- Expertise in Salesforce and Adobe technology stack.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills with ability to engage business stakeholders.
- Ability to build business cases and demonstrate ROI for technology investments.
- Experience in architecting solutions and leading proof of value initiatives.
- Knowledge of multiple platforms, applications, and enterprise capabilities.
- High level of analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Experience using AI tools in large application upgrade, modernization, or cloud migration programs
- Ability to explain AI‑based findings clearly to both technical teams and business leaders
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in application rationalization, ERP consolidation, and IT transformation.
- Experience in migrating applications from on-premise to cloud/SaaS platforms.
- Proven ability to build business cases and communicate effectively with business stakeholders.
- Hands-on experience using AI or Generative AI to support application modernization or migration projects.