Director, Enterprise Business Applications at Mankato

Job Description

If you are looking for a business-oriented, creative, and high impact leadership role where you can directly influence the success of our company, this is the role for you! 

 

Coughlan Companies seeks an energetic and creative business leader to to join our fast-paced, progressive team as Director, Enterprise Business Applications.

 

At Coughlan Companies our roots run deep.  Nearly 125 years ago T.R. Coughlan arrived in Minnesota and started a limestone business. Over the decades, the business has diversified into other various industries, including educational publishing and industrial sand mining.  

 

Capstone is a leading publisher of children’s books in nonfiction and fiction, digital products and services and literacy programs.  For more information, visit www.CapstonePub.com.  

 

Jordan Sands is a new business venture for Coughlan Companies that is striving to be a leader in the mining, processing and distribution of quality industrial sand products. For more information, visit www.jordansands.com.

 

Today, Coughlan Companies, Inc. – still family-owned and run by fourth-generation Coughlan’s – serves as a holding company for Capstone and Jordan Sands.  And, honoring the founder’s entrepreneurial spirit, Coughlan Companies continues to drive change within these industries through innovative ideas and focused determination.

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

This highly visible position will lead the IT function responsible for overseeing all aspects of business systems software for Coughlan Companies including applications (packaged, developed, and Software-as-a-Service), data integration, database systems, and information reporting/business intelligence.  This role leads all activities related to the strategic planning, selection, design, development, configuration, implementation, and support of related systems and technologies.  You will define and enforce discipline around all related processes and design/architecture frameworks, and work closely with the CIO and other senior functional leaders to ensure alignment between business capabilities requirements and the supporting technology platforms.  You will be integral to the successful delivery of key technology strategies including ERP, CRM, PRM, and eCommerce.

Job Requirements

Our ideal candidate will have a BS/BA degree in business management, information technology or related field; and 5+ years of management level experience in business applications solutions or related function with responsibility for teams of 8 or more direct reports.  You must have experience in organizations with multi-channel product sales or wholesale distribution.  Additional experience with eCommerce or other related online marketing and/or customer engagement systems preferred.  You will have a demonstrated track record of communicating and interacting effectively with other functional business leaders and at all levels in the company.  

 

You will have a background in Microsoft .NET frameworks and/or JAVA application development platforms and Tier-1 business intelligence platform solutions.  You will be knowledgeable in medium-large scale ERP system environments, preferably with end-to-end ERP implementation experience.

 

Software-as-a-Service and/or Cloud applications and/or Integration solutions are integral to our IT systems strategy, so you will be proficient in these concepts.  You will also have solid technical understanding of data integration methods and concepts including SOA, OOD, Web Services, middleware, ESB, relational databases as well as application security methods and concepts (authentication, authorization, encryption).  

 

Your business acumen will include proven results in vendor management, contract negotiation, and issue resolution for external/3rd-party vendor relationships.  You will also be adept in all phases of a release cycle, project management, and software development methodologies. 

 

We are looking for someone who is passionate about technology and has a desire to thrive, learn, and grow in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently and as a part of a collaborative team, have strong attention to details, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn about the functional aspect of our business.  You are an expert problem solver that goes beyond the obvious facts and can develop and implement effective long-term solutions.

We offer a competitive wage and benefit package, training opportunities, and a rewarding working environment. Please send resume and salary history to: E-mail: [Click Here to Email Your Resum]  or apply on-line at www.capstonepub.com No phone calls, please.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Pre-Employment Drug Screen Required

Country: USA, State: Minnesota, City: Mankato, Company: Coughlan Companies.