Executive Director, Enterprise SaaS Applications

Position - Executive Director, Enterprise SaaS Applications

Location: Hyderabad, India

Work Mode: Hybrid (In-person interview required)

Position Summary:

The Executive Director, Enterprise SaaS Solutions is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction for the architecture, implementation, integration, maintenance, and enhancement of enterprise SaaS applications. This role focuses on HR, Finance, and other critical enterprise applications, ensuring they align with the company's business objectives and support its growth. The technologies in this group are the most impactful for our financial health and employee engagement. The Executive Director will passionately lead a team of IT professionals, manage vendor relationships, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall technical vision and leadership for the Enterprise SaaS Applications team, including HR, Finance, and other enterprise applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize key IT initiatives that support the company's goals and objectives.
• Partner with various business leaders in the crafting of business cases and selection of technologies that elevate employee experiences and operating margins.
• Provide technical and functional guidance to IT staff and end users.
• Accelerate SaaS solution value through modern integration and data sharing approaches
• Bring AI adoption opportunities across SaaS solution stack to augment employee performance and efficiency.
• Manage vendor relationships, including contract negotiation, compliance requirements, and performance monitoring.
• Participate in budget and planning.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the IT department.
• Build and lead high-performing teams of technologists.
• Establish best practices and repeatable processes that foster knowledge sharing, skill building and career advancement across business domains and applications.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in leading IT teams and managing complex SaaS applications.
• Strong knowledge of HR and Finance systems, with demonstrable experience leading teams responsible for one of the following: Oracle E-Business Suite, ServiceNow, or payroll systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to develop employee skills
• Process driven with a focus on quality and efficient delivery of technology
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Expertise in managing SaaS and COTS applications, with a focus on HR and Finance systems.
• Knowledge of compliance and risk management in IT projects.
• Familiarity with cloud, storage, network, and virtualization technologies.
• In-depth understanding of SOX compliance, including the establishment of internal controls, documentation of financial processes, and conducting regular internal and external audits.
• Strong knowledge of security and compliance frameworks, data privacy and related best practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

Expected Outcomes:

• Successful implementation and integration of enterprise SaaS applications, ensuring they meet performance expectations and align with business objectives.
• Enhanced efficiency and effectiveness of HR and Finance systems, leading to improved business processes and operations.
• Strong vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Continuous improvement and innovation within the IT department, driving the adoption of emerging technologies and best practices.
• Effective management of the Enterprise SaaS Applications budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and return on investment (ROI).
• High-performing IT team, with ongoing support and training for end-users to maximize the utilization of enterprise applications.
• Robust security measures and compliance with industry regulations and standards, mitigating risks associated with enterprise applications.
• Regular monitoring and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs), with actionable insights for continuous improvement.

Interested can share their updated resume to madhuseetha@inumellas.com