Corporate Applications Director

Henderson Engineers

Providing innovative engineering solutions for buildings, infrastructure, and energy projects.

Lead development, integration, and support of enterprise software applications.

2 days ago ago

Expert & Leadership (13+ years)

Full Time

Lenexa, KS

Office Full-Time

Company Size

500 Employees

Service Specialisms

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Plumbing engineering

Fire and life safety

Refrigeration

Telecom

Security

Acoustics

Sector Specialisms

Business

Community

Health

Retail

Venue

Grocery & Distribution

Role

What you would be doing

sprint planning

backlog prioritization

erp integration

api standards

architecture governance

agile delivery

Ensure that sprint goals are clearly defined, prioritized based on ROI and strategic importance, and effectively communicated to all stakeholders.
Define and continuously refine the strategic roadmap for Corporate Applications (including off-the-shelf, SaaS, and custom applications) through active collaboration with HR, Finance, and Operations.
Provide architectural guidance and enforce standards for ERP integrations, APIs, and internal platforms to ensure consistency, security, and performance.
Foster a culture of collaboration, psychological safety, and continuous improvement through servant leadership and team coaching.
Ensure enterprise architecture standards and Agile delivery practices are consistently applied across all development work, providing leadership and oversight.
Align technology initiatives with business priorities by translating evolving needs into a prioritized product backlog.
Lead sprint planning, review, and retrospective ceremonies to promote transparency, iterative delivery, and measurable business value.
Work with third party vendors to understand platform capabilities, prioritizing out-of-box capabilities over customized solutions where possible.
Directly manage a team of backend developers and Business Systems Analysts, ensuring they are equipped to deliver value in an Agile environment.
Ensure effective work intake, sprint prioritization, and velocity tracking to deliver functional value in incremental releases.
Champion Agile principles across non-technical departments by coaching stakeholders on value-based prioritization, early feedback loops, and shared ownership of deliverables.

What you bring

erp

azure devops

jira

sql

leadership

10+ years

Strong understanding of ERP, Financial, and HR platforms (e.g., Deltek, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, Dayforce).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting.
Experience coordinating third-party vendors and software providers.
Proven ability to build, mentor, and retain high-performing, cross-functional teams.
Proven ability to manage application portfolios that include ERP, HR, Finance, and Operations workflows.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience overseeing or participating in custom application development (e.g., internal web-based tools).
Experience with Microsoft SQL preferred.
Hands-on experience with full SDLC in Agile environments, including planning, backlog grooming, and sprint execution.
Ability to facilitate prioritization, roadmap development, and continuous delivery.
Familiarity with API development, integration tools, and ETL pipelines.
7+ years in a technical leadership or management role, overseeing software development or corporate systems teams.
Ability to evaluate and contribute to technical architecture and system design decisions.
Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Proficiency with tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or other Agile project tracking systems.
Awareness of data privacy, security standards, and enterprise compliance considerations.
10+ years of experience in enterprise applications, including ERP, Finance, and HR systems and/or custom application development.
Skilled in strategic planning, resource management, and project execution.