[Hiring] Business Applications Director @Essentia Health

Role Description

This is a strategic leadership role within Information Services, focused on driving the performance, governance, modernization, and long-term direction of Essentia Health’s business applications and technology platforms. You will lead a team responsible for 25+ business systems, including Workday, that enable core business functions across Finance, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and other operational areas. Reporting to the VP of Business Applications, you will partner closely with leaders across the organization to ensure our platforms deliver reliable, scalable solutions that support day-to-day operations and enable future growth. This role is critical to advancing Essentia’s business systems and platforms from operational support to strategic enablers of organizational performance and business value, while enabling continued innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including oversight of enterprise-scale platforms in complex organizations.
• Experience operating at an enterprise level with cross-functional accountability across multiple business domains.
• Experience leading large enterprise platforms such as Workday or comparable ERP ecosystems supporting Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain, or related business functions.
• Experience with software engineering oversight, integration architecture, or enterprise application delivery in a leadership capacity.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, SaaS contracts, and operating and capital budgets.
• Demonstrated success building and developing high-performing technical teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior business and technology stakeholders.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Investment in professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling and generous time off.
• Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health.