Enterprise Applications Director

WesleyLife is seeking an experienced and strategic Enterprise Applications Director to lead the planning, implementation, and management of enterprise-wide software applications. This role is responsible for ensuring that all application systems including Electronic Medical Records (EMR), CRM, HRIS, and Point-of-Sale (POS) platforms are aligned with organizational goals, optimized for performance, and scalable for future growth.

The Enterprise Applications Director will provide leadership to a team of Application Analysts and collaborate closely with cross-functional departments to drive innovation and continuous improvement in application use. This role requires proven experience managing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications across diverse platforms.

Why work at WesleyLife?

For the past years, WesleyLife has built a reputation of excellence and is known in the Midwest as a progressive and thought-leading organization in the senior living and services industry. As a health and well-being organization, WesleyLife’s networks provide a full continuum of services including traditional brick-and-mortar operations as well as home health, hospice, personal services, adult day services, and home-delivered meals.

WesleyLife has been recognized for its people and for the work experience that supports our mission.

As a Enterprise Application Director, you will :

• Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for enterprise applications in alignment with business goals.
• Identify opportunities for system enhancements and new technologies to improve business processes and efficiency.
• Conduct thorough reviews of application contracts and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Business Associate Agreements (BAA) and other regulatory requirements.
• Leverage expertise in SharePoint and MS apps for deployment, optimization, and serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Implement and optimize AI technologies within enterprise applications to enhance functionality and performance.
• Lead and manage enterprise application projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and within budget.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define project scope, and establish project timelines.
• Oversee the deployment and execution of new software applications across the organization.
• Manage the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for all software systems.
• Drive the optimization of software portfolios to increase adoption rates and maximize Return on Investment (ROI).
• Work with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure interoperability between systems and data flow between systems is accurate and timely.
• Manage the integration of various systems, ensuring smooth information flow and interoperability.
• Negotiate with vendors to ensure proper data destruction and access during the cloud system sunset process.
• Develop and implement procedures for data retention and destruction.
• Collaborate with business leaders and stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization to ensure alignment and support for enterprise application initiatives.
• Cultivate a skilled team, encouraging continuous learning and professional development.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages professional growth and development.
• Establish and maintain relationships with software vendors and service providers.
• Negotiate contracts, manage vendor performance, and ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Implement and enforce policies and procedures to ensure data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance are upheld within software systems
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify and mitigate risks within software systems WesleyLife owns.
• Develop and manage the budget for enterprise applications, including forecasting and tracking expenditures.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure efficient use of resources.

Benefits of working for WesleyLife :

WesleyLife believes in welcoming all people to our team and is an equal opportunity employer. Because of our commitment to your health and well-being, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire health assessment, drug screen, and tobacco screen prior to beginning employment.