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Carrier Enterprise · 2 weeks ago

IT Director -AP Automation Program Lead

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Carrier Enterprise is a leading national distributor of HVAC products, seeking a dynamic IT Director - AP Automation Program Lead. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing the technology infrastructure and systems integrations for the organization's accounts payable automation initiative.

Building MaterialElectronicsHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Responsibilities

In collaboration with a Director of Accounting Transformation, develop comprehensive IT strategy and technical architecture for AP automation solution aligned with enterprise IT roadmap; establish technical governance standards and evaluate AP platform vendors based on technical fit, scalability, security, and Infor integration capabilities

Design end-to-end systems architecture encompassing AP automation platform deployment, integration patterns, data flows, API-first integration approach, master data management, and establish non-functional requirements for performance, availability, scalability, and disaster recovery

Lead the design and implementation of integrations between AP automation platform and Infor Cloud Suite Distribution ERP, including vendor master data, purchase order, invoice, payment processing, and financial reporting data flows; evaluate and select integration tools/middleware and develop detailed integration specifications

Develop comprehensive IT project plan, resource allocation, timeline, and budget; manage IT workstreams and coordinate with Accounting Transformation Director on joint program dependencies while managing vendor relationships and tracking technical milestones

Develop comprehensive IT testing strategy including integration, system, performance, security, and UAT testing; build and lead cross-functional IT team; develop technical documentation and establish post-implementation support model with continuous performance monitoring and optimization

Qualification

Enterprise systems architectureAP automation solutionsInfor Cloud Suite DistributionAPI designMiddleware technologiesData integration/ETLCloud computing architectureProgram/project managementVendor managementChange managementTeam-building skillsQuality focusCompliance focusShared Services Center experienceMulti-tenant SaaS familiarityStrategic thinkingProblem-solvingCommunication skillsLeadership skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or related field; Master's degree in IT Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred

15 years of progressive IT experience with 10 years in enterprise systems architecture and 7 years leading enterprise IT programs

Demonstrated experience implementing AP automation solutions (Coupa, Tungsten, Basware, Medius, or similar) and integrating with ERP systems

Deep expertise in enterprise systems architecture, Infor Cloud Suite Distribution, API design, integration patterns, middleware technologies (iPaaS, ESBs), data integration/ETL, and cloud computing architecture

Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and program/project management capabilities with strong vendor management and change management expertise

Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills with ability to work collaboratively across IT, Finance, and Operations teams; strong focus on quality, compliance, and detail

Prior experience in Shared Services Center or multinational enterprise environment; familiarity with multi-tenant SaaS application architecture