Milton Hershey School · 1 day ago
Director of Application Systems
York, PA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expMilton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world's premier pre-K through 12th grade private schools, dedicated to providing a career-focused cost-free education. MHS is seeking a full-time, on-site Director of Application Systems to lead a team in providing operational and end user support for all existing business application systems, ensuring they are reliable, secure, and aligned with organizational goals.
Education
Responsibilities
Manage and support the schools large suite of business applications, including the PeopleSoft ERP System including HCM, FSCM, ELM
Managing a team of application developers and support employees to prioritize projects and support tickets and ensure they are closed out in a timely manner
Ensuring the application portfolio is performing optimally, available 24x7, secured and documented
Evaluate existing solutions and make recommendations for improvements in systems, technology, data integration and processes working with our Business Systems Transformation team
Establishing and adhering to software development life cycle and change management processes
Creating and managing operational and capital budgets and contracts for key application systems
Ensure all members of the Application Team are being utilized effectively and are delivering quality services and support
Communicate complex technical ideas, concepts and system details to a wide range of employees and vendors, especially upper management
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in computer science, application development, business systems or related field (or commensurate years of experience)
8 or more years experience in an application management/leadership role
Proven ability to work effectively and contribute to a collaborative team environment
Extensive knowledge and experience in application support and development
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills for managing tasks and projects
Ability to effectively oversee and balance daily operational team responsibilities with project work
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to create clear and thorough communication and documentation
Strong troubleshooting skills for diagnosing and resolving application and integration issues
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to form successful business relationships
Ability to learn new technologies quickly
High integrity and professionalism, as all MHS staff are considered role models for students
Interest in actively engaging with students
Company
Milton Hershey School
The Milton Hershey School is a private philanthropic boarding school in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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2025-10-07
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