Confidential Company · 14 hours ago
IT Director, Applications
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expConfidential Company is seeking an IT Director, Applications to lead the strategy, architecture, delivery, and support of enterprise and business applications. This senior technical leadership role is responsible for ensuring application reliability, performance, and alignment with business needs while managing a diverse team of application support and development professionals.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end application lifecycle management including design, development, integration, deployment, and support
Drive full solution delivery from business requirements and architecture through implementation and ongoing support
Ensure application reliability, performance, scalability, and availability
Balance production support, enhancements, modernization, and technical debt
Architect and oversee integrations between Microsoft Dynamics 365 and enterprise systems
Provide technical leadership across application architecture, integration frameworks, and system designs
Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and built for long-term support
Serve as the technical authority for application, data, and AI architecture decisions
Oversee data architecture and migration initiatives using Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, and related services
Ensure SQL Server environments are optimized for performance, including indexing strategies, query optimization, and configuration
Partner with reporting and analytics teams to ensure accurate, reliable data flows across systems
Evaluate and integrate AI and automation capabilities into enterprise applications
Support use cases such as predictive analytics, intelligent workflows, document processing, and conversational interfaces
Ensure AI solutions are practical, secure, and aligned to business value
Lead, mentor, and develop application support, development, data, and integration teams
Set clear expectations, roles, and accountability across the team
Build a culture focused on ownership, execution, and continuous improvement
Ensure teams are structured and staffed appropriately as platforms evolve
Establish architectural governance, development standards, and platform controls
Partner with Cybersecurity and IT Compliance to meet SOX, audit, and security requirements
Ensure documentation, access controls, and change management processes are followed
Partner with business leaders to align application capabilities with operational and strategic objectives
Translate business needs into clear, practical technical solutions
Manage vendors and system integrators, holding them accountable for delivery and outcomes
Qualification
Required
Deep understanding of enterprise application architecture and integration patterns
Proven experience overseeing complex integrations between ERP systems and enterprise platforms such as payroll, HR, and finance systems, including ADP Enterprise and Viewpoint HR Management (Spectrum)
Strong working knowledge of SQL Server environments, including performance considerations, data integrity, and operational risk
Experience guiding teams using modern development frameworks, APIs, and integration services
Hands-on experience designing or overseeing data migrations and large-scale system transitions
Solid understanding of Azure-based platforms and services from an architectural and delivery oversight perspective
Ability to evaluate, approve, and challenge architecture, design patterns, and technical approaches proposed by internal teams and vendors
Preferred
Experience leading teams working with REST APIs, PowerShell, and modern .NET-based frameworks
Familiarity with Azure data platforms such as Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse at an architectural level
Experience introducing automation, analytics, or AI capabilities into enterprise systems in a controlled, business-driven way
Background operating in SOX-regulated or audited environments
Experience leading platforms built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Finance, Operations, CRM, or Customer Engagement)
Company
Confidential Company
Hiring For Confidential Roles.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Carl Myers MD, MBA
Founder and CEO
Mike Mileski
CEO
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