Director of Business Applications EMEA

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom GES - Global Experience Specialists Full time
Job Description

GES is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Director of Business Applications (EMEA) to join our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for delivering exceptional service to clients worldwide, this is the opportunity for you

GES is a global event marketing company with over 75 years and 2,000 passionate employees in North America, Europe, and the Middle East. We connect people through exhibitions and live events by blending art and science to create exciting, compelling face-to-face marketing experiences. GES offers flawless execution and superior experiential marketing services that excite and engage.

The Director of Business Applications (EMEA) will have responsibility for driving the transformation of GES EMEA business applications into a widely recognized strategic asset that enables business simplifications, transformation, and growth. This includes responsibility for all enterprise architecture, solution development, software engineering, and integration. This role requires proven success driving enterprise business transformation across business functions, business process re-engineering, change management, program management and end-to-end solution design and architecture.

Responsibilities:

The Director will report to the global GES CIO. They will also have a strong dotted line to the President of GES EMEA and will sit on the GES EMEA SLT (Senior Leadership Team).

The primary responsibilities of the GES EMEA Director of Business Applications consist of, but are not limited to, the following:


• Partner with the President of GES EMEA and the Senior Leadership team to build and execute a systems roadmap that is aligned with and helps drive business transformation and growth objectives. This includes replacing the legacy Order Management and eCommerce applications with modern technology more supportable and fit for purpose. It also includes building a strong partnership with the Visit and Enterprise Intelligence leader and team to maximize synergies on all software initiatives across the business.


• Manage the portfolio of GES EMEA IT Business Applications, bringing an emphasis on simplification, consolidation, ease-of-use and efficiency to the applications portfolio.


• Lead a team of software developers, architects, business analysts, program managers and other IT professionals required to design, configure, enhance and transform business-critical applications in a way that optimizes their usefulness for GES EMEA.


• Lead a team of Business Analysts, Project Managers and other IT professionals, aligning IT initiatives with business objectives, managing the overall program portfolio, and improving the IT Track Record on delivering on-time, on-budget with quality.


• Effectively collaborate with GES EMEA leadership to drive business transformation via strategic IT initiatives designed to support business growth, and improve operational efficiencies, particularly in the Quote to Cash processes.


• Develop partnership with low cost off-shore vendor to reduce total cost of ownership across the software development life cycle.


• Partner with the GES EMEA business leaders to design and execute a business applications roadmap that aligns with business strategy. The roadmap will include roll-out plans for new applications and scheduled upgrades.

About you:

You will have


• 10+ years of experience leading business applications teams with an emphasis on transformation and program delivery.


• 5+ years of strong enterprise and solutions architecture experience with diverse applications in an Oracle e-business Suite centric ecosystem.


• Experience architecting and integrating edge applications like Sales Force.


• Proven experience improving software development and deployment cycle times via agile methodologies and other industry best practices.


• Bachelor's degree in information systems, or equivalent degree and/or experience.


• Strong leadership skills – ability to build, develop and influence a team to win.


• Strong presentation and organisation skills.


• Flexibility to travel as required.


• Strategic, solution-based problem-solving skills.

At GES, we value innovation, excellence, and sustainability. As part of our team, you will play a key role in supporting our core values and sustainability initiatives.

Our vision is to grow with our customers and create a truly sustainable future for events. Introducing innovative technology that opens opportunities for stakeholders to thrive. We want to ensure that the Events Industry continues to thrive in partnership with our people and planet.

Our Values

We deliver our vision by embedding our values throughout our business:

Trust: Trust each other to always be honest and do what is right.

Responsibility: Be responsible for our actions and deliver on our commitments.

Understanding: People come first. Be understanding and compassionate.

Excellence: Provide excellent service and execution

Salary

This role offers a competitive salary, dependent on experience. We operate a reward strategy based on our team members receiving a salary that best reflects their experience and skill level.

Hours of work

Normal working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5pm. On occasion you may be required to work evenings and weekends during busy periods to meet the demands of the business.

Annual leave

Our holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum (plus bank holidays and statutory public holidays).

Development and Benefits

At GES we look to equip you with the tools required for you to progress in your career with us. With plenty of internal opportunities to move within the business and the backing of line managers, progression is key to the business growing.

Equal Opportunities

In compliance with our commitment to diversity and inclusivity, we actively encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all and strive to create a workplace where every individual can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and talents.

Discrimination of any form will not be tolerated in our recruitment process, and we are dedicated to fostering an environment that values diversity and promotes fairness and equity for all applicants. Join us in our mission to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can succeed.

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