**Description** 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 78 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 365 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:** + Competitive and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance + 401K retirement + Generous Time Away from Work + Additional Voluntary Insurance Options + Wellness membership to our on-site fitness centers + FANTASTIC atmosphere and ability to work with a great team! _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._ Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.