Director, ERP Applications

Title:Director, ERP Applications (Workday - GL, AP & Supply)Location:Local candidates preferred. Occasional travel required to Massachusetts consistent with Workday implementation and support needs.About Tufts MedicineTufts Medicine is an innovative, mission-driven health system that unites the best of academic and community medicine to deliver exceptional, connected, and accessible care. Our system includes Tufts Medical Center, the principal teaching hospital of Tufts University and Tufts University School of Medicine, as well as Lowell General Hospital, Lowell General Hospital – Saints Campus, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital, Tufts Medicine Care at Home, Tufts Medicine Integrated Network, and a network of 2,300 physicians across Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. We treat the most complex conditions, keep our communities healthy, and bring research breakthroughs to life.Job OverviewThis director-level role is responsible for the implementation, optimization, and ongoing support of ERP applications supporting Finance and Supply Chain (GL/AP/SC).This positionresponsibleforprovidingsenior leadership to Information Services (IS) to support the mission, vision, and goals of the healthcare system.In collaboration withkey stakeholders,develops and implements governance, policies, andobjectivesfor applications.Providessenior leadership over the IS teams that implement,optimize, and support applications. Works closely with stakeholders and operational teams as needed.Job DescriptionMinimum Qualifications:1.Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.2.Ten (10)years ofrelevantexperience in Information Technologythat includes multi-site operations, complex infrastructure, large member population applications in healthcare and/or managed care industrywith demonstrated experience in ERP application leadership and Workday.3. Seven (7)yearsofpeopleleadershipexperience.Preferred Qualifications:1.Master’sdegree or MBA.Duties and Responsibilities:Theduties and responsibilities listedbeloware intended to describe the general nature of workandare not intended to be an all-inclusive list.Other dutiesand responsibilitiesmay be assigned.1.Providesenior leadership to the applications teams who supportdesignated departments.2.Leadsthe management, implementation, and execution ofclient-specificapplications.3.Actsas a liaison between operational leaderstoidentifyopportunities for application improvements.4.In collaboration with the PMO and Project Managers,providemanagement oversight for projects and enhancementsof applications.5.Ensuresprojects are effectively planned, withaccuratescope definition, and are executed according to appropriate project management methodologies.6.Ensuresthat vendor updates are applied promptly andin accordance withchange control processes.7.Providesenior leader after-hours “on call” support for issues that require management involvement.8.In collaboration withoperational leadership, ensure the effective delivery ofappropriate applicationtraining.9.Ensurea high levelorprovider satisfaction with ERP solutions.10.Provide input to the development of the Operating Budget andCapital Budget, andmanage expenditures within assigned areas to align with budget commitments.11.Providesweekly status reporting to leadership, summarizing key status items andidentifyingmatters for management attention.12.Hire and mentor managers in application management.Provideleadership to team, through vision, inspiration, empathy, and professional relationship-building.13.Provide management to team, through performance goals, ongoing coaching, annual reviews, and compliance with all required policies and procedures.14.Remain up to date on pertinent regulatory requirements that may require system change.Physical Requirements:1.Professional office environment with typical office requirements such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc.2.Sedentary role, which involves sitting most of the time, but may involve movements such as walking, standing, reaching, ascending / descending stairs andoperateoffice equipment.3.Frequentlyrequiredto speak, hear,communicateand exchange information.4.See and readcomputersdisplays, read fine print, and/or normal type size print and distinguish letters,numbersand symbols.5.Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.6.Work in confined or open environments.7.Work independently or in a team environment.Skills & Abilities:1.Ability toreinforce ethical behavior in self and others by adhering to organizational policies and guidelines, support compliance initiatives, conduct business with honesty, show consistency in words and actions, and follow through on commitments.2.Skilled inleadership style that emphasizes openness, visibility, influencing and connectivity. Ability to convey the organization’s enthusiasm, confidence, goals, and mission and inspire those things in others. Must be able to connect with people in a meaningful way at all levels within the organization in keeping with the culture of the senior leadership team.3.Energetic, forward thinking, and creative individual withhigh standardsandan appropriate professionalimage with a demonstratedtrack recordin fostering collaboration and building consensus to achieve collectiveobjectives.4.Ability to make tough choices that serve the best interests of the organization.Proven creative problem-solving skills with the willingness to take the initiative in leading change as well as the ability to effectively manage change.5.Effective consensus builder with strong negotiation, persuasion, and communication skills to propose enhancements to operational processes to improve efficiency and/or effectiveness.6.Strong advocate for the desired culture in high-level planning and decision making, with a focus on performance accountability and achieving greater operational efficiencies7.Strong verbal and written communication skills8.Exemplary leadership and stakeholder managementexpertise.9.Exceptional presentation skills, excellent verbal and communication skills, and ability to motivate team members.10.Innovative problem solver with excellent critical thinking skills and strong analytical abilities needed for leading the IT operations.Knowledge ofsystem integration and change management is essential.11. Deepknowledgeof theprinciples and practicespertaining toelectronic commerce,information system testing, evaluation, analysis, and security administration.12.Skilled inTechnical Delivery Excellence (thought leadership, on time delivery, data center & infrastructure operations, project, and program management)13.Skilledin cultural transformation of an IT organization.Job ProfileSummary​This role focuses on the design, development, and implementation of information technology (IT) solutionsin order tomeet the organization's needs through new and existing applications, systems architecture, network systems and applications infrastructure and the management of the IT infrastructure. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Client Applications Support duties: Designs, develops, implements, and updates internal IT applicationsin accordance withspecifications and business needs., designs, codes, tests, and debugs computer programs, and prepares systems documentation and training.A management role that supervises employees focusing on tactical, operational activities within a specified area, with the majority of time spent overseeing area of responsibility, planning, prioritizing and/or directing the responsibilities of employees.Goalachievement is typicallyaccomplishedthroughperformanceof direct and/or indirect reports. A role that directs a department or small unit that includes multiple teams led by managers and/or team Leaders. Responsibilities typicallyinclude:ownership of short to mid-term (1-3 years) execution of functional strategy and the operational direction of the Department, problems faced are often complex and require extensive investigation andanalysis, andrequires ability to influence others to accept practices and approaches, and ability to communicate and influence executive leadership.At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.Pay Range:$134,525.66 - $171,524.44