Head of Software Systems – Business Enablement

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Head of Software Systems leading a 300+ application portfolio for The Fedcap Group, a global nonprofit advancing economic well-being. Driving modernization, architecture, AI, adoption, vendors, and team growth.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead management, optimization, governance, and lifecycle of all software systems across The Fedcap Group’s international footprint
  • Define and execute a multi-year systems roadmap aligned with organizational growth
  • Drive platform rationalization and consolidation
  • Identify and scale AI, automation, and emerging capabilities within software platforms
  • Lead system administration, configuration, and functional support across a 300+ system and vendor portfolio
  • Establish standards for configuration, release management, testing, change control, documentation, and production readiness
  • Design application role and permission models with Security and Compliance
  • Coordinate vulnerability remediation, upgrades, patches, vendor maintenance, data archival, and disaster recovery requirements
  • Build and lead the business partnership function between technology and business operations
  • Establish systems service catalog, intake, prioritization, escalation paths, and satisfaction targets
  • Lead implementations, upgrades, and migrations from requirements through stabilization, including UAT, deployment readiness, training, and post-launch support
  • Monitor utilization and adoption and develop remediation plans
  • Lead systems and application architecture, integration patterns, interoperability standards, and architecture reviews
  • Partner with Software Engineering and Data & Analytics on integrations, data quality, reporting, and dependencies
  • Manage software vendors, licensing, service levels, budgets, forecasting, negotiations, renewals, and purchasing decisions
  • Lead vendor business reviews and ensure contractual accountability
  • Support RFPs, proposals, pre-acquisition due diligence, and post-acquisition systems onboarding and harmonization
  • Build, coach, and lead a high-performing distributed team

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 10+ years in enterprise applications, business systems, or digital transformation roles
  • 5+ years in leadership
  • Proven success leading major system implementations, migrations, adoption programs, and platform rationalization across multiple business units or entities
  • Experience managing distributed teams, business-facing technology functions, and third-party software vendors
  • Strong working knowledge of Oracle Fusion ERP and enterprise platforms spanning CRM, case management, student management, and EHR
  • Familiarity with modern SaaS administration
  • Understanding of application integrations, APIs, identity and access management, role-based permissions, release management, application security fundamentals, and AI and automation capabilities within software platforms
  • Strong capability in application portfolio management, software licensing, service management, and technology financial optimization
  • Business-first leadership style with strong customer orientation and focus on measurable operational outcomes
  • Ability to build trusted relationships with executives, operational leaders, technical teams, vendors, and end users
  • Comfortable operating in a federated, international organization undergoing significant transformation
  • ITIL, PMP, Prosci, business analysis, TOGAF, and/or relevant platform certifications preferred
  • Advanced degree preferred
  • Experience leading application architecture, integration standards, and architecture reviews across a complex, multi-entity organization preferred

Benefits:

  • $40,000 performance bonus
  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Life/AD&D & Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Commuter Benefits
  • 403(b)
  • Wellness Program
  • Benefits may vary by location and business unit