Senior Director, Business Applications

FARO is an imaging company - and an imagining company. We envision a better, more insightful, and more powerful world realized through digital 3D means and measurement technologies. Right from the start, we have helped our customers make better decisions - faster and more accurately than anyone else in the industry.We work with the largest companies on the planet to provide the solutions that enable them to overcome their most pressing industry challenges. In aerospace and automotive, we work with firms like SpaceX, NASA, Tesla and Volvo among others. In the construction industry, we work with the largest builders to scan and design astonishing projects. For public safety professionals, our forensics scanning tools solve crimes and document scenes with high tech gear you probably see on CSI and in the movies!We believe that if it can be dreamed it can also be measured. And if it can be measured, it can also be realized.FARO is looking for a Senior Director of Business Systems Applications to lead our teams that develop and support the applications that drive our business processes. As part of our Digital Office organization, you will provide leadership and operational oversight to multiple teams within our Information Technology function from our office in Lake Mary, Florida or Atlanta, Georgia. This will be considered a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of 2- 3 days in the office weekly. Essential Functions:Lead, mentor, and coach a team of technologists within a global organization that develop and support applications driving our business processes.Promote career development for managed staff.Translate company vision and strategy into department vision and strategy.Define strategy and multi-year roadmaps ensuring programs are defined and executed.Manage lifecycle of applications, including planning for upgrades and replacements when necessary.Gain alignment with senior leadership and key stakeholdersEnsure adherence to compliance standards.Forecast and manage budgets and staffing.Anticipate and mitigate obstacles, risks, and business disruptions caused by change initiatives.Actively collaborate with other department leaders and business stakeholders to support, develop, and evolve business systems and processes for the current and future needs of the company.Implement industry best practices that are right sized for the organization to manage risk, meet business needs, and deliver services and solutions successfully.Qualifications And RequirementsStrong interpersonal skills including excellent written, verbal, listening, critical thinking, presentation, and facilitation skills.Ability to establish working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.Effective problem-solving skills with attention to detailCustomer Service orientedEffectively influences senior leaders and business leaders on industry trends and emerging technologies in anticipation of new business processes and systems; challenge the status quo in support of the technology direction.Exceptional management & organizational skills enabling real time prioritization and a strong ability for holding the team accountable to results.Demonstrated success in organizational development and change management.Proven ability to engage, motivate, and develop direct and indirect reports, including working with outsourced partnersBA/BS Degree in applicable field 5+ years’ experience in Information Technology management.Experience in SAP, SFDC, or similar ERP and CRM systemsStrong interpersonal skills including excellent written, verbal, listening, critical thinking, presentation and facilitation skillsAbility to establish effective stakeholder relationshipsFlexibility during organizational and/or business changesAbility to gather appropriate level of participation and input to decision-makingProven ability to influence senior leadership on industry trends and emerging technologies in anticipation of new business processes and systems; challenge the status quo in support of the technology directionand negotiate outcomes for explicit business resultsMultiyear experience managing people leaders (Directors, Senior Managers, Managers)Expert at attracting and retaining candidatesCommitment to understand, communicate and improve the quality of multiple teamsWhat Faro Can Offer You:FARO has excellent benefits for you and your family. We not only care for our employees but also to their immediate family members. We believe in a balanced work-life and have developed programs and benefits plans to support that ethic, such as:A competitive paid time off bank and paid holidaysMedical, dental, life and AD&D insurance plansPre-tax flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care401K with employer matchTuition reimbursement and training opportunitiesWellness fairsFrequent lunch and learns to help educate employees about issues affecting their livesOther employee eventsINCLUSIVEAt FARO, we are committed to encouraging different perspectives and ideas that foster innovation. We believe that we are strongest with a diverse team of employees. We want every FARO employee to feel our commitment to showing respect for all and encouraging open collaboration and communication.FARO is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. FARO is a government contractor and will take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders.Join us. Become part of a dynamic organization that values quality, leadership, teamwork, honesty and openness as a way of life in conducting our business.LI-Hybrid