We're looking for a Director of Enterprise Applications to lead our IT strategy implementation and manage our key enterprise applications.

With a strong focus on Oracle ERP, enterprise data management and system integrations, you will be responsible for leveraging Azure Data Platform for data warehousing, analytics, and AI-driven insights while ensuring seamless integration across applications.

Location: Location can be flexible with remote working available.  Occasional travel to our offices in Rushden, Northamptonshire and London will be required

Hours: 37.5 hours per week – some flexibility on hours available, just let us know when you speak to us

What will you be responsible for?

• Strategic Leadership and Governance – defining and executing an enterprise applications and data strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals
• ERP and Enterprise Application Management - driving the roadmap, architecture, and lifecycle management of Oracle ERP (Cloud or On-Premise)
• Data Strategy and Azure Data Platform – acting as the primary owner of Oracle ERP, overseeing implementation, upgrades, integrations, and ongoing support. Leading the adoption and optimization of the Azure Data Platform (Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, Power BI, and AI/ML services)
• Enterprise Integrations and iPaaS - designing and overseeing enterprise-wide integrations, ensuring seamless data flow between Oracle ERP and other applications (CRM, HCM, BI, SCM)
• Business Process Optimisation and Digital Transformation - partnering with business units to analyse and improve operational processes through ERP, data, and integration strategies.
• Team Leadership and Vendor Management - building and leading a high-performing enterprise applications, data, and integrations team as well as managing key relationships with Oracle, Microsoft, and other technology partners, negotiating contracts and ensuring service excellence

What are we looking for?

The role of Director of Enterprise Applications is great for you if you have:

• Significant experience in enterprise applications management, with a focus on Oracle ERP (Cloud or EBS)
• Strong expertise in Azure Data Platform (Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, Power BI)
• Proven experience in designing and managing enterprise integrations using iPaaS solutions (Azure Integration Services, Oracle Integration Cloud, Mulesoft, Boomi)
• Knowledge of ERP modules (Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, HR) and their integrations
• Strong understanding of data governance, cybersecurity, and compliance standards (GDPR, SOX).
• Hands-on experience with API-based integrations, data pipelines, and cloud-based data strategies.

Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier