Director, Business Applications

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The Director of Business Applications is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the strategy, design, implementation, and optimization of business applications that support key organizational functions. This role requires a strategic visionary who can align technology solutions with business objectives, drive digital transformation, and ensure robust support and maintenance of application systems. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, low/no-code platform experience, leadership acumen, and a deep understanding of business processes to create seamless, efficient, and impactful applications that improve overall business operations. 

This position can be remote PST. 

Who We Are: 

We’re a $10+ billion, rapidly growing workforce solutions provider in the healthcare industry. We deliver tech-enabled services that help healthcare organizations meet and manage their contingent labor needs. We build and manage tech-enabled marketplaces for national and local healthcare talent and deliver contingent labor management solutions through our proprietary software platform.

At Aya, we’re obsessed with creating exceptional experiences for our clients, clinicians and employees. In fact, we put employee satisfaction above all else. Our team members are responsible for incomparable customer experience and we know that happy employees are critical to maintaining happy clients. We foster an entrepreneurial, high-energy, low-bureaucracy culture and value innovative thinking and creative problem solving. We embrace diversity in thought and backgrounds unified by a commitment to high achievement. When you join Aya, you’ll be surrounded by teammates who care about you as an individual and leaders who will help you grow both personally and professionally.

Responsibilities: 

• Strategic Leadership: Define and lead the business applications strategy to align with organizational goals and objectives, prioritizing investments in technology that drive business value and operational excellence. 
• Application Management: Oversee the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of business applications, including ERP, CRM, low/no-code platforms, and other enterprise systems. 
• Low/No-Code Platform Integration: Lead the selection, implementation, and adoption of low/no-code platforms to empower business units to create custom applications, streamline processes, and accelerate solution delivery. 
• Team Leadership & Development: Build and manage a high-performing team of application developers, administrators, analysts, and project managers; foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. 
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact with software vendors and third-party service providers; manage vendor relationships, contracts, and ensure SLAs are met. 
• Project Management: Lead cross-functional projects from ideation to deployment; ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the desired specifications. 
• Process Optimization: Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency within business units. 
• Data Integrity & Security: Ensure that all applications are compliant with company security policies and data governance standards. 
• Budget Management: Develop and manage the budget for business applications; ensure spending aligns with department and organizational financial goals. 

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred. 
• Experience: Minimum of 8+ years of experience in business applications management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. 
• Low/No-Code Proficiency: Experience with low/no-code platforms (e.g., Microsoft Power Platform, Mendix, OutSystems) and a demonstrated ability to drive citizen development initiatives. 
• Technical Proficiency: Extensive experience with enterprise-level applications (e.g., ERP, CRM, HRIS) and familiarity with cloud-based solutions and SaaS platforms. 
• Leadership Skills: Proven track record of building and managing successful teams, with strong skills in coaching, mentorship, and conflict resolution. 
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail. 
• Project Management: Demonstrated success in managing complex projects with cross-functional stakeholders; PMP certification is a plus. 
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. 
• AI/ML: Professional experience with AI and/or Machine Learning is strongly preferred

What We Offer:

• Free premium medical, dental, life and vision insurance   
• Generous 401(k) match   
• Aya also offers other benefits to those that are eligible and where required by applicable law, including reimbursements and discretionary bonuses   
• Aya provides paid sick leave in accordance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws. Aya’s general sick leave policy is that employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. However, to the extent any provisions of the statement above conflict with any applicable paid sick leave laws, the applicable paid sick leave laws are controlling   
• Celebrations! We hit our goals and reward ourselves.    
• Company-sponsored virtual events, happy hours and team-building activities are always on the horizon — plus, you get a special treat on your birthday!  
• Unlimited DTO — we believe in time off!   
• Virtual yoga, meditation or boot camp classes offered daily   

Compensation: Aya reasonably anticipates the pay scale for this position to an annual salary of $200,000 to $250,000.

The pay scale for this position may vary if applicant possesses experience outside of what Aya reasonably anticipates for this position. Bonuses are subject to the role and your manager’s discretion.   

Aya is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including Disability / Vets, and welcomes all to apply. Please click here for our EEO policy.