Job Description:

Our client is hyper focused on delighting the customer – both internal customers and external customers. High quality data, effectively leveraged software and tight integration all combine to create that delightful experience. They are seeking a creative, driven, detail-oriented and hands-on leader to ensure that their data and applications deliver that experience. 

Data is only as good as the applications that create it. And applications are only as good as the data that they leverage. The Director Data & Applications plays a critical role in the ensuring that the relationship between data and applications is a robust and healthy one that benefits both. Furthermore, in order for applications to deliver next level value, they must share data quickly, flexibly and without flaw. This role will drive the strategies and execution for providing data and software based solutions that will deliver intrinsic value and seamless service to our internal and external customers. 

Responsibilities:

• Maximize the value of our data. This translates into understanding the data we have, understanding key business drivers and delivering both operational and analytic solutions that drive value. 
• Maximize the value of our enterprise applications. This translates into understanding what each platform does best, understanding key business drivers and delivering software solutions that create efficiencies, reduce friction and improve quality. 
• Develop productive relationships with leaders across the organization to ensure that the operation and support of our data and software solutions are meeting expected levels of service, quality, and performance. 
• Drive the harmonization of data, software and process across the enterprise that ultimately lowers the cost of doing business and positions the company for scalable growth. 
• Facilitate a governance process to gain consensus on a prioritized set of measurable business outcomes supported by data and software initiatives. 
• Work closely with functional leads, understand their needs, establish realistic expectations, develop work plans, own the development, and then deliver the solution. 
• Act as subject matter expert and advisor on the topic of analytical tools, enterprise data systems and analytical methodologies. 
• Manage a team of employees and partners to ensure the use of their time is maximized and their skills are developed in accordance with the priorities of the business. 

Required Skills / Attitudes:

• BS in computer science, information systems, engineering, business management or related field 
• Deep expertise and at least 6 years of hands-on and managerial experience in Data and Analytics. 
• Strong experience and at least 4 years implementing, managing and supporting enterprise platforms such as ERP, CRM, HCM. 
• Experience with Azure Data Factor or equivalent Data Engineering tools highly beneficial 
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI or equivalent BI tools highly beneficial 
• Experience with IQMS/DelmiaWorks, Salesforce, ADP, M365 highly beneficial. 
• Experience harmonizing data and applications across multiple companies or facilities highly beneficial. 
• Experience in Manufacturing or Distribution highly beneficial. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate credibly at all levels of the organization (face-to-face, verbal, written) 
• Propensity for problems solving and continuous improvement 
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation 
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis  
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic 

Abides by our core values:

• Safety - Everything we do is driven by safety excellence; our employee safety is paramount 
• Integrity – We are respectful, ethical and authentic in all our actions: 
• People First – We welcome, collaborate with and support others by being proactive, approachable and agile 
• Accountability – We keep commitments we make to one another and continually challenges ourselves by achieving ambitious goals without compromising quality 
• Friendly – We are kind, encourage positivity and make time to connect and laugh 

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties, the employee will be working in an office environment as well as on the manufacturing plant floor. The employee is required to sit and/or stand for computer or floor responsibilities, reach with hands and arms and handle objects and other tools, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull, maintain balance, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distances, and climb stairs. Employee may be required to lift up to 20 pounds.  

Salary/Rate: $185,000 - $190,000 (depends on experience level).  

Benefits: Medical, PTO, 401(k), and more.

About Us

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 27 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA—built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

• Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible
• Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi – Rebecca):

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.

These AI hiring tools help us:

• Transcribe interviews
• Summarize candidate responses
• Generate job-related insights
• Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

• The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.
• The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.