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Vice President, Enterprise Applications
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Job Location:
Manhattan, IL - USA
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Posted:
16 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
14 December 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Vice President Enterprise Applications(Contract-to-Hire Onsite)
Midtown Manhattan NY
Contract to Hire
**Future Track: Succession to Chief Information Officer (CIO)
About the Role
We are seeking an accomplished VP Enterprise Applications to modernize and lead our enterprise technology stack with direct accountability for stabilizing and transforming core business systems. This is a contract-to-hire executive role based onsite in Midtown Manhattan designed as a succession path to CIO within 1236 months for a high-performing leader.
Key Responsibilities
Midtown Manhattan NY
Contract to Hire
**Future Track: Succession to Chief Information Officer (CIO)
About the Role
We are seeking an accomplished VP Enterprise Applications to modernize and lead our enterprise technology stack with direct accountability for stabilizing and transforming core business systems. This is a contract-to-hire executive role based onsite in Midtown Manhattan designed as a succession path to CIO within 1236 months for a high-performing leader.
Key Responsibilities
- Enterprise Application Modernization & Legacy Transformation
- Develop and execute strategic roadmaps to modernize refactor or migrate legacy IBM i/AS400 core applications to scalable ERP or cloud platforms.
- Serve as chief architect defining modern integration frameworks (APIs event-driven middleware microservices) to connect legacy with new systems (e-commerce POS supply chain).
- Address technical debt and reduce risk associated with legacy custom RPG/CL code bases.
- ERP Rescue Project Management & Rigor
- Establish project governance milestone tracking and change control to bring off-course ERP or application initiatives back on track.
- Drive program executionensuring cross-functional alignment with system integrators software vendors and business stakeholders.
- Own SIT/UAT/test cutover managementprotecting operational stability across manufacturing distribution and retail business lines.
- Apparel Industry Process Architecture
- Translate complex business/operational requirements into optimized systems and technology-enabled workflows (Design/PLM Sourcing Manufacturing WMS TMS).
- Architect and streamline omnichannel functions (wholesale B2B EDI matrix ordering allocation POS e-commerce dropship inventory management).
- 12 years of progressive IT/application leadership with at least 5 in an apparel/fashion Client or similar manufacturing/distribution environment.
- Expert-level experience with ERP modernization AS400/IBM i migration (incl. RPG and CL) and hybrid enterprise environments.
- Demonstrated track record as program manager for large ERP implementations rescues and/or application modernization projects.
- Deep understanding of retail/wholesale and supply chain processesPLM WMS TMS EDI matrix inventory and DTC.
- Strong team leadership vendor management and executive stakeholder communication skills.
- Hands-on approachcomfortable being architecture strategist and program doer.
- Bachelors degree in Information Systems Engineering or equivalent; Masters or MBA a plus.
Required Experience:
Exec
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