Director For Enterprise Systems Application Development And Modernization Job at Citi (Tampa)

Job Description

The Director for Enterprise Systems Application Development and Modernization(Hybrid) is a senior management level position responsible for the end-to-end delivery, stability, and strategic evolution of enterprise ERP platforms, including Oracle Financials, Aravo, GEP, Concur, and SAP Fieldglass. This role operates at the intersection of technology, finance, procurement, risk, and operations, ensuring platforms are scalable, compliant, and aligned to enterprise transformation objectives. The role provides senior leadership across global delivery teams, owns platform roadmaps, and partners with business and executive stakeholders to modernize financial and supplier ecosystems while managing cost, risk, and regulatory obligations.

Job Responsibility

Own the technology strategy and multi-year roadmap for enterprise platforms including ERP platforms, aligning with enterprise architecture and business transformation goals
Drive platform modernization, cloud adoption, automation, and data enablement across Finance, Procurement, Payables, Third-Party Risk, and Contingent Workforce domains
Act as a trusted technology advisor to senior business and Operations leaders
Ensure solutions support regulatory, audit, and compliance requirements (SOX, financial controls, vendor risk, data privacy)
Contribute significantly to both engineering and research initiatives within the Generative AI domain
Adopt a product-focused approach, ensuring the development of robust, scalable, and user-friendly solutions
Thrive in a fast-paced environment by continuously testing, learning, and tackling cutting-edge problems
Drive the enterprise-wide adoption and successful integration of Generative AI solutions
Demonstrate strong problem-solving capabilities and a proactive learning mindset, continuously acquiring new skills
Exhibit excellent communication and collaboration skills, effectively engaging with diverse stakeholders
Be adaptable and resourceful in navigating complex technical and organizational challenges
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating sound ethical judgment and particular consideration for the firm's reputation, its clients and assets
Prioritize rapid delivery and iterative development, demonstrating adaptability and a willingness to pivot rather than pursuing a perfect upfront solution
Provide end-to-end accountability for program delivery across the platforms, from intake through deployment and post-production stabilization
Lead large-scale global implementations, upgrades, and integrations, managing complex dependencies across upstream and downstream systems
Establish and enforce delivery governance, release management, and quality standards across Agile and hybrid delivery models
Proactively manage delivery risk, financial exposure, and operational resilience
Serve as executive platform owner, accountable for availability, performance, security, and user experience
Drive standardization and reuse across platforms to reduce technical debt and operational cost
Own budget planning, forecasting, and cost optimization
Lead vendor and system integrator management, including contract negotiations, performance management, and value realization
Ensure commercial and delivery models support long-term sustainability and scalability
Partner with Business Operations, Risk, Compliance and Technology leadership to align platform capabilities with business priorities
Translate complex technology topics into clear executive-level insights to support decision-making
Represent Technology in steering committees, audit forums, and regulatory discussions
Lead and develop senior technology managers, architects, and delivery leads across global locations
Build high-performing teams with strong succession planning, talent development, and diversity of thought
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence

Requirements

Strong hands-on experience in designing and implementing solutions in ERP platforms
Strong hands-on experience with Agile delivery, product management, and value stream methodologies
Proven track record in producing high-quality project artifacts and senior management reports within technology or risk & controls domains
Hands on exp implementing Oracle Financials applications is mandatory
Demonstrated ability to structure and lead product working groups, driving consensus on requirements and facilitating the development and implementation of processes, data, and system designs
Motivated self-starter with the ability to quickly learn new skills and effectively navigate complex organizational structures
Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Master's degree preferred
Experience with build and deployment (CI/CD) tools
Fluency in at least two programming languages, with a strong preference for Python and Java
Strong understanding of Language Models (LLMs), transformers, agentic frameworks, vector stores, and search algorithms
Familiarity with one of the major cloud platforms including AWS, GCP, or Azure
Experience working on SaaS vendor platforms
Prior experience in contributing significantly to both engineering and research initiatives within the Generative AI domain
Prior experience with platform modernization, cloud adoption, automation, and data enablement across Finance, Procurement, Payables, Third-Party Risk, and Contingent Workforce domains

What we offer

medical
dental & vision coverage
401(k)
life, accident, and disability insurance
wellness programs
paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

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