Vice President of Business Applications

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future! 

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence.  For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid.   Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

Responsibilities

Join us in leading the change!

The VP of Business Applications plays a critical role in EPE’s future by leading business applications strategy and execution, ensuring that technology supports the company’s scaling ambitions. This leader near-term focus will be to drive the implementation of an ERP (Unit 4) to modernize finance, accounting, billing, and project management processes while shaping a comprehensive enterprise architecture to support ongoing business transformation. The VP of Business Applications will report directly to the CEO, engage at the board level, and collaborate with senior leadership to align technology with business priorities—including AI integration, cybersecurity, and operational intelligence.

We seek a high-energy, strategic, and execution-focused leader with deep ERP experience, technical expertise, and business acumen—someone who thrives in high-growth environments and is eager to roll up their sleeves to drive impact.

How you can make an impact:

• ERP Leadership

  • Lead the delivery of a Unit 4 ERP implementation orchestrating project work across the functional lines of business

  • Ensure seamless deployment and business process optimization

• Business Application Strategy

  • Build and Scale the IT function to support business growth

  • Deliver future system enhancements and enterprise applications

  • Align technology initiatives with business goals

  • Manage vendor relationships to successfully execute on the initiative and create strong partnerships

• Enterprise Architecture Thought Leadership

  • Advise senior leadership on cutting-edge technology solutions

  • Enhance business performance through optimized enterprise architecture

• Technology Governance & Roadmap Execution

  • Define the future vision for help desk functionality

  • Strengthen cybersecurity strategies to mitigate risks

  • Identify and plan future system needs

• Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Partner with leadership to align technology, AI strategy, and business intelligence

  • Support operational priorities with integrated technology solutions

• Project & Budget Management

  • Set IT priorities to ensure business-driven execution

  • Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget

• Leadership & Development

  • Manage and coach IT leaders, and cross-functional teams

  • Foster a high-performance IT culture and ensure excellence in implementation and operations

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

• 15+ years of experience leading IT business applications in high-growth, mid-sized companies

• Expert in ERP delivery—full lifecycle leadership across business case development, vendor selection, cutover, deployment, and hyper care

• Proven track record of high-quality, on-time, on-budget solutions

Technical & Business Skills

• Deep expertise in ERP systems (Unit 4 preferred), enterprise architecture, IT governance, data strategy, and integration

• Ability to quickly learn business operations and proactively drive improvements across multiple functions

• Experience supporting a remote workforce and integrating acquisitions on both application and infrastructure domains

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Inclusive, high-energy, results-driven leadership style
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with peers and stakeholders
• Excellent communication (verbal and written)
• Ability to navigate competing priorities and manage complex projects

How we support you:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
• Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities based on position.

Location: This position will be located in Austin, TX

Travel:  Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster

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EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.