Director, Enterprise Business Applications

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. is a global manufacturer headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. HPS has grown to become the leader in North America in the custom design and manufacture of dry type transformers. For the past century, HPS has grown to deliver electrical power solutions to global markets and provides solutions for complex applications like, mining, rectifier, drives, traction, wind, solar and many other electrical power applications. The world relies on HPS to continually conceive and produce state-of-the-art transformer technology. We currently have an opening for a Director, Enterprise Business Applications, come grow with us!

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the Director, Enterprise Business Applications is accountable for the strategy, performance, and evolution of the organization’s enterprise business application portfolio. This role ensures that core platforms supporting manufacturing, supply chain, finance, commercial, P&C, and corporate functions are reliable, scalable, secure, and aligned with business priorities in a multinational manufacturing environment, while driving responsible adoption of AI-enabled capabilities.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Define and execute a multi-year enterprise applications strategy aligned with business objectives and operating priorities
• Partner with business and functional leaders to translate needs into technology roadmaps and investment plans.
• Oversee the performance, stability, and lifecycle management of enterprise applications, including incident, change, and release processes.
• Lead modernization initiatives across ERP, CRM, HRIS, finance, and manufacturing systems to improve scalability and reduce technical debt.
• Drive adoption of AI-enabled capabilities (e.g., vendor AI, Microsoft Copilot, custom solutions) to enhance productivity, decision-making, and automation.
• Ensure AI-enabled features and automations are operated reliably, monitored effectively, and supported within standard service models.
• Enable system integration, process standardization, and data-driven operations
• Support M&A activities by assessing application and data landscapes, defining target-state architectures, and planning phased integrations, including AI and analytics alignment.
• Manage budgets, vendors, and implementation partners, ensuring effective delivery and measurable business value (including software licensing, AI services, support and delivery partners)
• Establish governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity, data, and regulatory requirements, and managing application and AI-related risk
• Lead and develop global application teams, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and outcome-focused culture.
• Partner with risk, security, legal, and compliance teams to proactively identify and mitigate application and AI-related risks.

Do you qualify? We are seeking:

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise applications leadership
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (Master’s an asset)
• Proven experience in complex, manufacturing-focused environments
• Proven experience implementing and overseeing AI‑enabled business applications, including embedded vendor AI and productivity copilots, with awareness of data, security, and operational implications.
• Strong expertise across ERP-centric ecosystems supporting supply chain, finance, HR, and operations
• Solid understanding of application architecture, integration, and governance practices.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into technology roadmaps and outcomes
• Relevant certifications (PMP, Agile, ERP, Azure/AWS) considered an asset
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

NOTE: Hammond Power Solutions encourages applications from all qualified candidates. HPS has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact our People & Culture team if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.

Some of the benefits of working at Hammond:

We are Great Place to Work Certified! Our people work hard for us—so we make sure our benefits work hard for them. Our equitable pay, benefits, and practices prioritize security, health, and well-being while sharing in our business success through variable pay programs and our Employee Stock Ownership Program.

Our core benefits focus on wellness, mental health, and financial security when employees need them the most, early career or getting ready for retirement. We also support work-life balance through flexible work schedules, paid time off, and leaves of absence. Employees and their families also have access to our confidential, best-in-class Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

We are committed to sustainable business practices and offer opportunities for our employees to support the communities where we live and work through our Hammond Giving Strategy.

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