Director, Corporate Applications

Company: Murphy USA
Location: El Dorado
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITIONThe Director IT (Corporate Systems) is responsible for the overall development and support of software applications for the company. This position will partner with other areas of the business to extract maximum value from technology investments. Additionally, the Director IT (Corporate Systems) will ensure that expectations around Project Delivery, Enhancements, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and standard operations are met or exceeded.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate with an execution mindset, make best practices fit for purpose and solve complex business problems.
• Produce results with limited direction and stay aligned to MUSA's goals and core competencies while also leading teams to do the same.
• Oversee support of critical systems including being on call outside of business hours to provide direction on evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Manage the process of maintaining roadmaps for each Team/Application, and ensure we are executing against those roadmaps.
• Drive day-to-day management and serve as point of escalation for all teams developing and supporting solutions deployed in the applications environment.
• Drive training, recognition of strengths/opportunities and employee development of all direct reports.
• Collaborate with vendors, coworkers and stakeholders on projects including projects centered around Application Lifecycle Management and Application Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Establish, maintain and serve as a liaison with vendors and stakeholders and lead all Vendor Management on supported systems.
• Support Procurement and Legal departments with reviews, feedback, and negotiation of vendor contracts.
• Assist in the development and establishment of policies, procedures, and standards for the applications, support, and development team. In addition, will assure complete and accurate documentation of all new and existing systems.
• Understanding of Agile and Scrum concepts, and how to apply them in a support organization.
• Proper priorities management which results in delivery of decreased risks, maintain compliance, increase productivity, increase revenue, and decreased costs.
• Buy and build expedient system solution recommendations that lead to significant speed of service, cost savings/revenue generation, application performance, and longevity.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBroad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc. Equivalent to a four-year college degree, plus 7 years related experience and/or training, and 5 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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