Director, Business Applications

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

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The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.

LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what’s next through sport, community and the power of our differences.

The 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will represent LA and leverage the strength of our community’s creativity as we collectively work to design a Games that we all want to be apart of. We do this by focusing on people and by inviting everyone into the story of the LA28 Games.

The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors. 

Values and Behaviors:

• Optimism – Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact
• Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn’t easy
• Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs
• Inclusion – We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are
• Co-Creation – We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings
• Boldness – We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo

Director, Business Applications

The Director of Business Applications will oversee key business systems, including Workday HCM, Workday Finance, Greenhouse, legal systems like Agiloft and Docusign, and collaboration platforms like SharePoint and Smartsheet. This role requires a forward-thinking, hands-on professional with a strong ability to communicate objectives, develop plans, and deliver results. In this role you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and optimizing our organization’s Enterprise Application landscape.  This role reports to the VP of Technology Applications and Systems Architecture.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee key Enterprise applications, integrations and data.  This includes Workday HCM, Workday Finance, Greenhouse, Agiloft, Docusign, SharePoint, Smartsheet, and other Finance, Procurement, HR and enterprise collaboration tools. 

• Manage and oversee the Business Applications and Office and Administrative systems team members, managed service providers, and key consultants to align with business needs and identified outcomes. 

• Review and manage the escalation of relevant service process issues across Technology, service providers, and business partners. 

• Identify and evaluate process and technology improvement opportunities. Plan and implement changes to enhance customer experience and efficiency. 

• Oversee change management within the application portfolio and implement best-in-class solutions. 

• Identify gaps in existing processes and tools, build product roadmaps to address prioritized gaps, and run programs to implement the product roadmap. 

• Act as the subject matter expert, program manager, and ongoing support leader for the application portfolio. 

• Develop and execute a strategic vision for key Enterprise applications, including Workday and supporting Workforce, Construction Finance, and Procurement systems, aligning it with our business objectives. 

• Lead the team to deliver key enhancement projects, from requirements gathering to post-go-live support. 

• Engage with business leaders to understand their needs and pain points. 

• Oversee the design, implementation, testing, and go-live of any direct integration between enterprise business applications and other games management systems. 

• Establish governance processes for key enterprise applications aligned to overarching Technology strategies, including change management, security controls, access management, and data privacy. 

• Support the implementation and integration of key construction finance, legal and procurement tools with existing LA28 systems and processes. 

• In partnership with Architecture team oversee and validate design and management of complex SharePoint file structures, workflows, and permissions.to support optimization and ease of collaboration across the organization.  

• Collaborate with Cyber Security team to ensure enterprise business applications are aligned with Cyber Security policies and standards. 

Background & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years managing enterprise applications, with at least 5 years specifically overseeing systems like Workday HCM, Workday Finance, Greenhouse, Agiloft, Docusign, SharePoint, Smartsheet, and other Finance, Procurement, HR, and enterprise collaboration tools.
• Proven experience leading and managing diverse unique teams, including internal members, managed service providers, and key consultants.
• Strong technical background in enterprise application integration and data management.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and evaluate opportunities for process and technology improvements.
• Expertise in overseeing change management processes within an application portfolio.
• Ability to develop and execute a strategic vision for enterprise applications.
• Experience leading enhancement projects from requirements gathering through post-go-live support.
• Strong ability to engage with business leaders to understand their needs and pain points.
• Proficiency in designing, implementing, testing, and managing integrations between enterprise applications and other systems.
• Experience building and implementing governance processes for key enterprise applications, including change management, security controls, access management, and data privacy.
• Proven partnership with Architecture and Cyber Security teams to optimize applications and align them with security policies.
• Experience managing complex SharePoint file management architectures.  

Position Requirements:

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions 

• This role works onsite at the LA28 office in Los Angeles.
• This role requires extended periods of sitting, as well as frequent use of a computer and other office equipment. 

Education:

• An undergraduate degree in Technology, or relevant field preferred / Managerial certification 

Expectations:

• Forward-thinking and proactive approach. 

• Strong leadership and project management skills. 

• Ability to identify and implement process improvements. 

• Engage with other platform teams to align on global data management. 

• Monitor system performance and propose enhancements. 

• Champion a culture of continuous learning and user exploration. 

• Continuously upgrade skillsets and knowledge of Enterprise solutions. 

• Self-starter with experience in defining tasks, seeking feedback, and evolving work where applicable. 

• Ability to lead by influence in an environment with complex interdependencies. 

• Ability to work effectively in a close team environment, providing project management and supporting technical abilities for various projects and initiatives. 

• Proven ability to build strong interpersonal relationships with people across the organization, while balancing assertiveness and setting expectations with diplomacy. 

• A collaborative mindset: someone who prioritizes the team and fosters a culture of high performance without ego. 

• Ability to implement and manage change effectively. 

• An excitement for the committee's mission of building the best Olympic and Paralympic Games, while thinking differently all along the way. 

Submission Requirements:

• Resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000.00 - $170,000.00. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

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LA28 is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.