Job Description
Collaboration drives Nordson’s success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work. Nordson is seeking a highly skilled IT Senior Manager to lead our HRIS and Business Application Solutions organization. At Nordson, the IT Senior Manager of HRIS and Business Application Solutions will develop the vision and strategy that aligns with Nordson’s existing HR, non-ERP Business Applications, and software development. This role would also influence future business solutions under one cohesive technology strategy and roadmap. In collaboration with Enterprise Architecture, cross-functional IT leaders and business stakeholders, this role will drive Nordson’s HR and non-ERP Business Application Solutions simplification, transformation, and solution delivery methodology to meet current and deliver on future business objectives. The IT Senior Manager of HRIS and Business Application Solutions will shape their organization’s software engineering delivery model. This role will have a significant impact on Nordson’s solution development, standardization, strategic planning, and IT continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of technical software configuration and development expertise, business acumen, strategic vision, and leadership abilities to drive our digital initiatives forward. The role would also ensure technical oversight to help maximize technology investments and ensure that enterprise applications align with the company's strategic goals and support Nordson’s growth objectives. As the leader of the IT Senior Manager of HRIS and Business Application Solutions, you will be directly instrumental in cultivating a culture of excellence. This role involves hands on functional and technical leadership to manage a high-performing team of professionals, offering a unique opportunity to lead and mentor a talented team while driving transformative change across the organization. If you're a visionary leader with a passion for HRIS, business application management, software development with a proven track record of success, we encourage you to apply and join us on our journey towards innovation and growth. The role is also expected to accomplish other responsibilities as defined. Strategic Leadership Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Partner with business and IT stakeholders to understand their needs, requirements, and define technology or process-driven solutions that address the gaps. Define long‑term talent strategy including team structure, skills development, and succession planning Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture and business stakeholders to create, refine, and drive the non-ERP Business solutions roadmap and implementation of the solutions. Manage budgets, resource plans, vendor relationships, and cross‑functional initiatives supporting enterprise-wide technology transformation. Lead the team in evaluating and selecting technologies, frameworks, tools, and platforms that enhance scalability, reliability, and performance. Software Development & Configuration Management Provide technical leadership and direction to cross‑functional software development teams to ensure high‑quality, utilization of best practices, timely delivery of products and enhancements. Establish and drive best‑practice software engineering standards, including coding conventions, secure development practices, design patterns, and documentation expectations. Establish and maintain robust release management frameworks to support predictable, secure, and repeatable deployment cycles. Partner with IT operations, cybersecurity, and compliance teams to ensure releases meet organizational standards for security, risk, and regulatory compliance. Create an environment that fosters innovation, continuous improvement, and adoption of modern engineering methodologies such as Agile, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and cloud‑native development. Own and optimize configuration management tooling (e.g., Git-based platforms, artifact repositories, deployment orchestration tools) to support efficient and scalable workflows. Solution Delivery Collaborate with PMO to deliver project objectives, timelines, prioritization, and implementation plans, ensuring cost effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery of high-quality IT solutions. Support expansion of ETS delivery framework, including waterfall and agile solution delivery methodologies across