Marc Woodard
Director of IT Business Applications @Quanex
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WORK HISTORY
Director of IT Business Applications @Quanex
US
Responsible for shaping the strategic direction of our application portfolio and ensuring the effective and efficient operation of critical business applications. Manage three of the company’s five divisions. Lead a team of skilled professionals, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and drive innovation in technology solutions to support our business objectives.Strategic Leadership:Develop and execute a comprehensive IT applications strategy aligned with the company\'s overall business goals. Drive innovation and continuous improvement in application development, integration, and deployment.Team Management:Lead, mentor, and manage a team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance. Define clear roles and responsibilities, and establish performance metrics to measure team success.Application Lifecycle Management:Oversee the full application lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Ensure the availability, reliability, and scalability of mission-critical applications.Vendor Management:Collaborate with vendors and third-party service providers to ensure the effective delivery of IT services and solutions. Negotiate contracts, manage vendor relationships, and monitor service-level agreements.Budget Management:Develop and manage the IT applications budget, ensuring cost-effective utilization of resources.Provide financial oversight and reporting on IT expenditures.Security and Compliance:Implement and enforce security best practices to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Manage division ERP, Epicor, JDE, SAP, Infor, and Adage.
EDUCATION
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Business Administration
SKILLS
ABOUT MARC WOODARD
IT Executive | Driving Digital Transformation & Operational Excellence Across IndustriesSeasoned IT executive with years of experience aligning technology with business strategy to fuel growth, streamline operations, and elevate performance. I bring a proven track record of leading complex digital transformation initiatives across diverse sectors, including IT & Technology, Manufacturing, Retail, Distribution, Finance, Engineering & Construction, Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing, and HR.My expertise spans enterprise IT strategy, ERP implementation, application modernization, and cross-functional leadership. I\'ve successfully led large-scale technology projects, managed multi-million-dollar IT budgets, and overseen vendor partnerships, Enterprise, Infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance, all while fostering innovation and process optimization.I’m passionate about building high-performing teams and leveraging emerging technologies to solve business challenges, enhance analytics capabilities, and create long-term value. I\'m now looking to bring my leadership and technical skills to forward-thinking organizations committed to driving sustainable transformation.
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