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Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Title: Application/Platform Director

Location: Markham, ON

Travel: Frequently (domestic & international)

Summary of Business:

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world's largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Amphenol's High Speed IO Connectors and OverPass Solutions Business Unit is a market leader in high-speed, high-bandwidth interconnect solutions used in servers, storage, networking equipment, and data center infrastructure. Our products enable reliable, low-loss data transmission in some of the world's most advanced IT and Datacom platforms, helping power the technology behind leading Tier 1 OEMs. With global design, sales, and manufacturing teams, we are growing quickly and continuing to invest in our people and products. This role is a chance to make a real impact as part of a collaborative, fast-moving team within Amphenol's decentralized culture, where ideas are heard, initiative is encouraged, and teams are empowered to make decisions with clear accountability

Job Description:

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Application/Platform Director to lead our global enterprise application and platform organization, with primary oversight of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Office Automation Systems (OA), ERP, and Business Intelligence platforms across all Amphenol HSIO sites. Reporting to the IT Director, this role owns the vision, roadmap, and governance for our application and platform ecosystem, and leads a global team of Application Managers to ensure systems are scalable, secure, and aligned with business strategy. This role requires executive-level communication, strong technical acumen, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across manufacturing, finance, HR, and IT functions worldwide.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Strategic Application & Platform Leadership: Define and own the global strategy, roadmap, and investment priorities for enterprise applications and platforms, including MES, OA, ERP, and Business Intelligence systems, ensuring alignment with Amphenol HSIO’s business objectives across all sites.

Global Team Leadership: Build, lead, and develop a global team of Application Managers and platform specialists. Set clear goals, drive performance management, and cultivate a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Program & Portfolio Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of enterprise application and platform initiatives from business case through deployment and steady-state operations, managing a portfolio of multi-site programs, priorities, timelines, and resources.

Governance & Standards: Establish global governance frameworks, architecture standards, and best practices for system configuration, integration, and data management to ensure consistency, scalability, and security across the platform landscape.

Executive & Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with senior leaders across Operations, Finance, HR, and IT to translate business needs into technology strategy. Present roadmaps, risks, and performance metrics to executive leadership and influence enterprise-wide decision-making.

Data & Analytics Strategy: Champion a unified Power BI and analytics strategy that standardizes reporting and KPIs across manufacturing and business operations, enabling data-driven decision-making at every level of the organization.

Risk, Compliance & Performance: Ensure applications and platforms meet security, regulatory, and industry compliance requirements. Establish KPIs, lead regular audits, and drive continuous improvement across the global application ecosystem.

Change Management & Innovation: Lead organizational change management for major platform initiatives, evaluate emerging technologies, and champion innovation to keep Amphenol HSIO’s application and platform capabilities ahead of industry trends.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or Master’s degree preferred
• 15+ years of progressive experience in application/platform management, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing global or multi-site teams
• Proven track record leading large-scale, Microsoft Fabric, Power Bi, MES, ERP, OA, and enterprise platform strategy and implementation within a global manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated success building, leading, and developing high-performing, geographically distributed teams
• Strong executive presence with excellent strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to translate business needs into technology strategy

Desired:

• PMP, ITIL, or an equivalent certification in program/project management or enterprise systems is preferred
• Experience in the electronics, connector, or advanced manufacturing industry, with familiarity in SQL, Python, and Power BI
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage credibly with both technical teams and senior executives

Why Work for Us?

• Competitive pay
• Progressive employee incentive plans
• Excellent benefits coverage, including health, dental, vision & travellers’ insurance.
• Health Care Spending account
• Company pension plan
• Amazing people to work with
• Challenging projects to sink your teeth into
• A flat and transparent organizational culture
• Talent development – we invest in your growth!
• Company Recreation Club offering fun draws with exciting prizes, summer BBQs, holiday parties & more!

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/