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Role Title: Senior Director, Digital Core, Applications & Platforms Location: Addison, IL (hybrid 3 days per week) Employment Type: Full-Time
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About the Role: Our client is seeking a Senior Director of Digital Core, Applications & Platforms to lead the strategy, modernization, and governance of enterprise platforms across North America. This role will oversee transformation across ERP (SAP S/4 RISE), CRM, WMS/TMS, and financial systems, while supporting global integration and innovation initiatives. The position is critical to enabling scalable growth, enhancing customer experiences, and embedding AI and automation into the digital ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities: Enterprise Applications & ERP Strategy Own the roadmap and lifecycle of SAP S/4 RISE ERP, aligning with Finance, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams. Lead modernization efforts for legacy ERP systems, including convergence and integration strategies. Provide strategic ERP guidance to European operations in collaboration with the Group CIO. Integration & Data Flow Co-lead enterprise integration strategy across ERP, CRM, WMS, and external platforms using API-first, real-time architecture. Oversee EDI and B2B integration frameworks to ensure reliability and scalability. Support M&A integration efforts, ensuring seamless onboarding of acquired businesses. Partner with Data & Analytics teams to ensure clean, governed data flows into the enterprise platform. Business Partnership & Product Mindset Act as a strategic technology partner to divisional leadership across North America. Establish a product-centric IT operating model with agile delivery practices. Collaborate with domain leaders (e.g., Commercial/GTM, Supply Chain) to build connected platform strategies. Develop governance forums for prioritization, investment alignment, and outcome accountability. Innovation, AI & Automation Champion the use of AI, automation, and advanced analytics across ERP, CRM, and WMS platforms. Drive application rationalization to reduce complexity and technical debt. Lead change management initiatives to support digital adoption and business value realization. Global Standards & Advisory Collaborate with global IT leaders to define shared standards and transformation frameworks. Provide consultative support to European operations to align regional strategies with enterprise goals. Balance global platform unification with regional flexibility. Team Leadership & Vendor Management Build and lead a high-performing applications and platforms team across North America. Mentor talent and embed platform, product, and integration expertise. Manage strategic vendors and MSPs to ensure performance and alignment with growth objectives.
Qualifications: 12+ years of IT leadership experience in ERP (SAP required; S/4 RISE/GROW preferred) and enterprise applications. Expertise in Salesforce (Service, Sales), WMS/TMS, and legacy ERP integration. Proven success managing multi-division portfolios in distribution, manufacturing, or eCommerce. Experience with multi-ERP environments and regional transition strategies. Strong knowledge of API/middleware integration and data enablement. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive cultural change. Commercial acumen in vendor management, governance, and program delivery. Familiarity with AI, automation, advanced analytics, and MACH architecture principles.
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Location:
Addison, IL
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing And Production

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