Director, Technology Applications- CPG & S&OP

About this role

The Role The Director, Technology Applications provides strategic and tactical leadership and works in collaboration with the IT Leadership team and Business Partners to deliver integrated technology solutions. From an Applications standpoint, this role will oversee a team who will manage and support all aspects of the functional requirements, development, enhancement and maintenance for the Wholesale S&OP, Cultivation, Manufacturing and Fulfillment CPG operations.

They will supervise the various phases of applications systems analysis, development, coordination, implementation, and documentation ensuring that user applications and sub-system activities are compatible with total system objectives. Our ideal candidate will f ocus on the performance and the operational support for the business while “thinking outside the box” to solve problems and can lead through ambiguity with a solutions-oriented perspective.

They prioritize the development and cultivation of deep business relationships and can reconcile conflicts in regard to resources, deadlines, standards, prioritizations in a highly fast-paced business and industry. Responsibilities Oversee a department of technical professionals, both internal and external, responsible for the development of new applications and/or the maintenance and operation of existing information technology systems.

Establish department goals, objectives, and operating procedures to drive continuous improvement on system stability and project delivery Oversight and accountability for day-to-day IT operations for all applications, including our SaaS solutions. In the event an incident arises manage the remediation and long term plan to address. Develop and maintain systems and team performance metrics to drive continuous improvement Provide oversight to ensure the successful delivery of multiple complex IT projects within designated timelines and budgetary constraints.

Collaborate with senior business stakeholders to pinpoint functional capability and technology gaps. Formulate a technology roadmap considering business advantages, feasibility, and resource accessibility. Evaluate, select, and manage relationships with external vendors and technology partners for application-related services and solutions, while also contributing to prioritizing and aligning their product roadmap with business objectives.