Your Job
We are looking for a Sr. Manager/Director of Business Platforms supporting our CPG organization, and adjacent functions, through the advancement of technology, data intelligence and process innovation to eliminate waste, improve insights and enable faster/stronger decision making. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating, implementing, and managing business applications, ensuring they align with our strategic goals and provide a competitive advantage. The areas of engagement will vary based on need, but key focus areas are included but not limited to leveraging and advancing AI/ML, Sales Enablement, Supply Chain Transformation and Marketing Effectiveness.
Our Team
The position will lead a team that works across a variety of stakeholders to understand business needs and connect those to profitable process and technology alternatives. An ideal candidate will have strong communication, technical, economic thinking, thought leadership and be comfortable while working within a matrixed organization.

WHO YOU ARE (BASIC QUALIFICATIONS)

• E xperience in business platform technology, business intelligence or end to end platform architecture
• Experience evaluating technology selection and vendor evaluation/selection
• Experience developing and or implementing technology roadmaps

• Develop and execute a comprehensive platform strategy that supports the organization’s business objectives.
• Identify and prioritize platform opportunities that enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and innovation.
• Platform Selection and Implementation: Evaluate, select, and implement business platforms, software, and tools that improve processes and workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful adoption and integration.
• Establish and maintain relationships with technology, 3rd party data vendors and service providers.
• Negotiate contracts, manage service level agreements (SLAs), and ensure the delivery of high-quality services.
• Continuously monitor and assess platform performance, security, and reliability.
• Identify opportunities for optimization and lead efforts to enhance the user experience and system functionality.
• Implement and enforce data governance policies and procedures to ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including department heads and senior leadership, to understand their technology needs and align platform initiatives with business goals.