Senior Director, Enterprise Finance & HR Technology

Scope : The Sr. Director, Enterprise Finance & HR Technology is a senior leader responsible for setting the vision, strategy, and execution of enterprise technology products that transform Finance and HR capabilities. This role leads applicable product and engineering teams, ensuring performance, scalability, and innovation across the portfolio while building strong partnerships with business stakeholders and external vendors to deliver enterprise‑grade solutions.

The leader carries strategic accountability for product roadmaps, performance, organizational efficiency, and cross-functional alignment. With a focus on executive relationship management, the Senior Director partners closely with C‑suite leaders, Finance, HR, and Technology executives to ensure technology investments align with enterprise objectives and drive measurable business outcomes. The role also manages vendor partnerships to extend capability, optimize cost, and accelerate time to value.

Key responsibilities include shaping the product vision and roadmap for Finance and HR (3rd party and internally developed) solutions, leading discovery, design, and experimentation, and enabling agile delivery practices across teams. Beyond execution, the role fosters a culture of innovation and accountability, bridging start‑up agility with enterprise discipline, while representing the product and engineering organization in executive and strategic forums.

• Set and execute the enterprise Finance & HR technology strategy
  , defining product roadmaps and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, transformation priorities, annual budgeting and portfolio creation and long-term planning (LRP).
• Provide strategic leadership for current and future product development efforts
  , directing the design, development, and enhancement of new and existing products while building strong business cases to guide investment decisions.
• Lead and integrate multidisciplinary teams — including functional analysts, engineers, SRE, quality engineering, and product managers — to deliver end‑to‑end software management grounded in a deep understanding of customer needs (internal and external) through both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Cultivate executive and business partnerships
  , acting as a trusted advisor to Finance, HR, and Technology leaders to translate business priorities into scalable technology solutions.
• Drive vendor and ecosystem management
  , establishing and managing strategic partnerships with external providers to accelerate delivery, reduce costs, and extend capability.
• Understand the competitive landscape for Sysco Corporation and broader trends in the food distribution industry, leveraging these insights to continuously refine product strategy.
• Act as the product portfolio evangelist
  , engaging directly with business partners to communicate value, gather feedback, and strengthen adoption of solutions.
• Prepare and drive Steering Committee meetings
  , working closely with Sysco executives and their leadership teams to align direction, progress, and priorities.
• Display executive presence in all interactions
  , setting the tone for colleagues and building credibility with stakeholders across all levels, especially C‑level audiences.
• Foster a high‑performance culture that blends innovation with enterprise rigor, emphasizing agility, accountability, and continuous improvement across global teams.
• Leverage data‑driven decision making
  , applying analytics and experimentation to guide strategy, measure outcomes, and lead continuous improvement across the portfolio.

• Partner with Finance and HR leaders to capture requirements, translate them into solution roadmaps, and prioritize enhancements.
• Lead executive‑level communication and steering committee discussions to align product investments with business outcomes.
• Act as the trusted advisor and escalation point for Finance and HR leadership regarding technology delivery.

• Lead the end‑to‑end lifecycle for Finance & HR technology solutions, from intake and business case through deployment and…