Senior Director, Technology

Position Purpose

Corporate Systems such as Financial and Legal play a critical role in the operations of our business, requiring a robust technology strategy that ensures the highest levels of security and resilience. The Senior Director, Technology is instrumental in advancing the enterprise's technical vision by strategically aligning multi-year corporate systems objectives and fostering collaboration across a diverse portfolio of Finance and Legal products.

This role requires the creation and implementation of robust, fiscally responsible strategic plans, ensuring the alignment of enterprise goals with customer needs while cultivating fruitful partnerships with functional and technical leaders, as well as key vendors. In driving operational excellence and adopting a customer-centric, data-driven approach, the Senior Director, Technology is pivotal in steering both sustainable process improvements and talent development to support the overarching goals and values of the company.

• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to identify and align on strategic requirements, ensuring the successful execution of multi-year business goals and the enterprise roadmap.
• Develop and implement strategic corporate systems plans that meet critical business objectives, adhering to timelines and budget constraints to effectively drive enterprise-wide performance.
• Apply an AI first strategy to support automation and transformation within the Enterprise Application organization.
• Oversee the selection, implementation, integration, and support of corporate enterprise systems, including Financial, Legal, and other critical business applications.
• Deliver secure and resilient corporate enterprise systems, ensure adherence to and compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g. SOX, data privacy)
• Foster strategic partnerships with functional, technical, and vendor leaders, leveraging industry insights and innovations to inform and steer product strategy, roadmaps and organizational goals.
• Drive process improvement initiatives by developing sustainable and efficient operational procedures, aligning with internal and external customer needs to enhance satisfaction and operational excellence.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to direct reports, fostering a high-performing, motivated team aligned with organizational objectives and succession planning.
• Cultivate a culture of innovation and engagement by creating actionable strategies that align with the organization's vision, values, and customer-centric ethos.
• Utilize a sophisticated understanding of technology and market trends to apply technology leadership that translates the company's vision into actionable results, driving business growth and success.

The Senior Director, Technology reports directly to the Vice President of Enterprise Applications

The role includes managerial responsibilities, entailing oversight and development of direct reports. The Senior Director, Technology is tasked with providing leadership, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities to their direct reports. This encompasses managing and coordinating strategic direction, conducting performance evaluations, and supporting talent management through succession planning and staff development initiatives.

The Senior Director, Technology's role requires some travel. Up to 30%

The Technology Senior Director position within the company's predominantly operates in a standard office environment. This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods during meetings or while working at a computer. Frequent communication with team members and external partners is essential, necessitating the ability to exchange information accurately. The role may occasionally require light physical activity, such as setting up meeting spaces or handling job-related materials.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The organization is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment, ensuring the successful fulfillment of responsibilities through appropriate adjustments in accordance with applicable laws and guidelines.

The working conditions for the Senior Director, Technology primarily revolve around a hybrid work environment, which is designed to foster…