Senior Director, Digital Application Delivery

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We're investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we're focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

Schaumburg, IL

Job Summary:We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Director, Digital Application Delivery with deep expertise in SAP and manufacturing.

This critical role is responsible for directing a team of Delivery Managers across the Primient business (manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, HR, Finance), ensuring the successful delivery of software applications that drive business transformation, value, and operational excellence. The role also will lead the company's IT Project Management Office, building out a governance roadmap for project delivery methodology for all IT projects. Additionally, the Senior Director, Digital Application Delivery will be responsible for identifying key strategic initiatives which help the business deliver our three-year Digital Transformation strategy

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Delivery Team: Lead, manage, and develop a team of experienced Delivery Managers, providing leadership, guidance, and support which ensures the efficient design, development, and implementation of applications, including configuration, customization, and integration with other systems
• Own and Build the IT PMO: Build the IT Project Management Office charter, policies, and procedures, ensuring it serves as the hub and center of excellence for effective management, methodology and governance of all IT projects.
• Applications Strategy Development: Develop and set a strategic approach to Primient's applications approach which aligns and supports the organization's business objectives
• Manage Business Critical Projects: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple business critical software application projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget
• Senior Stakeholder Communication and Influence: As a member of the extended leadership team, prepare and present progress against KPIs regularly to the senior leadership team, gaining support and alignment of project goals with organizational objectives
• Foster and Champion a Continuous Improvement Mindset: Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence within the delivery team which builds an application approach centered on best practices, standards, and processes for software application delivery
• Set Global Controls and Compliance Standards: Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in IT applications, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, with a strong focus on SAP
• Minimum 5-7 years of responsibility for IT PMO operations and management. Including the development and subsequent roll-out of an IT PMO methodology and governance structure.
• Deep understanding of IT applications, including ERP, CRM, SCM, and other business systems
• Proven experience delivering multiple complex system transformations of ERPs in a manufacturing organization, including at least 1 full end-to-end SAP implementation
• Established track record of successfully leading and managing delivery teams in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated knowledge / experience with project management methodologies, tools, and best practices including but not limited to DevOps and Agile
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Keen analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality, high-performance solutions.
• Proven supplier relationship management experience

Nice to Have:

• Experience migrating from SAP ECC to S/4
• Experience with cloud-based applications, such as SaaS or PaaS
• Knowledge of data analytics and business intelligence tools, such as Tableau or Power BI

Location:

• Schaumburg, IL

Travel Expectation:

• As required based upon project workload, up to 25%

• Competitive Pay

• Multiple Healthcare plan choices

• Dental and vision insurance

• A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions

• Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans

• Paid holidays & vacation

• Floating days off

• Parental leave for new parents

• Employee resource groups

• Learning & development programs

• Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

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