Join Our Team as a Technology Strategy Director - Enterprise!
Company: Sysco International
Location: Hybrid (London, Ashford, Belfast, Dublin, or Limerick)
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Sysco is on the lookout for a passionate and strategic Technology Strategy Director - Enterprise to join our dynamic Europe Technology team. In this pivotal role, you will report directly to the VP of Technology, CIO Europe, and play a key part in shaping our technology strategy for Finance, HR, and Legal across Sysco Europe.
Your mission? To optimize project investments, enhance communication and collaboration across markets, and create impactful International Europe Roadmaps. You’ll be at the forefront of maximizing resources to deliver exceptional value and returns from our projects and programs.
Your Responsibilities:
* Define the technology strategy for Enterprise Systems (Finance, HR & Legal) across Sysco Europe.
* Validate in-Country Roadmaps, ensuring alignment with Sysco technology and driving simplification.
* Explore opportunities for resource sharing, knowledge exchange, and best practices across the team.
* Engage with in-Country and US teams on project requirements and timelines to ensure successful delivery.
* Support cross-country project conflict resolution as needed.
* Ensure adherence to governance functions related to the portfolio, following organizational guidelines and policies.
* Drive the development and maintenance of communications and reporting about portfolio performance to stakeholders and governance councils.
* Assess the technology roadmap and project portfolio, executing changes as necessary to meet business needs.
* Provide criteria for prioritization and sequencing aligned with the goals of the Technology Leadership Team.
* Identify and resolve dependencies across initiatives within the portfolio.
* Conduct regular updates with senior executives and business partners to communicate performance issues and implement recommendations.
* Balance the availability of required skills and competencies across project teams.
* Lead and develop a team of strategic professionals to optimize technology for accelerated business outcomes.
* Provide thought leadership on critical business topics to senior leadership and functional leaders.
* Demonstrate strong leadership and influence management skills to gain credibility and challenge the status quo.
About You:
We are looking for a candidate with extensive experience in IT or a related field, particularly in IT governance and portfolio management, including the creation of technology roadmaps. You should possess a strategic mindset, capable of thinking broadly and developing analytical frameworks.
Your background should include:
* Experience leading complex strategic projects and developing actionable go-to-market strategies.
* A proactive approach to directing resources and stakeholders effectively.
* Substantial people management and team leadership experience.
* Outstanding stakeholder management and project management skills.
* A combination of finance, commercial, and operational management experience is a plus.
* Experience in wholesale food distribution, retail, or consumer packaged goods is advantageous.
Why Join Us?
At Sysco, we believe in fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. As a hybrid role, you’ll enjoy the flexibility of working from home while also having the opportunity to connect with your team in person. Join us and be part of a company that values your contributions and supports your professional growth!
Ready to make an impact? We can’t wait to meet you!