Sr. Director, Enterprise Applications & Business Technology

Hybrid 3 days/week Tuesday-Thursday

The Senior Director, Enterprise Applications & Business Technology is responsible for leading the execution, delivery, and operation of enterprise applications and business technology platforms across the organization. This role aligns technology strategy with business priorities to enable operational excellence, continuous improvement, and enterprise transformation.

This role leads enterprise application strategy anchored in SAP and an evolving SaaS ecosystem, driving a multi-year ERP roadmap and modernization efforts. The Senior Director partners closely with business and IT leaders to deliver scalable, secure, and integrated solutions across finance, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial functions within a food and beverage environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead execution of enterprise applications strategy, including SAP and supporting platform ecosystems
• Develop and advance a multi-year ERP roadmap aligned to business priorities and transformation objectives
• Drive end-to-end delivery of major programs across supply chain, manufacturing, operations, and commercial functions, ensuring alignment to scope, timeline, cost, and value realization
• Oversee operational stability, performance, and lifecycle management of enterprise platforms
• Improve system reliability, user experience, and cost efficiency across application environments
• Serve as primary technology partner to business leaders, translating business strategy into technology-enabled capabilities
• Lead escalation management and ensure timely resolution of critical system and business issues
• Drive innovation and modernization across the application landscape through automation, artificial intelligence, and data-driven solutions
• Simplify processes, standardize operations, and reduce cost to serve through scalable technology solutions
• Lead demand intake, prioritization, and portfolio governance to ensure alignment with enterprise objectives
• Manage resource planning, financial performance, and vendor and partner relationships
• Partner with Architecture, Infrastructure, Data, and Cybersecurity teams to deliver secure, scalable, and integrated solutions
• Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture standards across cloud, data, security, and integration platforms
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities across enterprise applications and business technology
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field required
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise applications and business technology
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience implementing, delivering, and supporting SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA ERP systems
• Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA and enterprise application ecosystems
• Strong domain knowledge in manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain, preferably within consumer-packaged goods or food and beverage industries
• Proven track record leading large-scale ERP implementations, transformations, and modernization initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, vendors, and delivering measurable return on investment
• Experience leading global teams and managing strategic partners
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across functions and senior leadership levels
• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships across business and IT organizations
• Experience driving process simplification, standardization, and measurable business outcomes

Salary: $252,000 plus short-term cash bonus of 30% based on company and individual performance.

About Us

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 27 years, PTP has operated as a premier Information Technology (IT) staffing, consulting, and recruiting firm built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible.

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi Rebecca):

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools including our proprietary platform Pete & Gabi Rebecca to support parts of the interview process. These tools help us:

• transcribe interviews,
• summarize candidate responses,
• generate job-related insights
• streamline communication and scheduling.

Please note that

• AI does NOT make hiring decisions.
• All decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.
• The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits.
• It is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent):

For certain positions, you may participate in:

• a technical interview
• a coding challenge
• a case study
• a client-specific assessment.

We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.

Human Review & Selection:

Every candidate s profile including interviews, conversations, and assessments is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.

AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.

Your Rights as a Candidate

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

• Request a non-AI interview path
• Ask how your data is being used
• Request access to transcripts or interview recordings
• Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview
• Receive clear, timely communication

Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience

Our Commitment:

For more than 27 years, PTP has focused on putting people first candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.

We re committed to a hiring process that is:

• transparent
• compliant
• equitable
• powered by innovative technology that enhances not replaces human judgment.

Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.

We re excited to learn more about you

Equal Employment Opportunity

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.