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ITG Brands · 3 weeks ago

Director IT Business Partner Commercial - Americas

North Carolina, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

ITG Brands is the third-largest tobacco company in the USA, committed to consumer-centric innovation and operational integrity. The Director IT Business Partner Commercial - Americas serves as a strategic advisor to the commercial business unit, driving digital transformation and managing IT projects to enhance sales growth and customer experience.

Tobacco

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to Sales, Marketing and Insights & Intelligence leadership, translating business needs into technology requirements and a multi-year IT roadmap

Creates an IT Annual Plan ensuring alignment with Global IT to support the delivery of the Americas Business Plan, making sure that all elements of the Global IT operating model are aligned and working together across the various teams

Oversee the commercial IT project portfolio, including demand management, prioritization, and budget tracking

Manage projects throughout their lifecycle to ensure deliverables meet business needs

Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, and Insights & Intelligence to ensure technology decisions are collaborative

Drive innovative initiatives to advance commercial analytics, trade promotion effectiveness, and digital channels like B2B

Introduce emerging technologies like AI/ML to create a competitive advantage

Gather and document detailed business requirements and work with technical teams to ensure solutions are well-understood and implemented correctly

Act as the primary point of contact for IT for the commercial business units, providing regular updates on project status, IT performance, and budget

Collaborate with data and analytics teams to ensure robust data governance and security practices

Champion real-time, data-driven decision-making for the commercial team

Leads and coach internal and external resources

Qualification

SAP S/4HANASalesforce/CGCTrade Promotion ManagementData visualization toolsAgile methodologiesDigital transformationBusiness acumenInfluenceStrategic thinkingRelationship buildingProblem-solvingLeadershipAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Computer Science, or a related field

15+ years of progressive IT experience, with a significant portion in the CPG or a related industry

Deep understanding of commercial processes in a CPG environment, including Sales, Marketing, Trade Promotion Management (TPM), and Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Proven experience with key commercial systems and technologies, such as: ERP: SAP S/4HANA, TPM/RGM: Trade Promotion Management and Revenue Growth Management tools, CRM: Salesforce/CGC, Analytics: Data visualization tools like Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, or similar platforms

Experience with Agile methodologies and managing complex cross-functional initiatives

Experience leading and driving digital transformation within commercial functions

Possess strong business acumen to understand the commercial landscape, market dynamics, and a CPG company's long-term strategy

Ability to connect high-level business strategy to technology solutions and tactical execution

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Innovative and analytical problem-solving skills to turn complex business challenges into scalable technology solutions

Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams and drive alignment without direct authority

The resilience to navigate a fast-paced, complex business environment and adapt to changing priorities

Preferred

An MBA or other advanced degree is a plus

Benefits

Competitive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance/disability plans

Dollar for dollar 401k match up to 6% and 5% annual company contribution

15 Company-paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Employee recognition and discount programs

Education assistance

Employee referral bonus program

Hybrid workplace – remote / in office

Summer hours

Casual dress policy Monday through Friday

Company

ITG Brands

America’s third-largest tobacco company and a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family.

Founded in 2015

Greensboro, North Carolina, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.itgbrands.com

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