Sysco · 1 day ago
Senior Director, Enterprise Finance & HR Technology
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expSysco is a leading company in the food distribution industry, seeking a Senior Director of Enterprise Finance & HR Technology. This role is responsible for setting the vision and strategy for enterprise technology products that enhance Finance and HR capabilities, while managing vendor partnerships and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
Electrical DistributionFood and BeverageFood DeliveryHealth CareHospitalityLogisticsMarketingMeat and PoultryRestaurantsSales
Responsibilities
Set and execute the enterprise Finance & HR technology strategy, defining product roadmaps and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, transformation priorities, annual budgeting and portfolio creation and long-term planning (LRP)
Provide strategic leadership for current and future product development efforts, directing the design, development, and enhancement of new and existing products while building strong business cases to guide investment decisions
Lead and integrate multidisciplinary teams — including functional analysts, engineers, SRE, quality engineering, and product managers — to deliver end-to-end software management grounded in a deep understanding of customer needs (internal and external) through both quantitative and qualitative data
Cultivate executive and business partnerships, acting as a trusted advisor to Finance, HR, and Technology leaders to translate business priorities into scalable technology solutions
Drive vendor and ecosystem management, establishing and managing strategic partnerships with external providers to accelerate delivery, reduce costs, and extend capability
Understand the competitive landscape for Sysco Corporation and broader trends in the food distribution industry, leveraging these insights to continuously refine product strategy
Act as the product portfolio evangelist, engaging directly with business partners to communicate value, gather feedback, and strengthen adoption of solutions
Prepare and drive Steering Committee meetings, working closely with Sysco executives and their leadership teams to align direction, progress, and priorities
Display executive presence in all interactions, setting the tone for colleagues and building credibility with stakeholders across all levels, especially C-level audiences
Foster a high-performance culture that blends innovation with enterprise rigor, emphasizing agility, accountability, and continuous improvement across global teams
Leverage data-driven decision making, applying analytics and experimentation to guide strategy, measure outcomes, and lead continuous improvement across the portfolio
Partner with Finance and HR leaders to capture requirements, translate them into solution roadmaps, and prioritize enhancements
Lead executive-level communication and steering committee discussions to align product investments with business outcomes
Act as the trusted advisor and escalation point for Finance and HR leadership regarding technology delivery
Lead the end-to-end lifecycle for Finance & HR technology solutions, from intake and business case through deployment and support, with a strong focus on third-party platforms
Oversee product governance processes, including release management, enhancement prioritization, and alignment with enterprise planning (AGP, LRP)
Manage multidisciplinary delivery teams (functional analysts, solution architects, product managers, quality engineering, SRE, etc.) ensuring coordinated execution across product, engineering, and operations
Ensure third-party solution delivery meets enterprise standards for scalability, security, compliance, and performance
Direct and coach the team in balancing vendor capabilities and custom development with enterprise requirements
Serve as the primary interface with technology vendors and system integrators, negotiating roadmaps, contracts, SLAs, and escalations
Evaluate vendor solutions against business needs, manage performance, and ensure accountability for outcomes
Build strategic vendor partnerships to accelerate innovation, manage cost, and leverage best practices including leading QBRs with key vendors
Oversee multiple parallel workstreams, ensuring delivery aligns with enterprise transformation goals and timelines
Drive continuous improvement through metrics, data analysis, and structured feedback loops from business users
Monitor industry and competitive trends to recommend solution enhancements and new technology adoption
Leadership of Multidisciplinary Teams – Direct and align functional analysts, solution architects, engineers, SRE, product managers, and quality engineering to deliver Finance & HR technology solutions
Build clear operating models, roles, and accountability frameworks across product, engineering, and operations
Develop leadership pipelines, upskill teams in product management, agile practices, and enterprise delivery
Drive strong coordination across Tech domains (infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, integration) to ensure end-to-end delivery
Foster a high-performance, agile culture emphasizing innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Prepare internal Tech teams to adapt to evolving enterprise priorities, new tools, and third-party solution delivery models
Establish governance for intake, prioritization, and investment decision-making
Define and maintain product roadmaps across Finance & HR solutions
Ensure delivery against commitments, timelines, and outcomes
Monitor risks, dependencies, and compliance requirements across the portfolio
Track KPIs, adoption, and business value of technology solutions
Apply lessons learned, business feedback, and market trends to optimize the portfolio
Align product investments with Annual Growth Plan (AGP) and Long-Range Plan (LRP)
Build ROI-based cases for product enhancements and new solutions
Oversee total cost of ownership (TCO) for Finance & HR solutions, including vendor spend, licensing, and support costs
Negotiate and manage contracts, service levels, and vendor pricing models
Track and measure financial outcomes from technology investments, ensuring delivery of planned benefits
Manage product and portfolio budgets across global initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, information systems or related, or equivalent work experience
10 years' experience in management role leading a team of product managers
12 years' experience in product management, business consulting or related field
6 years' experience in product development
Experience in agile environment
Executive experience in Fortune 100 multinational companies
Proven strong skills in stakeholder management and internal evangelism. Ability to inspire and motivate the various teams and stakeholder groups and get everyone moving in the same direction
Achieve great buy-in and product adoption across the company as a result of amazing communication, training and marketing materials delivered appropriately to each different set of stakeholder audiences
Preferred
Domain experience in the food distribution business
Experience with global digital platform deployments
Experience in building and managing internal offshore teams
Experience in managing large contractor/consulting engagements for staff augmentation, flexible capacity and fixed bid initiatives
Company
Sysco
Sysco sells, markets, and distributes food products to restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality businesses.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.25BKey Investors
Bank of America
2025-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Hourican
President and CEO
Peter Jackson
Chief Executive Officer Sysco Europe
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