Digital Application Delivery Director | Primient

About Primient

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.

Digital Application Delivery Director

Schaumburg, IL

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced Digital Application Delivery Director with deep expertise in SAP and manufacturing. This role is responsible for directing a team of Delivery Managers across the entire company (manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, HR, Finance), ensuring the successful delivery of software applications that drive business value and operational excellence.  The Digital Application Delivery Director will also be responsible for identifying strategic initiatives and helping develop our 3 year Digital Transformation strategy

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage and develop a team of Delivery Managers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the efficient design, development, and implementation of applications, including configuration, customization, and integration with other system
• Develop and implement a comprehensive applications strategy aligned with the organization's business objectives
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple software application projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, manufacturing, and business units, to align project goals with organizational objectives
• Develop and implement best practices, standards, and processes for software application delivery
• Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues, and implement corrective actions as needed
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence within the delivery team
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies
• Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates and addressing any concerns or questions
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to enhance software delivery capabilities
• Report monthly rolling forecasts with visibility to Full Year performance / opportunities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT applications, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, with a strong focus on SAP
• Strong understanding of IT applications, including ERP, CRM, SCM, and other business systems
• Experience delivering multiple complex systems and ERPs in a manufacturing organization, including at least 1 full end to end SAP implementation
• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing delivery teams in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of 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.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality 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
• Experience with agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban

Location:

• Schaumburg, IL

Travel Expectation:

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

Total Rewards

The annual pay range estimated for this position is $209,800.00 - $314,700.00 and is bonus eligible.

• 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

Career Path & Culture

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

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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