Sr. Director, IT Business Solutions (Sales, Procurement & Planning)

ABOUT THE BRAND:

Callaway Golf is the leading manufacturer of premium golf clubs, balls, performance gear and accessories worldwide.  Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, we push the limits of performance and create demonstrably superior products designed to make every golfer a better golfer.

Our company is a blend of experience and diverse backgrounds, and together we look to move the game forward, and we want top-notch people to join us in that mission!

By joining Callaway Golf, you also join part of the portfolio of brands within Topgolf Callaway Brands, an unrivaled tech-enabled Modern Golf and active lifestyle company delivering leading golf equipment, apparel, and entertainment, with a portfolio of global brands including Topgolf, Callaway Golf, TravisMathew, Toptracer, Odyssey, OGIO, Jack Wolfskin, and World Golf Tour (“WGT”). “Modern Golf” is the dynamic and inclusive ecosystem that includes both on-course and off-course golf. For more information, please visit https://www.topgolfcallawaybrands.com

The Sr Director, IT Business Solutions will be the functional leader for Sales, Procurement, and Planning applications across multiple, premium, global brands and be an advocate for both business and technology decisions within our Global IT organization.

This position is responsible for the development, implementation and management of cutting edge technology solutions focusing on modernizing business processes via SAP S4 and ECC OM, MM and PP applications. This position requires a deep understanding of business processes, technical expertise, and strong leadership skills to ensure that IT initiatives align with the company's strategic objectives and drive operational efficiency.

Must have superior business relationship skills and functional knowledge with change management experience. Our company is going through a technology evolution and this role will be key to many of these initiatives. This role will need to be a strong team leader who can develop their own resources while building strong cross-team collaboration and solutions.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute the IT strategy for Sales, Procurement, and Planning applications, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.

• Collaborate with executive leadership to identify opportunities for leveraging technology to enhance business processes and drive competitive advantage.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing IT team responsible for managing business applications and supporting end-users.

• Develop solutions architect and implementation of solutions to business challenges.

• Provide leadership to build the IT team to provide best in class services in all areas.

• Design solutions with innovation and ensuring the ability to deliver value over time.

• Prioritize Daily resource capacity and projects in support of business value and corporate objectives.

• Establish, grow, and enhance collaborative relationships with business leadership team.

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends that could impact sales, procurement, and planning processes

• Provide value-added input and alternatives and facilitate requirements definition whenever appropriate.

• Manage multiple projects/solutions for multiple business areas.

• Leverage matrix approach to sharing of resources in support of business needs.

• Ongoing evaluation of direct staff for required skills and experience.

• Manage internal/external resources as “virtual” project teams.

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the IT team.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Expertise of SAP ECC and S4 and business applications OM, MM and PP that support functions of Sales, Procurement, and Planning.

• Business process skills to facilitate conversations about best practices and solution experience.

• Excellent management and leadership skills: people, process, and technology.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills; flexibility; responsiveness.

• Participative manageme