IT ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. 

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Bio: Drive long-term growth by designing IT projects, processes and skills that enable fast integrations and information used to run the business in a common way across Sazerac’s global portfolio; Identify and prioritize cost-out and revenue generating opportunities through the use of IT, analytics and data integration. Ensuring seamless connectivity between internal systems and external partners by designing, developing, and governing integration frameworks. This role focuses on creating scalable, secure, and efficient solutions that align IT capabilities with business objectives in the areas of data exchange, supply chain, customer relationships, and partner ecosystems. This role can be in Louisville, KY or Carrolton, TX.

• Continually work to improve designated skills to grow with the company and become an effective and productive team member.
• Work with supervisor to develop and actively participate in a career development program by working on designated skills and stretch projects/goals that push outside of comfort zone.
• Work with Analysts and Leaders to understand the need for analytics and develop the system development plan to meet the requirements as a system end point.
• Ensure processes are created and measured for efficient automation within business to business systems communication. Develop in house capabilities to reduce reliance on outside processes and systems
• Lead the company's system and application software strategy and prioritization, to efficiently build highly integrated and efficient systems used throughout the organization.
• Drive long-term growth by designing IT projects, processes and skills that enable fast integrations and information used to run the business in a common way across Sazerac’s Global portfolio. Operate and deliver efficient IT services and solutions to support the business while managing risk and protecting core assets.
• Create a 5-year vision and strategy for the transformation of IT processes, capabilities and operating model in support of Sazerac’s business transformation vision. Define and execute forward-looking plans to develop relevant new technology skills and capabilities.
• Partner with business to align business and IT strategies and maximize the value of technology investments.
• Assess technologies and design technical architectures to increase business agility and manage complexity. Utilize proof of concept and agile methodologies for improved delivery of services
• Create strong partnerships with business areas through account management, IT investment guidance, and performance reviews.

MUST

• Ability to drive results in a complex, high-growth company
• Ability to present both internally and externally to retailers.
• Analytical skills with the ability to resolve a wide variety of complex issues or problems.
• A strong blend of high technical expertise, creativity, business mindset and strategic thinking is mandatory.
• Ability to identify new opportunities to support key initiatives / improve existing processes
• Ability to quickly learn new systems/processes
• Ability to integrate multiple tools to solve problems
• A strong blend of high technical expertise, operational acumen, and strategic thinking. Pure executional tech-profiles will not be considered.
• Ability to project a professional image
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Experience with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools or similar
• 10 years relevant experience (minimum)

PREFERRED

• Experience working with senior leadership to successfully design, implement and execute programs.
• 5 years of analytical experience in consumer goods, retail, or other relevant industry experience

Physical Requirements

• A valid driver's license
• Valid Passport
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, accounting, tax, or related field.
• Ability to work overtime if necessary
• Ability to travel (up to 25%)

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