Director, Technology Applications – CPG & S&OP

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic and tactical direction in collaboration with the IT Leadership team and Business Partners to implement integrated technology solutions.

• Manage a team responsible for the functional requirements, development, enhancement, and maintenance of Wholesale S&OP, Cultivation, Manufacturing, and Fulfillment CPG operations.

• Supervise the analysis, development, coordination, implementation, and documentation of application systems.

• Oversee both internal and external technical professionals tasked with new applications and existing IT systems.

• Set departmental goals, objectives, and operational procedures to enhance system stability and project delivery.

• Manage daily IT operations for applications, including SaaS solutions, and address incident remediation along with long-term planning.

• Develop and maintain performance metrics for systems and teams.

• Ensure the successful delivery of complex IT projects within set timelines and budget constraints.

• Collaborate with senior business stakeholders to identify capability and technology gaps while developing technology roadmaps.

• Assess and manage external vendors and technology partners to align product roadmaps with business objectives.

• Facilitate IT governance with senior management and contribute to planning for future business needs.

• Formulate and oversee budgets for application development, maintenance, and support.

• Consolidate and utilize existing applications to optimize business processes and minimize overhead.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of technical program/project management experience in a dynamic technology company and/or consulting environment.

• At least 6 years of experience supporting enterprise applications that directly enable Wholesale S&OP, Cultivation, Manufacturing, Fulfillment, or other supply chain operations.

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Management, or a related field is preferred.

• Proven ability to lead both internal and external technical teams while managing multiple concurrent projects.

• Strong business acumen with a track record of delivering results in a fast-paced setting.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders.

• Excellent organizational and planning abilities combined with a process-oriented mindset.

• A self-starter with a creative, enthusiastic, innovative, and collaborative approach.

• Capacity to adapt and excel in a high-demand, fast-paced environment.

• High level of professionalism and integrity, particularly in handling confidential information.

• Experience collaborating with senior business stakeholders to identify capability gaps and develop technology roadmaps.

• Experience in managing project and departmental budgets.

• Familiarity with partnering third-party vendors for system performance and future roadmap requirements.

• Preferred: Knowledge of CPG Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), cultivation, manufacturing, fulfillment, supply chain, and finance business processes.

• Preferred: Experience with Agile development, Agile techniques, and delivery methodologies.

• Must successfully complete all required background checks.

• Must adhere to all legal and company regulations relevant to the industry.

• Must be familiar with and comply with Green Thumb rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Must have a thorough understanding of cannabis laws, rules, and regulations, along with a passion for advancing industry and legal knowledge.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $160,000–$190,000 USD.

• Positions may qualify for a discretionary annual incentive program based on organizational and individual performance.