Director, Commercial Solutions

Mike’s Hard Lemonade Co.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Health and welfare benefits

401(K) matching

Paid time off

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Mike’s Hard Lemonade Co. seeks a Director, Technical Product Owner for Commercial Solutions in Chicago, IL. This strategic leader will bridge IT and business needs, driving product vision and managing the technology roadmap.

The ideal candidate has experience in cross-functional delivery and strong stakeholder engagement skills. Compensation includes a competitive salary of $175-200K, a bonus plan, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading cross‑functional solution delivery across Business Units and IT organizations.
• Strong stakeholder management and engagement skills, with the ability to influence and align senior business leaders.
• Ability to translate business objectives into technology‑enabled solutions.

Responsibilities

• Act as the strategic link between IT and the US Commercial business unit.
• Own and drive the US Commercial technology roadmap aligned with business and IT strategy.
• Prioritize initiatives that drive growth, efficiency, and cost optimization.
• Lead stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment on priorities.

Skills

Cross-functional solution delivery

Stakeholder management

Translating business objectives

Strategic thinking

Delivery focus

Job description

Director, Technical Product Owner, Commercial Solutions

Job Category: Information Technology

Requisition Number: DIREC006393

• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

Chicago, IL 60607, USA

Description

About us

Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers’ lives. Founded in 1972, we have grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company. Our hallmarks include a portfolio of iconic beverage brands— White Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Olé Cocktail Co. alongside a collection of luxury wineries in the Okanagan Valley, notably Mission Hill Family Estate, CedarCreek Estate Winery, Martin’s Lane Winery, and CheckMate Artisanal Winery.

What you'll do

Our Director, TPO, Commercial Solutions will serve as a strategic leader in the CPG/Retail application space, bridging the gap between strategic business needs for Sales Enablement, Finance/Revenue Management, and technical execution within a product-based organizational structure. This leader will play a critical role in defining and prioritizing the product backlog, driving product vision, and ensuring the delivery of valuable solutions that align with business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the strategic link between IT and the US Commercial business unit.
• Own and drive the US Commercial technology roadmap aligned to business and global IT strategy.
• Prioritize high-impact initiatives that drive growth, efficiency, and cost optimization.
• Lead stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment on priorities and outcomes.
• Define and manage the IT engagement model (intake, prioritization, delivery, support).
• Translate business needs into technology requirements and articulate IT value.
• Serve as senior escalation point for critical issues and drive root-cause resolution.
• Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering business partnership and delivery excellence.

What you'll bring

• Proven experience leading cross‑functional solution delivery across Business Units and IT organizations.
• Strong stakeholder management and engagement skills, with the ability to influence and align senior business leaders.
• Ability to translate business objectives into technology‑enabled solutions that drive revenue and operational efficiency.
• Strategic thinking with a solid understanding of enterprise IT strategy and global operating models.
• Strong delivery focus, balancing innovation with operational resilience.

Compensation

• Competitive annual salary from $175-200K in Chicago, IL
• Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
• Company matching 401(K) contributions
• Paid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidays
• Extensive opportunities for training, development and career growth

Mark Anthony Group is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who are eligible to work in Canada. We thank all candidates for their interest in MAG and we will reach out to those candidates that are under consideration. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter.