Global Director, Digital Applications & Transformation

Cabot Corporation

Billerica (MA)

On-site

USD 192,000 - 279,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Cabot Corporation seeks a Director Digital Applications to lead strategy, delivery, and operations of global application platforms. You will drive modernization from legacy systems to integrated cloud-based solutions while aligning with business goals.

You will own end-to-end app lifecycles (ERP/CRM/SCM/HRM), optimize landscapes, and ensure high availability with governance, risk, and change management. Global teams and vendor collaboration are key to success.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or master's degree in information technology, Engineering, Business, or related field.
10-15+ years of experience in applications and digital transformation.
Proven leadership in managing large-scale ERP/HRIS transformations.
Strong understanding of business processes across Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Manufacturing.
Experience leading global, cross-functional teams.
Strong expertise in cloud technologies, integrations, and modern application architectures.
Demonstrated ability to operate at executive level and influence senior stakeholders.
Experience with outsourcing and vendor management models.

Responsibilities

Define and drive the digital core application strategy and roadmap aligned with business priorities.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on technology capabilities and transformation opportunities.
Lead the transition from legacy systems to modern, integrated, cloud-based platforms.
Own and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of core applications (ERP, CRM, SCM, HRM).
Rationalize and optimize application landscape to reduce complexity and total cost of ownership.
Ensure systems are fit-for-purpose, standardized, and scalable across regions and business units.
Lead major digital transformation programs as required.
Ensure delivery excellence through program governance, risk management, and change management.
Drive agile and product-based operating models for continuous improvement.
Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of all core applications.
Oversee application support model (internal teams and external partners).
Define and monitor KPIs/SLAs for service delivery and user satisfaction.
Ensure seamless integration across systems and end-to-end process consistency.
Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture to maintain a clean, scalable architecture.
Support data integrity and enable data-driven decision making.
Manage strategic relationships with key customers and system integrators.
Engage with senior stakeholders globally to drive adoption and alignment.
Build and lead a global team of application experts, product owners, and delivery leads.
Develop talent, capabilities, and succession pipelines.