IT Director – Finance and Procurement App

Novolex; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick days

Paid parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Novolex is seeking an IT Director – Commercial Applications to lead the strategic vision and delivery of technology platforms that drive revenue and market growth. This role involves optimizing commercial processes and overseeing technology implementations while ensuring alignment with business priorities.

The ideal candidate will have over 18 years of IT experience, a strong understanding of commercial applications, and expertise in SAP and CRM systems. A competitive salary range of $180,000 - $200,000 plus benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of progressive IT experience, including leadership roles.
• Proven expertise in enterprise application portfolios.
• Strong ability to partner with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Commercial transformation and systems roadmap.
• Partner with business leaders to align technology solutions.
• Manage cross-functional project delivery effectively.
• Drive AI enablement across the application portfolio.

Skills

Leadership in IT

SAP Ecosystem

CRM Systems (e.g., D365, Salesforce)

Pricing Solutions

Analytics Platforms

Commercial Processes

Data Governance

AI/Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

MBA

Job description

Job Description

Summary Description of the Position

The IT Director – Commercial Applications is responsible for the strategic vision, delivery, and optimization of all technology platforms driving revenue, customer acquisition, and market growth.

The position provides enterprise leadership across Commercial processes, technology, and AI-enabled capabilities, including process governance in pricing and rebate management, customer-facing systems like CRM, digital commerce, operational reporting, and customer data management. Serving as the business product owner for core commercial platforms, this leader ensures systems, data, and processes are aligned to deliver revenue growth, pricing effectiveness, customer insights, and scalable operations.

The role works closely with Commercial leadership, Finance, executive stakeholders, and service line leaders to drive strategic alignment, enable data-driven decision-making, and deliver measurable business value and transformation through technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Commercial transformation and systems roadmap, including process optimization, platforms, and data governance.
• Partner with Sales, Pricing, Customer Service, Marketing, and Finance leaders to align technology solutions with business priorities.
• Drive sustained value realization from CRM, pricing, and e-commerce platforms through disciplined product ownership, governance, and continuous improvement.
• Manage cross-functional project delivery, including scope, budget, timeline, resource planning, testing, change management, and stabilization.
• Oversee vendor relationships, contract performance, and portfolio budget management (OPEX/CAPEX).
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, data governance, cybersecurity standards, and release governance.
• Support enterprise integration, customer master data alignment, and reporting capabilities across platforms.
• Drive AI enablement across the Commercial application portfolio, identifying and deploying AI/automation use cases (pricing optimization, customer analytics, demand forecasting).

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, or a related field; MBA required.
• 18+ years of progressive IT experience, including leadership of enterprise application teams and strategic programs.
• 3+ years supporting or leading Commercial application portfolios.
• Proven expertise in platforms, particularly in SAP ecosystems, CRM ecosystems (e.g., D365, Salesforce), pricing solutions (e.g., PROS or equivalent), and analytics platforms, along with demonstrated experience in product ownership.
• Deep understanding of commercial processes (Lead-to-Cash, pricing lifecycle), customer data management, and revenue drivers.
• Proven ability to lead enterprise initiatives and partner with senior stakeholders across Commercial, Finance, IT, and business functions.

Compensation

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $180,000 - 200,000 plus bonus and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation, and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program.

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company’s application process should contact [e-mail].