IT Director – Finance and Procurement App

Novolex; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSAs & HSAs

Paid vacation

Sick days

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Novolex is seeking an IT Director – Finance and Procurement to lead the strategic vision, delivery, and optimization of technology platforms driving revenue, customer acquisition, and market growth across Commercial, Finance, and related functions.

You will own the Commercial technology roadmap, govern pricing and rebate systems, oversee CRM and e‑commerce platforms, and drive AI-enabled capabilities while partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver measurable business value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field; MBA preferred.
• 18+ years of progressive IT leadership experience across enterprise applications and strategic programs.
• 3+ years leading or supporting Commercial application portfolios.
• Proven track record with SAP ecosystems, CRM ecosystems, pricing solutions, and analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Commercial transformation and systems roadmap including data governance.
• Partner with Sales, Pricing, Customer Service, Marketing, and Finance to align tech with business priorities.
• Drive value realization from CRM, pricing, and e-commerce platforms through governance and product ownership.
• Manage cross-functional projects including scope, budget, timeline, and change management.
• Oversee vendor relationships, contracts, and portfolio budget management (OPEX/CAPEX).
• Ensure data governance, cybersecurity, and release governance across platforms.
• Support enterprise integration and reporting capabilities; enable AI across the portfolio.

Skills

Enterprise IT leadership

Product ownership

Commercial systems

Pricing & rebate management

CRM platforms (D365 Salesforce)

AI enablement

Vendor management

Budget & governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

MBA

Tools

SAP

CRM (D365)

Salesforce

PROS pricing

Job description

Job Description

The IT Director – Finance and Procurement 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 + bonus + 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.

Benefits

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

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].

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