Sr. Director, Enterprise Systems

Cadent Technology, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Cadent Technology, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director, Enterprise Systems to shape and drive the enterprise applications portfolio.

This leader will focus on CRM and ERP ecosystems, guiding automation, AI initiatives, and integrations to boost efficiency and data-driven decision-making across the company. The role requires extensive experience in enterprise platforms, leadership of cross-functional teams, and a proven track record with Salesforce, NetSuite, and no-code/low-code approaches.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Enterprise Systems or similar with 5+ years in senior leadership and people management.
• Deep domain expertise in CRM and ERP ecosystems and cross-functional processes.
• Proven corporate AI strategy development and experience with low-code automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year enterprise application strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead the corporate AI strategy including enterprise search, no-code agents, and intelligent apps.
• Champion automation via low-code/integration platforms to connect systems and streamline processes.
• Oversee core business platforms centered on Salesforce and NetSuite across HR, Legal, and Marketing.
• Mentor architects, developers, and administrators and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

CRM (Salesforce)

ERP (NetSuite)

Low-code / iPaaS

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related

MBA preferred

Tools

Salesforce

NetSuite

Workato

MuleSoft

Job description

Overview

Cadent ignites seamless connections between brands, publishers & consumers. Our predictive AI orchestrates outcomes on any platform customers are on, across any media they consume & at any stage of the journey. To learn more, please visit Cadent.com.

We are seeking a forward-thinking and transformative leader as Senior Director, Enterprise Systems. This leader will be responsible for the strategic direction, development, and execution of our entire enterprise application portfolio. The ideal candidate is a visionary who can build and scale our business systems, centered on our CRM and ERP ecosystems, while spearheading our corporate AI and automation initiatives. This role is critical to driving efficiency, innovation, and data-driven decision-making across the company.

Responsibilities

Strategic & Technology Leadership

• Develop and execute a cohesive, multi-year strategy for the company's enterprise application portfolio, ensuring tight alignment with evolving business objectives.
• Lead the corporate AI strategy, identifying opportunities and implementing solutions for enterprise search, no-code agents, and other intelligent applications to drive tangible business value.
• Champion a culture of automation, leveraging low-code and integration platforms to streamline business processes and connect disparate systems.
• Provide executive oversight for all core business platforms, centered on our CRM (Salesforce) and ERP (NetSuite) ecosystems, and extending to systems supporting HR, Legal, and Marketing.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and mentor of architects, developers, and administrators, building a high-performing team, accountability and delivery excellence.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and business partners, translating complex business needs into scalable and sustainable technology solutions.
• Manage relationships with key software vendors, implementation partners, and consultants to ensure successful project delivery and platform support.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Enterprise Systems, Business Applications, or a similar field, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership with people management role.
• Deep domain expertise in enterprise-scale CRM (Salesforce preferred) and ERP (NetSuite preferred) ecosystems, with a broad understanding of interconnected business processes.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing a corporate AI strategy, with knowledge of current AI/ML trends and their practical business applications.
• Proven track record of leveraging low-code/iPaaS platforms (e.g., Workato, MuleSoft) to drive significant automation and integration.
• Experience managing systems across multiple business functions (e.g., HRIS, Legal tech, Martech).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align executives and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with M&A activities, including the due diligence and integration of disparate business application landscapes, is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field; MBA preferred.

Eligibility:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Health & Wellbeing

• Inclusive health, dental, and vision plans built to support diverse lifestyles
• Enhanced support for reproductive health, family planning, and new parents
• Employer contribution to HSA
• Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, LegalEase Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident coverages
• Generous and inclusive paid parental leave
• Mental health support and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free access to the Calm App
• Monthly Wellness reimbursement
• Special discounts through LifeMart and Plum Benefits
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy and company breaks
• 11 observed Federal holidays
• Summer Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day

Inclusion & Belonging

• Employee Resource Groups that foster connection and community
• DEI programming and initiatives
• Company-sponsored events to bring employees together
• Offices across the U.S., including Manhattan, Philadelphia, and San Jose

Financial & Security

• 401(k) participation with discretionary employer match
• Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability coverage
• Cell phone and WiFi stipend
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Access to certified financial coaches and planning tools

Values

• Passionate. We are inspired partners.
• Purposeful. We create with intention.
• Curious. We discover what’s possible.

The salary range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications as well as other business and organizational needs.

Cadent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting all it’s employees when it comes to Inclusion & Diversity. Cadent’s policy is to provide equal opportunity for applicants & employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual identity or orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability or medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual and reproductive health decisions, genetic information, marital status (including domestic partnerships and civil unions), pregnancy, culture ancestry, familial or caregiver status, military status, veteran status, socioeconomic status, unemployment status, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other basis prohibited by law. and will not discriminate against the basis of disability. This commitment is honored when it comes to decisions on hiring, recruiting, training, promotions, compensations, benefits, transfers and terminations.

Cadent is seeking to actively engage with our employees from a wide variety of cultures and to connect with our clients differently. Our workforce has generational diversity that supports greater innovation when we maximize representation of all diversity. Our active employee resource groups promote engagement across all groups of individuals that are represented within the company and externally.

Pay Range

USD $225,000.00 - USD $250,000.00 /Yr.