Sr. Director of Enterprise Systems

Church's Texas Chicken; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Atlanta is seeking a Senior Director of Enterprise Systems. This critical role involves managing enterprise technology systems, driving innovation, and ensuring security compliance. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in enterprise systems and cybersecurity, with a degree in IT or a related field. This full-time position offers a significant leadership opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in enterprise systems and cybersecurity.
• Proven success in complex technology implementations and digital transformations.
• Experience with ERP, CRM, and HRIS in multi-unit, global environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and implementation of enterprise systems.
• Oversee information security strategy and compliance.
• Manage budgets and resource allocation for technology initiatives.

Skills

Leadership in enterprise systems

Cybersecurity expertise

Agile methodologies

Data governance

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP Systems

CRM Systems

HRIS Systems

Job description

Overview

Sr. Director of Enterprise Systems — The Senior Director of Enterprise Systems is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for managing enterprise technology systems, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and data strategy. This role drives the design, implementation, and optimization of critical business technologies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, scalability, and security best practices.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, design, and implementation of enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, HRIS, Finance, Supply Chain).
• Drive innovation and modernization to enhance operational performance.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and negotiations.
• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture strategy to ensure scalability, integration, and efficiency.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend architectural improvements.
• Enforce architecture standards and governance processes.

Security Management

• Oversee information security strategy ensuring compliance with industry standards (ISO, NIST).
• Develop security policies and risk management programs to protect organizational assets.
• Lead security audits, vulnerability assessments, and promote cybersecurity awareness.
• Define and execute data strategy, establishing data governance and ensuring data integrity.
• Provide actionable insights and support data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure data privacy compliance and security measures.
• Mentor and develop teams including system architects, analysts, and security specialists.
• Foster innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

Strategic Alignment & Business Partnership

• Act as a strategic partner, delivering technology solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Lead change management efforts ensuring successful technology adoption.

Budget & Resource Management

• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and capacity planning for systems, architecture, and security initiatives.

Position Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time

Position Requirements (Education, Qualifications, Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of leadership in enterprise systems, architecture, and cybersecurity.
• Proven success in complex technology implementations and digital transformations.
• Experience with ERP, CRM, HRIS in multi-unit, global environments.
• Expertise in cybersecurity, compliance, and data governance.
• Proficiency in traditional and Agile methodologies (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban).

Desired Certifications

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