Director - Enterprise Transformation and Global IT - Corporate IT
Burns & McDonnell · Kansas City, MO · 1 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
Core Responsibilities
- Global Transformation Technology Strategy and Execution
- Spearhead the discovery, planning and implementation phases for enterprise programs.
- Partner with the Enterprise Transformation Office (EXO) and operational leaders to define a clear strategy and roadmap, while guiding key architectural decisions.
- Guide the selection of our future core financial ERP system and the successful rollout of Oracle Fusion, while aligning people, business, technology, and global technology delivery for a successful implementation.
- Executive Collaboration & Decision-Making
- Act as the primary technology liaison/leader to the EXO and impacted operational leaders and SMEs.
- Support and guide stakeholders through a structured framework to make timely decisions that balance global consistency with local business needs, prioritizing choices based on what capabilities differentiate our business versus what the industry standard is.
- Global IT Strategy Leadership
- Define and align people, process and technology strategy across the globe (US, Canada, UK, India, Mexico), ensuring consistency with enterprise priorities and local execution realities.
- Establish and drive a unified global IT operating model, aligning governance, decision frameworks, and delivery structures.
- Define and execute a global IT talent strategy, including workforce planning, capability building, and leadership pipeline development.
- Serve as an integrator of global teams into a unified operating model with clear accountability, performance metrics, and delivery standards.
- Drive global transparency through standardized reporting, KPIs, and executive dashboards.
- Corporate Services Delivery Lead
- Perform as the lead business partner, consultant and thought leader for our Corporate Services internal partner-clients, including but not limited to:
- Tech Stack Efficiency & Optimization
- Data & Governance Collaboration
- Issue Prioritization & Resolution
- Enterprise Capability Ownership
- Technology Product Ownership
- Recruit, hire, develop, manage, and retain outstanding employee‑owners.
- Interpret organizational policies, purposes, and goals for Department Managers.
- Maintain compliance with equal employment opportunity initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, business, or a related field from an accredited program and 14 years of related professional experience, including 7 years of managing teams, is required.
- Expert knowledge of technology and the application of technology in business.
- Proven ability to develop business and establish relationships with clients.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated success in project management.
- Strong collaboration, organization, and problem solving skills.
- Able to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead and manage.
- Excellent planning and analytical skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.