Sr. Director, Enterprise Systems

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.

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.
• Led 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

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

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing
• Generous Paid Parental Leave
• Special Discounts
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Summer Fridays
• Inclusion & Belonging
• Company-Sponsored Events
• Financial & Security