IT Associate Director Enterprise Architecture

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent American familyowned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most awardwinning bourbons and whiskeys in the world including Buffalo Trace Pappy Van Winkle Eagle Rare Blantons and Sazerac Rye. Additionally Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits including Fireball Southern Comfort Seagrams V.O. Myerss Goldschlger Parrot Bay 99 Brand and Platinum Vodka.

Were proud of our awardwinning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky four times and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of worlds most awardwinning distillery through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether youre a recent graduate or an experienced professional Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting entrepreneurial industry.

Bio: Drive longterm growth by designing IT projects processes and skills that enable fast integrations and information used to run the business in a common way across Sazeracs global portfolio; Identify and prioritize costout and revenue generating opportunities through the use of IT analytics and data integration. Ensuring seamless connectivity between internal systems and external partners by designing developing and governing integration frameworks. This role focuses on creating scalable secure and efficient solutions that align IT capabilities with business objectives in the areas of data exchange supply chain customer relationships and partner ecosystems. This role can be in Louisville KY or Carrolton TX.

• Continually work to improve designated skills to grow with the company and become an effective and productive team member.
• Work with supervisor to develop and actively participate in a career development program by working on designated skills and stretch projects/goals that push outside of comfort zone.
• Work with Analysts and Leaders to understand the need for analytics and develop the system development plan to meet the requirements as a system end point.
• Ensure processes are created and measured for efficient automation within business to business systems communication. Develop in house capabilities to reduce reliance on outside processes and systems
• Lead the companys system and application software strategy and prioritization to efficiently build highly integrated and efficient systems used throughout the organization.
• Drive longterm growth by designing IT projects processes and skills that enable fast integrations and information used to run the business in a common way across Sazeracs Global portfolio. Operate and deliver efficient IT services and solutions to support the business while managing risk and protecting core assets.
• Create a 5year vision and strategy for the transformation of IT processes capabilities and operating model in support of Sazeracs business transformation vision. Define and execute forwardlooking plans to develop relevant new technology skills and capabilities.
• Partner with business to align business and IT strategies and maximize the value of technology investments.
• Assess technologies and design technical architectures to increase business agility and manage complexity. Utilize proof of concept and agile methodologies for improved delivery of services
• Create strong partnerships with business areas through account management IT investment guidance and performance reviews.

MUST

• Ability to drive results in a complex highgrowth company
• Ability to present both internally and externally to retailers.
• Analytical skills with the ability to resolve a wide variety of complex issues or problems.
• A strong blend of high technical expertise creativity business mindset and strategic thinking is mandatory.
• Ability to identify new opportunities to support key initiatives / improve existing processes
• Ability to quickly learn new systems/processes
• Ability to integrate multiple tools to solve problems
• A strong blend of high technical expertise operational acumen and strategic thinking. Pure executional techprofiles will not be considered.
• Ability to project a professional image
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Experience with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools or similar
• 10 years relevant experience (minimum)

PREFERRED

• Experience working with senior leadership to successfully design implement and execute programs.
• 5 years of analytical experience in consumer goods retail or other relevant industry experience

Physical Requirements

• A valid drivers license
• Valid Passport
• Bachelors degree in engineering finance accounting tax or related field.
• Ability to work overtime if necessary
• Ability to travel (up to 25

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