Director of Digital Transformation

This is a hybrid position requiring an on-site presence 3 to 4 days per week. Please note that the number of on-site days may increase based on business needs. Job Summary: Sysco’s Business Growth team is driving the evolution of how we engage with our customers to enable their success and drive growth. Delivering an outstanding experience requires blending the best of our people with new technologies grounded in insights and advanced analytics. We strive to ensure the right product, the right offer, and the right message, at the right time in every touchpoint with our customers. The Director of Digital Transformation will be a key leader in Sysco’s customer-first evolution, which is enabled by advanced analytics and digital transformation. The Director of Digital Transformation will be responsible for setting the vision, defining the strategy, and driving implementation of Sysco’s technology capabilities. They will be responsible for the roadmap and continued expansion of our capabilities & assets for multiple projects (e.g., growth, back-end, etc.) This person should have a cross-section of skills spanning strategy, technology, consumer insights and analytics and be an experienced, innovative, data-driven leader. They will lead a cross functional team to execute, test and learn, working closely with executive leadership, functional teams (e.g., shared services, sales, merchandising, pricing), technology teams, and business units. Duties and Responsibilities: Define the roadmap and lead the design of an industry-leading approach, including insights, tactics, offers, and analytics/technology enablers for the enterprise Work with leadership throughout Sysco to frame business opportunities and develop appropriate growth/transformation strategies Oversee the implementation of digital transformation initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards Size and prioritize growth/transformation opportunities, including the business case, path to growth, execution plans, and buy-in Support the management of ongoing forecasting and reporting of the financial performance related to growth/transformation programs Frequently present to senior leadership and collaborate closely cross-functionally across the entire organization Education Required: Bachelor's degree in an analytical field (e.g., Business, Economics, Engineering) Education Preferred: MBA or other advanced degree from a top-tier educational institution Experience Required: 10+ years in a corporate setting or leading professional services company in an analytical or strategic role such as Transformation, Strategy, Insights, or Product management Experience Preferred: Wholesale distribution, retail / ecommerce, or CPG experience helpful Technical Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated ability to create a future state vision, test hypotheses, and synthesize insights Strong problem-solving skills to take an ambiguous problem and develop a structured and logical framework for define the problem, analyze the data, and derive insights and actionable recommendationsStrong ability to manage ambiguity and guide the organization through it towards clear and decisive action plans Experience shaping enterprise strategies and working with senior leadership to drive alignment Proven ability to prioritize and deliver on multiple concurrent initiatives that have significant financial impact with a P&L mindset Experience working in an agile team environment Proven ability to make data driven decisions and a familiarity with experimentation approaches (e.g., A/B testing, hold outs, control groups) Deep understanding of business value drivers, corresponding business impact, and relationship between use case strategies and business considerations High level of familiarity with digital technologies & personalized marketing vehicles to influence customer behavior including insight activation, channel selection, and offer delivery Ability to establish a collaborative work environment that enables a cross-functional team with various backgrounds and capabilities to execute at a high-level Superb verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; fluency interfacing with both technical and management teams and the ability to make complicated analytics and concepts understandable and actionable Language Requirements: Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. BENEFITS INFORMATION: For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit OVERVIEW: Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Aff… This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates. #J-18808-Ljbffr