Associate Director – Technology Enterprise Platform

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Associate Director – Technology Enterprise Platform

Role Overview

Associate Director – Technology Enterprise Platform

Core Responsibilities

1. Tech Project Leadership

• Lead all key tech projects

  from ideation through implementation and change management, across both new and existing platforms, tools, and applications.

• Drive cross-functional projects

  that span all business functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder requirements.

• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle:

  requirements gathering, technical documentation, stakeholder management, implementation, go-live, hypercare, and transition to routine operations.

2. Data Strategy & Reporting

• Lead the Reporting Capabilities and Brew Data Strategy

  to enable data-led decision-making.

• Develop and implement a single source of truth

  for organizational data, establishing a command centre for real-time insights.

• Drive reporting solutions

  both within and outside SAP, ensuring data accuracy, accessibility, and relevance.

3. Process Automation & Integration

• Reduce Excel dependency

  by leveraging technology, automation, and seamless integrations across current platforms, tools, and applications.

• Identify and implement process improvements

  to enhance efficiency, scalability, and productivity.

4. Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Act as a key liaison

  between business stakeholders (internal and external) and technology teams.

• Translate business requirements

  into clear technical documentation and actionable project plans.

• Manage vendor relationships

  to ensure timely and quality delivery, adherence to SLAs, and alignment with business objectives.

5. Controls, Compliance & Process Evolution

• Support process evolution

  by leveraging technology to strengthen controls and ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.

• Champion best practices

  in IT governance, security, and risk management.

6. Team Leadership & Culture

• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment

  that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Mentor and develop team members

  , promoting a culture of learning and adaptability.

• Ensure strong culture fit

  and act as a role model for ABI’s values and leadership principles.

Key Competencies & Attributes

• Team Player:

  Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across functions.

• Leadership:

  Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.

• Functional & Technical Acumen:

  Deep understanding of business processes and technical solutions, with the ability to bridge the gap between business and IT.

• Stakeholder Management:

  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for managing internal and external stakeholders.

• Change Management:

  Experience in driving adoption and managing change across large-scale technology initiatives.

• Solution-Oriented:

  Positive attitude, resilience, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Culture Fit:

  Integrity, professionalism, and a passion for continuous improvement (and, ideally, a love for beer!).

Required Skills & Experience

• 8-12+ years

  of experience in IT infrastructure, technology project management, and related roles, with at least

  3-5 years in a management capacity

  .

• Strong knowledge

  of IT infrastructure, automation, integration, and reporting technologies (e.g., SAP, ERP, data visualization tools).

• Experience with security technologies

  and compliance frameworks.

• Project management expertise

  (planning, execution, monitoring, and change management).

• Certifications

  such as ITIL, CCNA, CISSP, or other relevant credentials are a plus.

• Exposure to SAP/ERP

  and edge applications, with experience in integrations and data strategy.