Director of Utilities Operations

Harrys started in 2013 with a specific goal : disrupt the shaving industry by creating an innovative, everyday product at a fair price. Since then, Harrys has expanded to Canada & Europe, developed relationships with retailers such as Target & Walmart, expanded our grooming brand into a personal care powerhouse, launched two new brands including Flamingo & Cat Person, & made our first brand acquisition with Lum.

The key to our success? Our amazing people. From chemists, mechanical engineers, CX associates, to creative directors, sourcing managers, & logistics specialists, the Harrys team is composed of some of the most brilliant, diverse, & humble people you'll ever meet.

Our brands answer unmet consumer needs, but our company is a place of inclusion & innovation that attracts some of the brightest minds across industries, geographies, & backgrounds. Whether we have a team of 5 or 500, our core values & our startup mentality remain; we value continuous improvement & learning, teamwork & collaboration, creative problem solving, & open & direct dialogue & feedback.

The Harry's Inc working model is in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday. Our beautiful office is decked out with bagels on Wednesdays & lunch on Thursdays, & fully stocked kitchens with snacks, coffee, & drinks every day. Can't forget the free products & the opportunity to have some meetings without Zoom!

About the Role

The Director, IT Applications is responsible for overseeing the development & ongoing management of enterprise applications within the organization. This position involves strategic planning, technical leadership, & collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful development & maintenance of enterprise systems & solutions that meet the business needs & align with organizational objectives.

What you will accomplish :

• Lead & design the global IT strategy & ensure the technology roadmap for the next 5 years is aligned across all geographies & allows the company to achieve the desired business outcomes as a multi-segment consumer products company.
• Develop & implement a strategic vision for applications development, aligning it with organizational goals & technological advancements.
• Collaborate with senior management to prioritize application development initiatives based on business needs & market trends.
• Provide technical leadership & guidance to the backend applications development team, fostering a culture of innovation & excellence.
• Possess a deep understanding of SAP & S / 4HANA architectures, functionalities, & integration points.
• Collaborate with technical teams to assess system requirements, perform data migration, & configure S / 4HANA, Blueyonder & other enterprise applications to meet business needs.
• Partner across functional areas (Supply Chain & Finance) & IT to ensure that business adopts & realizes the value of SAP & other enterprise systems.
• Lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes, & optimize resource allocation & utilization.
• Build strong relationships with the BRMs & key stakeholders to identify customer issues & needs proactively.
• Act as an escalation point & take ownership of critical incidents, coordinating with resolution parties, & establishing effective communication between stakeholders for post-incident reviews.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies & industry best practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop & manage the budget for applications development, ensuring optimal resource utilization & cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor project costs & take corrective actions as needed to stay within budgetary constraints.
• Build, manage & develop the global IT team.
• Ensure systems & processes are consistent across all locations, creating significant efficiency.
• Build strategic relationships with key suppliers & consultants.

This should describe you :

Here's who you'll work with :

Harrys is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds & perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, & do great work together.

Harrys is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment & advancement opportunities to all individuals. We recruit, hire & promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth & related medical conditions), parental status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital, family or partnership status, political affiliation or activities, military service, domestic violence victim status, arrest / conviction record, sexual or reproductive health decisions, caregiver status, credit history, immigration status, unemployment status, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture & protective hairstyles or any other status protected under applicable federal, state & local laws. Harrys commitment to providing equal employment opportunities extends to all aspects of employment, including job assignment, compensation, discipline & access to benefits & training.

We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC & are dedicated to going above & beyond in fostering diversity across our company.

We can't quantify all of the intangible things we think you'll love about working at Harrys, like the exciting challenges we tackle, the smart & humble team you'll get to work with, & our supportive & inclusive culture. That said, our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size & industry, & are one part of our total rewards package, which also includes a comprehensive set of our equity program. The base salary hiring range for this position is $173,200-$215,000, but the final compensation offer will ultimately be based on the candidate's location, skill level & experience.

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Salary : $173,200 - $215,000