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Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors\nThis is a hybrid position requiring an on-site presence 3 to 4 days per week. Please note that the number of days on-site can increase based on business needs.\nJob Summary\nThe Senior Director, Strategy & Planning is a highly strategic and execution-focused role that exists to amplify the impact of the VP by driving alignment, prioritization, and operational efficiency across the organization. Acting as a trusted advisor and integrator, this position ensures that the VP's vision and priorities are translated into actionable plans, executed effectively, and communicated clearly across stakeholders. The role is responsible for managing the VP's operating cadence, facilitating decision-making, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and overseeing critical communications and strategic deliverables. Success in this role requires a strong mix of business acumen, organizational savvy, and the ability to navigate complexity while maintaining focus on outcomes.\nDuties and Responsibilities\n1. Strategic Planning & Prioritization - Drive alignment around the VP’s priorities, orchestrate annual and quarterly planning cycles, and ensure focus on the most critical initiatives across the technology organization.\n2. Executive Decision Support - Provide analysis, context, and recommendations to support effective and timely decision-making by the VP and their leadership team.\n3. Operating Rhythm & Governance - Manage the VP’s calendar of business reviews, staff meetings, leadership forums, and ELT engagements; ensure agendas are focused, materials are high quality, and outcomes are actionable.\n4 . Cross-Functional Program Execution - Lead or support the execution of team-wide technology initiatives, ensuring accountability, coordination, and progress tracking.\n5. Internal Communications & Messaging - Develop executive-level communications, presentations, and messaging to align stakeholders and reinforce key strategic narratives across the organization.\n6. Metrics, Reporting & Insights - Oversee development of dashboards and performance indicators that provide visibility into organizational health, progress on key initiatives, and operational risks.\n7. Special Projects & Confidential Initiatives - Serve as a go-to leader for high-priority, time-sensitive efforts requiring discretion, judgment, and broad organizational perspective.\n8 . Risk Awareness - Monitor emerging organizational or delivery risks, surface early indicators of misalignment or friction, and recommend proactive interventions to maintain strategic and operational momentum.\nQualifications\nEducation Required:\nBachelor’s Degree - A degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Finance or a related field\nEducation Preferred:\nMaster’s Degree (MBA or equivalent) with a focus on strategy, operations, or technology management.\nExperience Required:\n8-12 years of progressive experience in technology within large, matrixed organizations\nProven experience supporting senior executives or working in highly visible roles requiring discretion, sound judgment, and influence\nStrong track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and aligning diverse teams to deliver complex programs\nFamiliarity with IT planning, financial management, and governance processes, including budgeting cycles, investment reviews, and performance tracking.\nDemonstrated ability to craft high-quality executive-level communications and strategic deliverables including preparation of board materials, leadership presentations, and organizational messaging.\nExperience with IT sourcing and vendor management, including contract review, vendor performance tracking, and alignment with service-level expectations.\nExposure to M&A integration and organizational change, particularly aligning technology teams, roadmaps, or platforms post-acquisition.\nExperience operating in global or multi-regional environments, coordinating across time zones, cultures, and business models\nExperience Preferred:\nLed technology strategy development at the enterprise or business unit level, including translating vision into actionable roadmaps.\nWorked in a high-growth, post-acquisition, or restructuring environment, helping stabilize operations or integrate teams\nPartnered with enterprise functions such as Legal, Finance, or HR on strategic initiatives beyond day-to-day coordination - e.g., designing new governance models, building business cases, or developing workforce plans.\nSupported or prepared content for investor relations, board technology briefings, or external executive communications.\nBuilt or matured an office of the VP function, including implementing KPIs, leadership cadences, and initiative tracking frameworks.\nLicenses/Certifications Preferred:\nCertifications in project management (PMP), business relationship management (BRMP), change management (CCMP)\nTechnical Skills and Abilities\nSkills and Abilities:\nExecutive Communications - Expertise in crafting high-quality presentations, board materials, and strategic communications using tools like PowerPoint and Word, with a strong emphasis on clarity, simplicity, storytelling, and stakeholder alignment.\nIT Financial Acumen - Understanding of IT budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation models (e.g., gross/net), and financial performance metrics.\nContract Review & Vendor Coordination - Ability to review and interpret technology contracts, statements of work, and service-level agreements, coordinating with procurement, legal, and vendor management teams to ensure alignment with strategic goals, budget constraints, and compliance requirements.\nStrategic Planning Tools - Proficiency in tools and methodologies for enterprise planning, portfolio management, and prioritization frameworks (e.g., OKRs, balanced scorecards, strategic roadmaps).\nProject & Program Management - Skilled in managing complex, cross-functional initiatives using agile, waterfall, or hybrid delivery methods; familiarity with tools like Planview and Smartsheet.\nTechnology Fluency - Strong understanding of core IT functions (e.g., infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, data, architecture) and how they enable business outcomes.\nData Analysis & Reporting - Ability to interpret and synthesize data into actionable insights, proficiency with Excel, Power BI, or other analytics and dashboard tools.\nCollaboration Platforms - Proficiency in enterprise collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, Confluence) to manage workflows and drive team coordination.\nAdditional Requirements\nLanguage Requirements:\nFluency in English\nPhysical Demands:\nReasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.\nStandard office-based work demands\nTravel Requirements:\nUp to 25% travel to various sites including Global Service Center\nWork Environment:\nHybrid Houston, come onsite 3 days a week to 390 Enclave Parkway, Houston, Texas 77077\nDecision Making Authority\nDecisions to be made independently without direction or supervision:\nThis role operates with a high degree of coordination and influence key decisions are typically made in collaboration with or delegated by the VP. The role may independently:\nRecommend agenda priorities, meeting structures, and follow-ups for the VP’s leadership cadence.\nCoordinate across teams to drive execution of agreed-upon initiatives and ensure accountability to timelines.\nDraft executive-level communications and presentations for VP approval.\nIdentify and flag risks, misalignments, or resource constraints to the VP with recommended actions.\nFacilitate alignment among IT leadership on cross-functional efforts, escalating unresolved issues to the VP as needed.\nFinal decisions on strategic direction, personnel, budget, and public-facing communications remain with the VP.\nDecisions made with review/approval of other individuals/leadership:\nThe role will help shape additional decisions including:\n1. Technology Roadmap Alignment - Recommending adjustments to initiative sequencing or scope across business units or functions, with VP and enterprise PMO approval.\n2. Investment and Resource Tradeoffs - Proposing shifts in resource allocation, budget phasing, or staffing priorities that require VP and Finance leader approval.\n3. Organizational Changes - Drafting recommendations for org design, role clarity, or team integration that need to be approved by the VP and People/HR partners.\n4. Strategic Initiative Sponsorship - Identifying or suggesting sponsorship models and executive owners for major programs, requiring endorsement from IT LT members.\n5. Leadership Communications - Shaping key narratives for town halls, board updates, or enterprise announcements, finalized with VP and Comms team input.\n6. Risk and Escalation Management - Raising cross-functional risks or delivery issues and recommending paths forward, requiring approval from impacted functional leaders.\n7.Governance Structure Adjustments - Recommending updates to steering committees, review cadences, or decision-rights frameworks with VP and business stakeholder alignment.\n8. Metrics and KPI Definition - Working with IT leaders to propose updates to performance measurement frameworks, reviewed by the VP and Strategy/Finance teams.\nBENEFITS INFORMATION:\nFor information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.comOVERVIEW:\nSysco 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.\nWe 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. 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