A Senior Director of Enterprise Finance & HR Technology is a pivotal executive role that sits at the strategic intersection of business operations, human capital, and digital innovation. This leadership position is responsible for the overarching technology strategy, product portfolio, and delivery excellence for an organization's most critical back-office functions: Finance and Human Resources. Professionals in these jobs act as the key bridge between Finance/HR leadership and the technology organization, ensuring that digital solutions directly enable corporate objectives, operational efficiency, and a superior employee experience. They translate complex business needs into a coherent, forward-looking technology roadmap that spans enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, human capital management (HCM) platforms, analytics tools, and emerging technologies. The core responsibility of a Senior Director in this field is to provide strategic vision and execution leadership for the entire Finance & HR technology ecosystem. This involves defining the multi-year product and platform strategy, managing substantial budgets, and overseeing a portfolio of programs and projects from conception through to value realization. They lead multidisciplinary teams of product managers, analysts, and project specialists, fostering a high-performance, agile culture. A significant part of the role is cultivating deep partnerships with CFOs, CHROs, and other C-suite executives, serving as their trusted advisor on technology capabilities and trends. They are also accountable for vendor and ecosystem management, evaluating third-party solutions, managing strategic partnerships with software vendors and system integrators, and ensuring delivered solutions meet enterprise standards for security, compliance, and integration. Typical day-to-day duties include leading steering committee meetings, prioritizing enhancement roadmaps based on data-driven insights, overseeing product governance, and driving continuous improvement through metrics and feedback. They are the evangelist for their portfolio, ensuring organization-wide adoption and change management. Furthermore, they monitor the competitive and technological landscape to recommend innovative solutions that provide a strategic advantage, such as AI-driven analytics, process automation, and enhanced employee self-service platforms. Candidates for these senior leadership jobs typically possess a blend of deep technical understanding and exceptional business acumen. Common requirements include 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, with a substantial portion focused on product management, ERP/HCM systems, or technology consulting within large, complex enterprises. A bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration, or a related field is standard, with many holding advanced degrees or MBAs. Essential skills include executive-level communication and stakeholder management, strategic planning, financial acumen (including budget forecasting and value realization), and a proven ability to lead and develop talent. Experience in agile methodologies, a strong grasp of the Finance and HR domains, and the ability to navigate the nuances of vendor management and contract negotiations are also critical for success in this transformative executive role.
