Director, Global Business Systems

Authentic Brands Group•New York, NY

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a leading sports, media, entertainment and lifestyle platform, owning iconic intellectual property and creating long-term value. It operates as a digital-first, asset-light platform at the intersection of culture, commerce, and technology, cultivating fandom through storytelling, content, and live experiences. Authentic's brands drive over $38 billion in annual systemwide retail sales globally with nearly 2,000 licensing partners across 150 countries. The company fosters an inclusive workplace, valuing diversity and innovation, with global teams in major metropolitan cities. Authentic Brands Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Business Systems to lead its business systems team. This role involves overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of business systems and processes to support the company's strategic objectives, requiring strong leadership, strategic thinking, and technical expertise in business systems management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
10 years of experience in business systems management or a related role, with demonstrated progression in responsibilities
Strong technical expertise in ERP, Financial Planning systems, Digital Asset Management systems, and other business systems, with proficiency in system design, development, and integration
Proven leadership skills, with experience leading and developing high-performing teams
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset and attention to detail
Stakeholder management
Strong collaboration and cross-functional communication skills
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Strong technical ability including report creation
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritize
Proven ability to lead company-wide projects
Customer centric
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Experience working for a global company preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and implementation of business systems, including ERP, Financial Planning, Contract Lifecycle Management, CRM, Digital Asset Management, and other enterprise applications, to streamline operations and improve efficiency
Ensure AI capabilities are thoughtfully integrated into every initiative—enhancing automation, decision-making, and user productivity. Identify practical use cases, govern responsible adoption, and partner with stakeholders to operationalize AI in ways that deliver measurable business value.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable and effective system solutions
Manage and mentor a team of business systems analysts, administrators, and developers to ensure high-quality deliverables and continuous improvement
Establish and maintain best practices, standards, and policies for business systems development, deployment, and maintenance
Evaluate emerging technologies and trends in business systems and recommend innovative solutions to enhance business capabilities
Partner with cross-functional teams, including IT, Finance, Operations, Ecomm, and Sales, to align business systems initiatives with organizational goals
Monitor system performance, identify areas for optimization, and implement solutions to address issues and enhance system reliability
Develop and manage the business systems budget, including resource planning, cost estimation, and vendor management
Analyzes complex business needs presented by the user community and/or clients and recommends technical solutions
Participates in all hardware and software evaluations and maintains vendor contract