Senior Director, Enterprise Applications & Digital Transformation

Sandisk•Milpitas, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape. Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality. Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward. This Senior Director role is responsible for owning the strategic roadmap, budget, and day-to-day management of G&A business systems supporting Sales, Marketing, and finance systems across enterprise and consumer segments. The role involves collaborating with executive/senior leadership and technology teams to develop and communicate a clear digital transformation strategy aligned with business objectives and goals, leading the implementation of digital technologies, and driving continuous improvement.

Requirements

Significant understanding of business strategy and the ability to align digital transformation efforts with organizational goals is vital.
Significant ability to use data and analytics to make informed decisions, track the progress of digital initiatives, and identify areas for improvement.
Excellent ability to collaborate and build relationships with executives, department heads, and other stakeholders to gain buy-in and support for digital transformation efforts.
A forward-thinking mindset that embraces innovation and the ability to adapt to rapidly evolving technologies and market conditions.
High ethical standards and integrity, particularly when handling sensitive data and managing organizational change.
Significant track record of delivering measurable results and achieving business outcomes through digital transformation initiatives.
Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and drive organizational change.
Passion for driving innovation and helping teams embrace digital transformation.
Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, or a related field.
15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience.
Proven leadership of large-scale, multi-year transformation initiatives.
Strong people leadership with experience developing talent and shaping culture.
Advanced program leadership skills with the ability to manage complex, multi-stream initiatives.
Exceptional executive presence, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
High learning agility, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capability.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Own the strategic roadmap, budget and day-to-day management of G&A business systems supporting Sales, Marketing and finance systems across enterprise and consumer segments of our business.
Collaborates with executive/senior leadership withing Sales, Marketing & Finance and technology teams to develop and communicates clear digital transformation strategy aligned with business objectives and goals.
Leads the implementation of digital technologies, tools, and platforms to drive operational efficiency and enhance customer experience.
Ensures seamless integration of new technologies with existing systems and processes.
Evaluate and implement AI-driven tools and automation platforms, and workflow optimization solutions to improve business performance and operational efficiency
Drive continuous improvement and digital transformation efforts by identifying opportunities for process redesign, automation and integration across systems
Ensure application governance, data integrity, system security, and adherence to internal controls and SOX processes
Lead system and vendor evaluations, platform assessments, and RFP processes to achieve the optimal technical fit and value for the organization
Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations for SaaS platforms and service providers
Mentor and grow a high-performing Business Applications team aligned with Sandisk’s culture and mission

Benefits

paid vacation time
paid sick leave
medical/dental/vision insurance
life, accident and disability insurance
tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
employee assistance program
other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
tuition reimbursement
transit
the Applause Program
employee stock purchase plan
the Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan
Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance
annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents