Senior Director, Global Data Products

Job description

Who We Are: At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology. Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet! Job Summary: Lead the transformation of enterprise data assets into scalable, business-enabling capabilities that drive growth, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage. Serve as the strategic link between business leaders and technology teams, ensuring data, analytics, AI, and digital investments are aligned to organizational objectives and deliver measurable business value. Provide leadership for the design of enterprise-wide technology and information architecture solutions, establishing future-state vision, guiding solution strategy, and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards. Leverage broad expertise across applications, data, technology and integrated business processes to enable innovation, accelerate digital transformation, and support long-term business success. Principal Responsibilities: Own and oversee the execution of the Digital as a Product (DaaP) strategy and roadmap Data domain ownership (development and lifecycle of data products) for Digital: customer/account and product Deliver innovation and AI Enablement in the DaaP roadmap Oversee conceptual and creative solutions, develop specifications and presents solutions to senior leadership for inclusion in the GIS global strategic plan. Overseas and works with stakeholders to perform planning, architectural development, modeling, analysis, resource assessment and scheduling. Directs and assesses the compatibility and integration of proposed architecture solutions to ensure an integrated architecture across interdependent technologies. Coordinates, manages and supports change readiness initiatives as needed. Oversees the implementation of transitional architecture to achieve the strategic roadmap. Manages and evaluates technology and components against existing and future needs. Champions enterprise effectiveness methodologies. Manages the team that monitors, evaluates and reports on the ongoing performance and capacity of assigned areas of the computing environment, including software and hardware specifications, to ensure business requirements are met. Other duties as assigned. Job Level Specifications: Deliver the DaaP roadmap with technical fluency and modern data architecture Develop tech industry solutions that link data to P&L outcomes Leads and directs through senior managers and directors. Accountable for the performance and results of major functions that have cross-organizational and regional impact and are comprised of multiple departments. Establish policies appropriate for the function. Contributes to enterprise-wide policies and practices. Establishes strategy for a division or business unit within corporate strategic initiatives. Responsible for the efficient utilization of significant resources within the function. Objectives are defined in collaboration with senior and executive management, and results are assessed with a long-term perspective. Decisions are guided by functional and regional strategy and priorities. Collaborates with senior and executive management concerning matters of significance to the company. Actively engages with and conducts frequent briefings for senior and executive management and/or key external contacts. Decisions are likely to have a serious impact on the overall success or failure of a function and/or business initiative. Erroneous decisions or recommendations result in critical delays or modifications to company objectives and cause long-term harm to business operations. Influence senior stakeholders on topics covering business strategy, strategy execution, product ownership, compliance and regulatory. Work Experience: Typically 12+ years including 8+ years of management experience Education and Certification(s): Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained. Distinguishing Characteristics: Multiple disciplines What We Offer: Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet’s ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs — from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community. Generous Paid Time Off 401K and Pension Plan Paid Holidays Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption) Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account Education Assistance Employee Development Resources Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at (888) 994-7669.