Director IT - Marketing Technology & Integration

Director IT - Marketing Technology & Integration

DAIKIN COMFORT TECHNOLOGIES MFG INC

Waller, TX 77484 Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & BRM Responsibilities Serve as the primary BRM for Manufacturing, acting as the strategic interface between business leadership and Digital & IT Applications. Build strong, trust-based relationships with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Procurement executives. Translate business strategies into actionable digital roadmaps, investment plans, and technology portfolios. Champion value realization, process optimization, and digital adoption across all supported functions. Represent business priorities in enterprise governance, demand management, and strategic planning forums.

SAP S/4HANA

Transformation Leadership Lead Manufacturing, Engineering, and Procurement workstreams within the

SAP S/4HANA

program, ensuring alignment with global standards and future-state operating models. Partner with system integrators, business SMEs, and internal teams to deliver a scalable, integrated solution. Oversee process harmonization, data migration, testing, cutover, and hypercare for supported domains. Drive change management, training, and adoption across plants, engineering teams, and supply chain operations. Ensure S/4HANA design supports long-term innovation, automation, and AI-enabled capabilities. Legacy ERP (iSeries MAPICS) Stability & Transition Maintain operational stability, performance, and support for iSeries MAPICS during the multi-year transition. Lead risk mitigation, technical debt reduction, and knowledge retention strategies. Ensure seamless coexistence between MAPICS and new S/4HANA components during phased rollout. Develop and execute the retirement roadmap for MAPICS applications and integrations. Engineering, Manufacturing & Procurement Systems Ownership Provide strategic and operational leadership for Teamcenter PLM, including integrations with ERP, CAD, and manufacturing systems. Oversee MES, quality systems, shop floor applications, engineering tools, procurement platforms, and related digital capabilities. Ensure application reliability, cybersecurity compliance, and alignment with enterprise architecture. Drive modernization, simplification, and standardization across the application landscape. Innovation, AI & Advanced Technology Enablement Champion the use of AI, machine learning, automation, and predictive analytics to improve manufacturing efficiency, engineering productivity, and procurement performance. Identify and pilot emerging technologies that enhance product development, plant operations, and supply chain resilience. Partner with data and analytics teams to embed intelligence into core processes (forecasting, quality, maintenance, engineering workflows). Foster a culture of experimentation, continuous improvement, and digital innovation. Operational Excellence & Team Leadership Lead a high-performing team of managers, analysts, architects, and technical specialists. Establish strong operational processes for incident management, change control, release management, and vendor oversight. Manage budgets, contracts, and resource planning for all supported domains. Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, audit, and regulatory requirements. Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning. Nature & Scope Senior leadership role responsible for driving digital transformation across Manufacturing, Engineering, and Procurement. Acts as the Business Relationship Manager (BRM) for Manufacturing and a strategic partner to Engineering and Procurement leadership. Leads manufacturing, engineering, and procurement workstreams within the

SAP S/4HANA

transformation program, ensuring readiness, alignment, and execution. Accountable for stability and performance of the legacy iSeries

MAPICS ERP

environment during the multi-year transition and phased rollout. Oversees the application ecosystem supporting Manufacturing, Engineering, and Procurement (including Teamcenter PLM, MES, quality systems, engineering tools, procurement platforms, and integrations), leading teams, vendors, and budgets while ensuring cybersecurity compliance and alignment with enterprise architecture. Knowledge & Skills Required Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field. 10+ years of IT leadership experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain functions. Strong experience with SAP ECC or S/4HANA, especially in Manufacturing, Procurement, and Engineering modules. Hands-on experience with Teamcenter PLM and PLM-ERP integrations. Experience supporting or transitioning from legacy ERP systems (iSeries, MAPICS, AS/400). Demonstrated success as a Business Relationship Manager or business-facing IT leader. Proven ability to lead large, complex transformation programs. Strong innovation mindset with practical experience applying AI, automation, and advanced analytics. Ability to operate effectively in a complex, matrixed, global environment. Preferred Experience in HVAC, industrial manufacturing, or engineered-to-order products. Prior involvement in a full lifecycle

SAP S/4HANA

implementation. Knowledge of MES, quality systems, and manufacturing automation integrations. Master's degree in Business or Technology. Competencies Strategic partnership and executive influence to align Manufacturing, Engineering, and Procurement priorities to actionable digital roadmaps and measurable outcomes. Drives end-to-end

SAP S/4HANA

delivery for supported domains, including standards alignment, process harmonization, data readiness, testing, cutover, and sustained adoption. Deep functional and systems understanding of manufacturing, procurement, and engineering processes and enabling technologies. Ensures business continuity in legacy ERP (iSeries MAPICS) through disciplined support, risk mitigation, and coexistence planning during phased S/4HANA rollout. Application portfolio ownership and integration leadership across Teamcenter PLM, MES, quality systems, shop floor applications, engineering tools, and procurement platforms. Identifies, pilots, and scales AI, automation, and advanced analytics use cases that improve manufacturing efficiency, engineering productivity, and procurement performance. Operational excellence discipline, including incident management, change control, release management, and vendor oversight. Strong governance, enterprise architecture alignment, and cybersecurity/audit/regulatory compliance mindset. People leadership and financial management skills, including building high-performing teams and managing budgets, contracts, and resource planning. Education/Certification Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field required. People Management Yes Physical Requirements / Work Environment Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. Reports To VP, Digital & IT Application The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person's race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including

HIV/AIDS

), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes about individuals with disabilities. Experience Required 10 year(s):

• Experience supporting Marketing and customer facing digital platforms.
• Exposure to M&A integration or corporate growth initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with high attention to detail while leading at scale.
• Strong AI first mindset with experience applying automation, analytics, or machine learning. Preferred 10 year(s):
• Prior involvement in a full

SAP S/4HANA

lifecycle implementation.

• Experience operating as a successor or deputy to a VP or executive leader.
• Strong Salesforce platform knowledge and integration experience.

Education Required Bachelors or better Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.