VP Business Technology & ERP at Freeman Company in Dallas, TX

About Us

The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, The Freeman Company's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

We’re seeking an experienced, strategic and results-driven Billing and ERP leader to join Freeman’s transformational Technology team. Reporting directly to the SVP of Information Technology, this role will lead and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary ERP organization supporting critical business functions, including Finance, Billing, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, HR & Payroll, Freight and Material Handling. This role will drive the evolution of Freeman’s enterprise systems to better meet customer and business needs while helping shape the company’s broader technology strategy.

Travel will be required as needed to support program delivery, ongoing business operations and Freeman’s broader digital transformation initiatives.

This position will support our Technology & ERP group under our Technology Services team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show site 2-3 days per week. The ideal candidate will be based out of any of the following locations:

• Dallas, TX
• Atlanta, GA
• Las Vegas, NV

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall IT strategy for SAP transformation, ensuring alignment with organizational business objectives and priorities.
• Provide strategic leadership across Freeman’s broader enterprise applications and ERP landscape, ensuring systems and platforms are integrated, scalable and aligned with evolving business needs.
• Lead the implementation, configuration and integration of SAP systems across business functions, establishing transformation roadmaps, project plans and resource requirements in partnership with executive stakeholders and IT teams.
• Provide strategic direction to IT teams responsible for SAP implementation, ensuring adherence to best practices, project timelines and budgetary constraints.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, automate workflows and drive operational efficiencies through SAP enhancements and innovation.
• Champion effective internal controls and processes that ensure accurate accounting and reporting, minimize risk and enhance operational performance in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external vendors, consultants and service providers to support successful SAP implementation and ongoing operations.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of approximately 20, providing direction, coaching and recognition, delivering timely feedback and creating opportunities for employee growth and development.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 20+ years of technology industry experience, including leading and delivering SAP ERP transformations and implementations (S/4HANA and BRIM).
• Experience leading enterprise applications and ERP environments, including SAP and other major ERP platforms, with the ability to drive integration, modernization and continuous improvement across a complex technology landscape.
• Strong program management skills, with the ability to lead multiple workstreams, drive alignment and resolve complex issues.
• Deep expertise in SAP business processes, including Finance, Billing, Quote-to-Cash, Transportation, Warehouse Management, Demand Planning and HR/SuccessFactors.
• Extensive knowledge of SAP Finance, including AP, AR, Product and Actual Costing, Material Ledger, Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders and Profit Center Accounting.
• Knowledge of SAP RISE, SAP On-Cloud and SAP On-Prem environments and best practices.
• Experience managing onshore and offshore system integration partners.
• Executive presence and ability to build trusted relationships with C-suite leaders and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven leadership and people management skills, including setting direction, motivating teams, coaching and providing feedback.
• Experience with agile methodologies, business planning and cross-functional team delivery.
• Ability to communicate technology strategy, plans and progress to internal and external stakeholders.
• Results-oriented, with experience tracking OKRs and budgets to measure performance and identify optimization opportunities.

Travel Requirements

What We Offer

The Freeman Company provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life, Accident and Disability
• Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

Diversity Commitment

At The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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