Senior Director, Technology

Description As Sr. Director, Technology, you will:

• Set technology direction across a complex environment
• Influence how platforms, data, and AI enable growth, efficiency and revenue
• Partner with experienced technology leaders and external partners across Unilever brands.
• Operate as a trusted advisor to senior leadership team
• You’ll help determine what technology matters most, how to modernize responsibly, and how to scale platforms without slowing innovation.

Responsibilities Technology Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute a multi-year technology strategy aligned with Living Proof’s business vision, growth objectives, and Unilever Prestige digital priorities.
• Ensure technology investments directly enable business growth, operational excellence, consumer engagement, and competitive differentiation.
• Lead the IT innovation agenda, driving adoption of AI, automation, advanced analytics, personalization, and next-generation digital capabilities.
• Balance long-term strategic planning with agile experimentation and rapid value realization initiatives.
• Define and oversee Living Proof’s architecture strategy, standards, governance, and roadmaps to support scalability, security, and modernization.
• Establish architectural frameworks that promote data accessibility, integration, and future-ready technology capabilities.
• Partner with business, digital, marketing, e-commerce, supply chain, and technology leaders to align technology decisions with strategic business priorities.
• Evaluate, incubate, and scale emerging technologies, with a focus on AI, data platforms, intelligent automation, and connected digital ecosystems.
• Support the development of organizational capabilities in AI, data engineering, cloud technologies, enterprise architecture, and modern product delivery practices.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, translating complex technology concepts into clear business strategies and outcomes.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, from technical teams to executive leadership and prestige stakeholders.
• Represent Living Proof’s technology function in executive forums, governance committees, and cross-functional transformation initiatives.
• Drive technology-enabled growth, operational efficiency, and digital transformation across Living Proof and the broader Unilever Prestige portfolio

Platforms, Data & Integration

• Provide leadership across a modern technology landscape that includes NetSuite, Workday, SFCC, Shopify, OMS, WMS, and cloud integration platforms
• Enable strong data and analytics capabilities using Snowflake, Tableau, and Power BI
• Ensure systems work together through thoughtful integration, governance, and architectural principles
• Lead application modernization efforts and guide the design of scalable integrations using iPaaS and IaaS solutions to simplify the technology landscape and accelerate delivery across brands.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in technology leadership roles
• Prior experience in organization architecture or large-scale systems design, with the ability to apply that thinking at an executive level
• Proven success leading technology teams, platforms, and transformation initiatives
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence at C-suite and senior leadership levels
• Comfort operating in matrixed, global organizations

Experience That Helps You Stand Out

• Background in Hair, Beauty, Skincare, Luxury, or CPG
• Experience with large-scale platforms such as NetSuite, Workday (implementation experience), SFCC, Shopify, Snowflake, or comparable technologies
• Exposure to AI, automation, and data-driven transformation

Annual Base Compensation: $190,000-$245,000 (Commensurate with experience)

Living Proof is committed to an inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. Our business strategy recognizes that an inclusive culture is a business strength that helps us win, as we develop and market products that resonate with all consumers and the diverse communities we serve. At the same time, we will also remain compliant with all legal requirements. #357213