Senior Director, Technology

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.