Associate Director, Enterprise Applications

Cabot Corporation

. Define and drive the digital core application strategy and roadmap aligned with business priorities .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeBillerica • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $192,150 - $278,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading digital transformation initiatives, managing core applications such as ERP, CRM, SCM, and HRM, and optimizing application landscapes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic technology decisions aligned with business objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Digital Transformation LeadershipCloud Technologies ExpertiseERP/HRIS Transformation ManagementProgram and Project ManagementCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Digital Core Application StrategyApplication Lifecycle ManagementKPI and SLA MonitoringAgile Operating ModelsSystem IntegrationData Integrity ManagementBusiness Process OptimizationVendor ManagementChange ManagementRisk Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsDecision-MakingPrioritizationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsCRM SystemsSCM SystemsHRM SystemsCloud-Based PlatformsSAPORACLESalesforceJDEWD

Industry Keywords

Digital TransformationApplication Landscape OptimizationBusiness Process ManagementStakeholder ManagementMatrixed Organizations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and drive the digital core application strategy and roadmap aligned with business priorities
Advise senior leadership on technology capabilities and transformation opportunities
Lead transition from legacy systems to modern, integrated, cloud-based platforms
Own and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of core applications including ERP, CRM, SCM, and HRM
Rationalize and optimize the application landscape to reduce complexity and total cost of ownership
Ensure systems are fit-for-purpose, standardized, and scalable across regions and business units
Lead major digital transformation programs
Ensure delivery excellence through program governance, risk management, and change management
Drive agile and product-based operating models for continuous improvement
Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of core applications
Oversee application support models involving internal teams and external partners
Define and monitor KPIs and SLAs for service delivery and user satisfaction
Ensure seamless system integration and end-to-end process consistency
Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture on scalable and secure architecture
Support data integrity and data-driven decision-making
Manage strategic relationships with internal and external customers and system integrators
Drive continuous value realization, adoption, and alignment with senior global stakeholders
Build and lead a global team of application experts, product owners, and delivery leads
Develop talent, capabilities, and succession pipelines
Foster innovation, accountability, and collaboration
Enable cross-functional planning, prioritization, and delivery across the Digital workforce
Report to the CDIO and participate in the Digital leadership team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or master's degree in information technology, Engineering, Business, or related field
10–15+ years of experience in applications and digital transformation
Proven leadership in managing large-scale ERP/HRIS transformations
Strong understanding of business processes across Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing
Experience leading global, cross-functional teams
Strong expertise in cloud technologies, integrations, and modern application architectures
Demonstrated ability to operate at executive level and influence senior stakeholders
Experience with outsourcing and vendor management models
Visionary mindset with ability to translate strategy into execution
Strong decision-making and prioritization skills
Deep understanding of end-to-end business processes
Strong program and project management capabilities
Results-driven focus on delivery and impact
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to navigate complex, matrixed organizations
Demonstrated knowledge in magic quadrants (SAP, ORACLE, JDE, WD, Salesforce)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus based on performance and company performance
Health benefits on the first day of employment
Local benefits
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Dynamic, flexible, hard-working, collaborative team environment
Direct and open feedback culture
Personal and professional support
Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices
Drug-free workplace