Senior Director, Business System Strategy & Transformation

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

The Senior Director, Business System Strategy & Transformation will provide strategic direction and operational oversight for Amentum's SC technology platforms. They will serve as the functional, technical expert and lead transformative initiatives across the Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Order-to-Cash (O2C) value streams. This high-impact role will be responsible for driving technology enablement, data harmonization, innovation, business intelligence and enhancing employee experiences to establish a market-leading supply chain execution model.

The Sr. Director will play a pivotal role in delivering next-generation process automation, creating value-driven insights, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to ensure S2P modernization.

This role is responsible for shaping and leading enterprise-wide technology and systems transformation initiatives, including ERP modernization; transformational program leadership; business case development and innovation at the intersection of technology and operations. This position is US Remote telework and US Citizenship is required.

Technology Strategy and Transformation

• Define and execute a multi-year S2P technology strategy that aligns with Amentum’s corporate objectives.
• Lead cross-functional, enterprise-wide supply chain transformation projects, from concept to implementation, to improve operational effectiveness, efficiency, and scalability across S2P and O2C value streams.
• Lead technology strategy assessments, operating model redesign, current- and future-state architecture development, and business case creation to improve operational performance and enable scalable growth.
• Develop and implement strategies to incorporate AI-driven tools for optimizing S2P processes, predictive analytics, and enhancing digital experiences.
• Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities to enhance the user experience using emerging tools, features, and digital solutions.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Oversee enterprise application modernization initiatives, including business process redesign, requirements definition, solution evaluation and selection, implementation oversight, testing strategy, and value realization across ERP and other critical business platforms.
• Responsible for creating a digitally enabled, data-driven operating model that delivers lower cost, enhanced supplier engagement, improved resilience, and faster decision-making across the end-to-end supply chain.
• Serve as a thought leader in performance improvement initiatives, embedding technology and analytics into operational workflows to optimize efficiencies.
• Act as an executive partner to senior leaders, communicating effectively to drive alignment on system priorities, capabilities, and change management.
• Build a culture of adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking within the supply chain organization by introducing next-generation process improvements, tools, and resources.

SC Operations & Service Delivery:

• Define and execute an autonomous procurement strategy that aligns technology capabilities with organizational needs, ensuring agile and forward-thinking supply chain solutions.
• Develop standardized, enterprise-wide data capabilities to drive high-quality insights and achieve data synchronization across supply chain functions.
• Design and implement scalable business intelligence frameworks to enhance data-driven decision-making, utilizing tools and technologies (e.g., advanced analytics platforms, machine learning models) for actionable insights into operational performance.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders in technology, finance, and operations to ensure consistent communication and alignment on data systems adoption and usage.
• Conduct regular audits and analyses to identify opportunities for improving data integrity, system efficiency, and reporting accuracy across the supply chain.
• Partner with Finance, Technology, and Operations teams to embed supply chain design and execution within larger enterprise initiatives, ensuring end-to-end alignment.
• Champion partnership and collaboration across the business to develop an organizational culture of innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Data, Governance & Compliance:

• Actively engage in organizational change management processes to drive adoption of new technologies and workflows.
• Leverage analytics to provide key insights about SC process performance and system efficiencies.
• Monitor system access and data quality across S2P platforms through governance and system controls.

Project & Change Management:

• Continuously assess industry developments and emerging technologies to inform strategic adjustments to the supply chain roadmap.
• Implement robust cost-benefit analyses for process changes, ensuring all innovation initiatives deliver measurable value and align with business goals.
• Actively engage in organizational change management processes to drive adoption of new technologies and workflows.
• Build and execute the roadmap for supply chain innovation, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide strategic objectives.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Proven track record of working in S2P and O2C value streams, with hands-on expertise in leading digital transformation initiatives and technology implementations.
• A strong balance of people management and technical acumen, with the ability to align cross-functional stakeholders.
• Knowledge of supply chain technologies, such as ERP systems (Deltek, SAP, Oracle), procurement platforms, data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.), and emerging technologies like RPA, AI, and machine learning.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Typically 10+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related functions, with a focus on technology enablement or process transformation. with a Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA or Master’s preferred).
• Experience with change management, project management, and facilitating strategic initiatives in a matrixed environment to deliver measurable results.
• Certification in supply chain management, procurement, or analytics (e.g., CSCMP, APICS, CPSM).
• US Citizenship is required.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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