Job Abstract

About Harry’s

Harry’s Inc. started in 2013 with a specific goal: disrupt the shaving industry by creating an innovative, everyday product at a fair price. Since then, Harry’s has expanded to Canada and Europe, developed relationships with retailers such as Target and Walmart, expanded our grooming brand into a personal care powerhouse, launched two new brands including Flamingo and Cat Person, and made our first brand acquisition with Lume.

The key to our success? Our amazing people. From chemists, mechanical engineers, CX associates, to creative directors, sourcing managers, and logistics specialists, the Harry’s team is composed of some of the most brilliant, diverse, and humble people you’ll ever meet.

Our brands answer unmet consumer needs, but our company is a place of inclusion and innovation that attracts some of the brightest minds across industries, geographies, and backgrounds. Whether we have a team of 5 or 500, our core values and our startup mentality remain; we value continuous improvement and learning, teamwork and collaboration, creative problem solving, and open and direct dialogue and feedback.

The Harry's Inc working model is in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Our beautiful 70,000 square foot SoHo office is decked out with bagels on Wednesdays and lunch on Thursdays, and fully stocked kitchens with snacks, coffee, and drinks everyday. Can’t forget the free products and the opportunity to have some meetings without Zoom!

About the Role

The Director, IT Applications is responsible for overseeing the development and ongoing management of enterprise applications within the organization. This position involves strategic planning, technical leadership, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful development and maintenance of enterprise systems and solutions that meet the business needs and align with organizational objectives.

What you will accomplish:

• Lead and design the global IT strategy and ensure the technology roadmap for the next 5 years is aligned across all geographies and allows the company to achieve the desired business outcomes as a multi-segment consumer products company
• Develop and implement a strategic vision for applications development, aligning it with organizational goals and technological advancements.
• Collaborate with senior management to prioritize application development initiatives based on business needs and market trends.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the backend applications development team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Possess a deep understanding of SAP and S/4HANA architectures, functionalities, and integration points.
• Collaborate with technical teams to assess system requirements, perform data migration, and configure S/4HANA , Blueyonder and other enterprise applications to meet business needs.
• Partner across functional areas (Supply Chain & Finance) and IT to ensure that business adopts and realizes the value of SAP and other enterprise systems.
• Lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes, and optimize resource allocation and utilization.
• Build strong relationships with the BRMs and key stakeholders to identify customer issues and needs proactively.
• Act as an escalation point and take ownership of critical incidents, coordinating with resolution parties, and establishing effective communication between stakeholders for post-incident reviews
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and manage the budget for applications development, ensuring optimal resource utilization and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor project costs and take corrective actions as needed to stay within budgetary constraints.
• Build, manage and develop the global IT team
• Ensure systems and processes are consistent across all locations, creating significant efficiency
• Build strategic relationships with key suppliers and consultants

This should describe you:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science preferred
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in SAP implementations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing large-scale projects.
• Proven leader with ability to engage, mentor and motivate direct and indirect reports.
• 5+ year of experience managing IT teams
• Hands-on functional configuration and design experience with one of the core modules within SAP (Finance, Logistics or Supply Chain)
• Participation in at least 4 end-to-end SAP implementations along with playing a lead or management role in at least 2 implementations.
• Experience leading and managing complex enterprise systems teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams in a complex, dynamic and matrixed environment.
• Strong project management skills, with a track record of planning and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• This role will be based in NYC and a hybrid working model.
• Will require limited travel to our international locations
• Analytical thinker with the ability to translate complex business needs into feasible technical solutions
• Understands and analyzes new technologies
• Experience managing teams onsite and offshore
• Experience working in manufacturing

Here's who you'll work with:

• Reporting to the VP, Enterprise Systems & Global Head of IT
• Executive leadership team at Harry’s
• Working with all other teams at Harry’s, including engineering and data analytics teams

Benefits and perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k match
• Equity in Harry’s
• Flexible time off and working hours
• Wellness and L&D stipends
• 4 weeks sabbatical after 5 years, 6 weeks after 10 years, and 8 weeks after 15 years
• Up to 20 weeks of pregnancy leave and up to 16 weeks of parental leave
• Fun IRL and virtual events including happy hours, team building events, and parties on our rooftop
• Free products from all of our brands

Harry’s is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do great work together.

Harry’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We recruit, hire and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), parental status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital, family or partnership status, political affiliation or activities, military service, domestic violence victim status, arrest/conviction record, sexual or reproductive health decisions, caregiver status, credit history immigration status, unemployment status, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws. Harry’s commitment to providing equal employment opportunities extends to all aspects of employment, including job assignment, compensation, discipline and access to benefits and training.

We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our company.

We can’t quantify all of the intangible things we think you’ll love about working at Harry’s, like the exciting challenges we tackle, the smart and humble team you’ll get to work with, and our supportive and inclusive culture. That said, our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry, and are one part of our total rewards package, which also includes a comprehensive set of benefits and our equity program. The base salary hiring range for this position is $173,200-$215,000, but the final compensation offer will ultimately be based on the candidate’s location, skill level and experience.