Summary
Location
Irving
Type
full-time
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Job Summary
The Sr. Director – TS Corporate Application defines and delivers the vision and strategy of Vistra’s Corporate Applications to drive operational efficiencies and new business capabilities through cost-efficient and secure technology solutions. The Sr. Director will partner and collaborate with various business leaders and teams, and will lead a technology team (both direct reporting relationship and matrix organizations). With advancing and emerging technologies (specifically around Data and AI), this senior leader will deliver on today’s business needs/requirements while also building-for-the –future to best position Vistra for ongoing growth and business value realization.Job Description
Key Accountabilities
- Develop and delivery on technology strategies and roadmaps across Vistra’s corporate services functions (Finance & Accounting, Planning, Supply Chain, HR, Legal, and Corp. Development)
- Drive a culture of accountability, communication, clarity, and collaboration with specific focus on business value, return on investment, and cost management.
- Engage continuously with business leaders to understand their business and contribute to their success through technology solutions
- Develop, maintain, and align our technology roadmap with the strategic goals and objectives of the business units. Collaborate with business technology teams
- Oversee the maintenance and support of existing application solutions.
- Oversee the selection, design/development, and implementation of new business technology solutions to achieve strategic objectives.
- Continuously challenge our technology teams to identify and deliver more cost-effective solution alternatives that still maximize business value
- Prioritize technology spend with business leaders to maximize business value; deliver on business case/ROI; drive disciplined demand management
Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
- Minimum 15 years progressive experience with demonstrated subject matter expertise with enterprise Corporate functions and technologies.
- Experience and expertise with SAP S/4 for Finance, Accounting, and Planning functions in a large enterprise
- Experience with Supply Chain / Procurement technologies and best practices. Preferred experience with SAP Ariba and/or Coupa.
- Possess extensive experience working in a matrix environment
- Exceptional ability to communicate (verbally and written) across stakeholders and senior management
- Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills
Key Metrics
- Financial Optimization - e.g. Financial Close Duration and Reduced Manual Journal Entries
- Operational Excellence – System Reliability, Compliance (SOX/other), Controls, Security Vulnerabilities, System Currency
- IT Financial Management – management and optimization of internal TS budgets (Run/Operations and Projects)
- Risk Management – Security, Risk, and Compliance
- People Development (Technology team members)
- Customer Satisfaction from Internal Business Customers
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Job Family
Information TechnologyCompany
Vistra Corporate Services CompanyLocations
Irving, TexasTexasWe are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!
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Other facts
About Vistra Corp
Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company, based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Vistra is a leader in transforming the energy landscape with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability. The company safely operates a reliable, efficient, power generation fleet of natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities while taking an innovative, customer-centric approach to its retail business. Learn more at vistracorp.com.
What you'll do
- The Sr. Director will define and deliver the vision and strategy for Vistra’s Corporate Applications, focusing on operational efficiencies and new business capabilities. This role involves collaborating with business leaders and overseeing technology teams to implement effective technology solutions.
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