Regional IT Domain Lead, Commercial

OVERVIEW

Perfetti Van Melle (makers of Mentos, Airheads, Dentyne, Trident and Bubblicious!) is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum with global brands that are being enjoyed in more than 150 countries worldwide. We’re currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Regional IT Domain Lead to join our growing team.

The Regional IT Domain Lead for Sales, Marketing, and Finance serves as the strategic technology partner to regional business leaders, ensuring that IT solutions directly enable commercial growth, customer engagement, and financial performance. This role owns the technology roadmap for these functional domains within the region and ensures alignment with global architecture, enterprise platforms, and long-term business strategy.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Contributes to OC strategy and business capability planning for Sales, Marketing, and Finance. Defines and maintains the regional IT strategic plan and domain roadmap, ensuring alignment with commercial, digital, and financial priorities.
• Establishes strong partnerships with Sales, Marketing, and Finance leaders, serving as a strategic IT advisor on technology choices that enable revenue generation, customer engagement, and financial performance.
• Ensures domain architectures and solutions are delivered reliably, securely, and cost-effectively, in compliance with global standards and enterprise architecture.
• Drives agile delivery across CRM, marketing automation, data/analytics, and finance platforms to meet evolving business requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Partners with functional leaders and OC management to define and execute the regional technology transformation agenda across commercial and financial systems.
• Evaluates emerging technologies, digital capabilities, and risks—particularly in CRM, digital marketing, data pipelines, automation, and financial platforms—to sustain competitive advantage.
• Develops and manages operating and capital budgets for regional IT investments in Sales, Marketing, and Finance, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and value realization.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Master’s degree in a relevant field of study preferred; Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field required.
• 10–15 years of progressive IT experience supporting enterprise functions; strong background enabling Sales, Marketing, and Finance technologies.
• 5–10 years of direct people leadership, with proven ability to build, mentor, and manage high-performing technical and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in demand, capacity, and portfolio management, including prioritization of commercial, digital, and financial technology investments and effective resolution of cross-functional conflicts.
• Extensive experience managing vendor and partner ecosystems, including contract strategy, negotiation, SLA oversight, and performance management to maximize value and reduce operational risk.
• Strong command of emerging technologies and architecture patterns across CRM, marketing automation, data and analytics, and finance platforms, with the ability to advise and influence senior and C-level stakeholders.
• Proven track record governing large-scale IT delivery, ensuring successful execution of regional transformation programs in alignment with global platforms and architecture standards.
• Inspirational leadership with the ability to drive accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across diverse teams and functions.
• Relevant certifications strongly preferred, such as ITIL, PMP/Prince2, BRMP/CBRM, or equivalent credentials in enterprise technology leadership and governance.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the sweet success of our candy-loving community. Additionally, we have a core value of Care For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including:

• PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off  
• 13 paid holidays  
• 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country
• Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases
• Comprehensive Health Insurance   
• Annual well-being subsidy
• 20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options 
• Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement  
• Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, etc.)
• Modest monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)

Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.