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Technology Strategy Director - Technology, Innovation and Partnerships
Technology Strategy Director - Technology, Innovation and Partnerships-August 2024
Houston
Aug 3, 2025
ABOUT SYSCO
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution
10,000+ employees
Food & Beverage
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About Technology Strategy Director - Technology, Innovation and Partnerships

  Company:

  US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC

  Zip Code:

  77077

  Minimum Level of Education:

  Master's Degree

  Minimum Years of Experience:

  8 Years

  Employment Type:

  Full Time

  Travel Percentage:

  COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

  The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco's actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

  We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Director of Technology Strategy and Innovation to join Sysco Corporation a Fortune 100 company. Our company is the largest food distributor in the world, operating on a global scale. As the Director of Technology Strategy and Innovation, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of the food distribution industry by leveraging emerging technologies and driving innovative solutions.

  You will be at the forefront of technological advancements in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, IoT, Edge compute, Robotics, big data/analytics, quantum compute and more, to drive business solutions for areas like food traceability, real-time POS interface, digital (paperless) driver solutions, wearable devices in our warehouses, and increasing efficiencies by reducing "stretch miles" in the supply chain, geo-finder/mapping visualization. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing Sysco's operational efficiency, sustainability, and customer experience in the food distribution sector.

  As the Director of Technology Strategy and Innovation, you will be responsible for collaborating and coordinating technology innovation initiatives across various domains partnering with internal and external stakeholders. Your primary focus will be on co-innovation with software companies, IT service partners, and engagement with venture capital firms. You will also help establish and manage partnerships with universities and academia, oversee ideation processes, and review technology trends with the ultimate goal of leveraging these emerging technologies to solve business challenges and drive the Sysco's growth and competitiveness for years to come. You will also be responsible for solution architecture for these emerging technologies, building reference architectures and collaborating with peers to incorporate these into cross-functional capability roadmaps that drive some of our mission-critical applications.

  Join our team at Sysco and be at the forefront of technology innovation, driving strategic partnerships and fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration within our organization. Together, we will transform our business and shape the future of our industry.

  Minimum Qualifications:

  Bachelor's degree in business, information systems or related discipline, or equivalent and extensive related project experience.Eight years of technology experience with three or more years of business or IT experience with a direct responsibility for strategy formulation and/or translation, business analytics, and program management.Five years of people management and/or team lead experience.Leadership experience in one or more of the following areas: business transformation and optimization, strategic planning, leadership, business relationship management and business process management.Experience facilitating and leading multi-disciplined, high-performance teams.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  M.B.A. or related technical Master's degree.Experience in the food, distribution or hospitality industry.Experience in an agile environment.Experience in strategy consulting environment

  BENEFITS INFORMATION:

  For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

  OVERVIEW:

  Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

  We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

  AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

  Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

  We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

  This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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