Director, Product Owner, Finance, HR & Legal Systems

About the Role & Team
IDC is seeking a Director, Product Owner, Finance, HR & Legal Systems to join our IT Enterprise Applications team. In this pivotal role, you will drive the technology strategy, roadmap, and delivery of systems and tools that power our finance and procurement functions. 

You will lead a high-performing team of IT professionals—including business analysts, developers, project managers, and application support analysts—ensuring technology solutions align seamlessly with business goals across Record-to-Report (R2R), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), HR, and Legal domains. 

As part of IDG’s broader digital transformation, you will spearhead the Global ERP (Microsoft D365) implementation and related business process reengineering. This role requires a blend of strategic vision, hands-on execution, and the ability to translate complex business needs into scalable, technology-driven solutions that elevate operational efficiency across the enterprise.

What You’ll Do 

• ​​Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of Business Analysts, Application Developers, Project Managers, and Application Support specialists, fostering collaboration, innovation, and accountability. 

• ​Oversee the planning, implementation, and optimization of the Global ERP (Microsoft D365) platform and the broader finance technology ecosystem to ensure integration and cross-functional alignment. 

• ​Assess current technology capabilities across Finance, HR, and Legal, and define the long-term system strategy and roadmap that supports IDG’s growth and transformation goals. 

• ​Collaborate with business stakeholders to define, prioritize, and translate business objectives into actionable product requirements and development roadmaps. 

• ​Drive process improvement and automation to streamline financial operations, ensuring scalability, accuracy, and efficiency. 

• ​Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for finance and procurement systems, providing guidance and best practices to both technical and business teams. 

• ​Partner cross-functionally with leadership, project managers, and system implementers to mitigate risks, resolve issues, and ensure successful project delivery. 

• ​Champion continuous improvement, leveraging emerging technologies and analytics to evolve finance system capabilities and drive business outcomes.
  

What You Bring 

• 8+ years of ERP experience, with 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (or 8–10 years managing large-scale ERP implementations). 

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar leadership role, ideally with exposure to finance or related business functions. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Computer Science, or a related discipline—or equivalent experience. 

• Deep understanding of core finance processes, including Order Management, Billing, Collections, Revenue Management, Procurement, Expenses, Payables, General Accounting, and Financial Reporting. 

• Demonstrated experience translating business architecture and process design into clear system requirements and technical specifications. 

• Proven experience managing teams of 5–8 IT professionals, including analysts, developers, and project managers. 

• Strong grasp of SDLC, DevOps, and technology delivery methods for SaaS-based business applications. 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels. 

• Certifications: PMI/PMP and/or Agile/Scrum certifications strongly preferred. 

• Analytical mindset with a passion for problem-solving, optimization, and continuous improvement. 
  

Why This Role Stands Out  
At IDC, your work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next. You collaborate with curious, high-caliber colleagues who value rigor, integrity, and shared success. As the premier global provider of trusted technology intelligence, IDC equips business and technology leaders with the evidence they need to make confident decisions. Our insights inform strategy, investment, and innovation across industries and regions.  

Recognized by IIAR as Analyst Firm of the Year for five consecutive years, IDC sets the standard for credibility and impact. With more than 1,000 analysts worldwide and a truly global perspective, we combine deep expertise with practical relevance. Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your contributions provide the insights leaders rely on every day. It is meaningful work, backed by a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and long-term career development with a globally respected brand. 
 

What We Offer 

• 15 vacation days (prorated based on start date) 

• 12 company-paid holidays 

• 6 paid sick days (prorated based on start date; may vary by state) 

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage 

• 2 floating holidays (prorated based on start date) 

• 1 volunteer day 

• 401(k) company match (IDC matches 3% on the first 6% of employee contributions) 

• Company-paid short-term disability
• Company-paid parental leave 
   

Compensation Transparency 

At IDC, we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. Employees are compensated equitably for their work, aligned with their skills and experience. Salary and incentive structures are determined through a rigorous process that considers experience, education, certifications, role-specific requirements, internal equity, and verified U.S. market data from an independent third-party partner. 
 
The expected total annual compensation, depending on location and experience, is between $168,000–$216,000, inclusive of base salary and variable compensation. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

IDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Employment eligibility verification required. We participate in E-Verify. 

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