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Senior Director, Technology

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA
life insurance, vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Michigan, Southfield
22355 West Eleven Mile Road (Show on map)
Nov 21, 2025
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With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop - from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials - and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes "just-in-time" or "just-in-sequence".
thyssenkrupp Materials NA is a subsidiary of the internationally operating thyssenkrupp Group. Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, thyssenkrupp Materials NA is a leading provider of production materials and integrated service solutions with almost 2,900 employees and more than 95 locations in North America. With annual sales of $2.9 billion, the company is focused on value-added processing and distribution of a full line of aluminum, stainless, copper, brass, specialty metals, steel, and plastics products. Supply chain management, transportation and logistics, and production support outsourcing solutions are among the many services provided to customers. Business units include Copper and Brass Sales, Engineered Plastics, Ken-Mac Metals, OnlineMetals, thyssenkrupp Steel Services, thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services, and thyssenkrupp Materials de Mexico.
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Job Summary The Senior Director of Technology is a key executive role responsible for leading the strategic vision of ThyssenKrupp Materials NA. enterprise architecture and IT governance with operational management responsibility over IT systems integration and data analytics. This role ensures that enterprise architecture frameworks and governance standards are rigorously defined and implemented to create a cohesive, secure, and scalable technology environment across global and regional domains. Job Description

Key Accountabilities

  • Lead the development and continuous improvement of the enterprise architecture framework as the foundation of IT governance, aligning technology standards, policies, and practices globally and regionally.
  • Establish and chair architecture governance bodies such as review boards, compliance committees, and working groups to enforce architectural integrity and risk mitigation.
  • Oversee systems integration strategies to enable seamless interoperability among diverse business applications and platforms.
  • Direct data analytics capabilities to empower data-driven decision making with actionable insights and business intelligence.
  • Collaborate closely with business and IT leadership to embed governance and architecture principles in technology planning, investment, and execution.
  • Champion digital transformation initiatives, ensuring governance structures support innovation while managing operational and compliance risks.
  • Manage vendor and technology partnerships related to integration platforms, analytics, and enterprise architecture tools.
  • Provide executive leadership, mentoring, and development for a high-performing technology management team across architectural, analytical, and integration disciplines.
  • Monitor technology trends, emerging standards, and best practices to continuously enhance governance frameworks, architectural approaches, and cybersecurity posture.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
  • 10+ years of senior leadership experience in technology management encompassing enterprise architecture, IT governance, systems integration, data analytics, and cloud security
  • Proven expertise in defining and managing enterprise architecture and IT governance frameworks at global and regional scales.
  • Deep understanding of enterprise architecture methodologies (e.g., TOGAF), IT governance models.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, influence, and collaborate across cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams
  • Excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Master's degree preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and IT governance models.
  • Expertise in systems integration technologies, data analytics platforms, and cloud infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with digital transformation methodologies and technology innovation practices.
  • Awareness of regulatory and industry standards affecting IT governance and data protection.
  • Knowledge of software engineering best practices, design patterns, and performance/scalability principles.
  • Strategic technology planning and execution aligned with business objectives.
  • Leading enterprise-wide IT governance and architecture initiatives.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management, including presenting complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Team leadership, mentoring, and development for cross-functional technical teams.
  • Vendor and technology partner management.
  • Risk management and compliance enforcement within IT environments.
  • Agile project management and collaboration in fast-paced, dynamic settings.
  • Analytical problem solving and decision-making capabilities.
  • Building and sustaining cross-regional collaborations and governance adherence
Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as :

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Voluntary Wellness Programs

  • 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

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