Ralph Lauren

Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $198500 - $270000 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location.

Benefits: Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, flexible working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

• Strategic Leadership:

· Develop and articulate the long-term vision for the organization's ERP ecosystem

· Align ERP strategy with overall business objectives and digital transformation initiatives

· Collaborate with C-suite executives to ensure IT strategies support business growth and innovation

• Program Management:

· Oversee the entire ERP transformation program, including multiple projects and workstreams

· Manage program budget

· Establish program governance, including steering committees, change control boards, and reporting structures

· Collaborate with internal team partners (to lead the project management process, resource allocation and planning models to enable focused execution of global strategic program

• Vendor Management:

· Lead the selection process for ERP software vendors and implementation partners

· Negotiate contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) with vendors

· Manage ongoing relationships with key technology partners and system integrators

• Team Leadership:

· Build and lead a high-performing team of IT professionals

· Oversee the work of multiple project managers, business analysts, and technical specialists

· Collaborate with HR to develop talent acquisition and retention strategies for the ERP team

• Business Process Transformation:

· Drive the redesign and optimization of core business processes across all functional areas

· Ensure standardization and best practices are implemented across the organization

· Identify opportunities for process automation and continuous improvement

• Technology Architecture:

· Define the overall technical architecture for the ERP ecosystem

· Ensure integration with other enterprise systems (e.g., CRM, SCM, BI tools)

· Make decisions on cloud vs. on-premises deployments and hybrid architectures

• Data Management:

· Oversee data migration strategies from legacy systems to the new ERP

· Establish data governance policies and ensure data quality across the organization

· Develop strategies for master data management and data analytics

• Security and Compliance:

· Ensure the ERP system meets all relevant security standards and compliance requirements

· Collaborate with the Information Security team to implement robust security measures

· Stay informed about industry-specific regulations and their impact on ERP implementation

• Performance Management:

· Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for the ERP transformation program

· Implement monitoring and reporting systems to track program progress and system performance

· Conduct regular reviews and audits to ensure the program remains on track

• Stakeholder Management:

· Act as the primary liaison between IT and business units for all ERP-related matters

· Manage expectations of diverse stakeholder groups, from end-users to board members

· Manage ongoing communication of program status, deliverables and results with partners and cross-functional regional teams, as well as any risks, issues and mitigation plans.

• Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

· Stay abreast of emerging technologies and their potential application in ERP systems

· Develop roadmaps for post-implementation enhancements and upgrades

· Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the IT organization

• Risk Management:

· Identify and mitigate risks associated with the ERP transformation program

· Develop contingency plans for potential issues such as budget overruns, timeline delays, or technical challenges

· Ensure business continuity during the transition from legacy systems to the new ERP

Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws.