Head of Information Technology

Our Story

Launched in 2015, Sol de Janeiro is a globally recognized, award-winning beauty brand, drawing inspiration from Brazil’s beauty rituals, warmth, and spirit. Sol de Janeiro delivers a sensory experience beloved by multi-generational consumers worldwide, with clinically proven results, transformative textures, and transportive fragrances.  

Headquartered in New York and launched as a digitally native brand, we have expanded globally with teams in Paris, London, and Germany. Our commitment to excellence has earned high-profile honors, including being named one of TIME100’s 2024 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company’s 2024 World's Most Innovative Companies, and WWD Beauty Inc’s Power Brands of 2024, underscoring its leadership in the beauty industry and outstanding workplace. These accolades highlight our dedication to being a leading brand in the beauty industry and an exceptional workplace. 

What You’ll Do

The Head of IT will lead the development and execution of the company’s technology strategy, enterprise systems roadmap, and infrastructure capabilities. This role is critical in enabling the next phase of business growth by ensuring the company’s systems, data, security, and technology operations are reliable, scalable, and aligned with strategic priorities.  

 

What You’ll Be Working On

Finance Technology Leadership

• Lead cross-functional collaboration between IT, Finance, Operations and external vendors to ensure successful delivery and adoption of IT strategy and roadmap. 
• Own the enterprise technology roadmap and act as a technology thought partner to the CFO and senior leadership team. 
• Oversee integration of ERP systems with broader financial, operational, and analytics tools. 

 

Enterprise Systems & Digital Transformation

• Lead optimization and ongoing enhancement of enterprise systems including ERP and E-Commerce platforms. 
• Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure seamless execution of core processes: Order-to-Cash (O2C), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Record-to-Report (R2R). 
• Oversee system integration, data mapping, and reporting capabilities to ensure consistent and actionable data across the organization. 

 

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

• Oversee enterprise cybersecurity including data protection, access management, incident response, and regulatory compliance (CCPA, GDPR). 
• Ensure security protocols are embedded into system design and user behavior. 
• Lead security audits, threat monitoring, and remediation efforts. 

 

 Infrastructure, Operations & Support

• Manage infrastructure performance and reliability across cloud, on-prem, and end-user environments. 
• Oversee IT operations, service delivery, vendor management, and business continuity planning. 
• Ensure high-quality tech support and service management practices across all teams and geographies. 

 

 Leadership & Team Development

• Build, retain, and develop a high-performing technology team across engineering, systems, security, and applications. 
• Foster a culture of accountability, learning, and innovation. 
• Provide mentorship and career development opportunities across the IT function. 

 

Financial Management

• Own and manage the IT budget, including capital planning, cost optimization, and contract oversight. 
• Conduct ROI analyses on key technology investments and process automation opportunities. 

 

Must Haves

• 15+ years of IT leadership experience, including 4+ years at the executive/Sr. Director level. 
• Proven track record leading ERP and enterprise software implementations. 
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, system architecture, and enterprise integration. 
• Strong track record of building IT teams, vendor partnerships, and process automation initiatives. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization. 

 

Nice to Haves

• Experience in consumer products, personal care, or related industries. 
• Both best-in-class academy company and private company experience. 
• Familiarity with modern cloud-native architectures. 
• Graduate degree (MBA, MS in IT/IS) and/or PMP certification. 

 

How You’ll Know You’re a Fit

• Strategic leadership of a multi-year enterprise technology transformation that includes successful ERP implementation and upgrades. 
• Measurable improvement in IT service delivery, finance system usability, and cybersecurity posture. 
• High-performing and engaged IT team with clearly defined roles and accountability. 

 

#LI-Hybrid

Salary Range$250,000—$300,000 USD

Why Sol de Janeiro?

• Competitive salary and bonus program
• Flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for collaboration and growth
• Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and celebrates individuality
• The chance to be part of a fast-growing, award-winning global beauty brand

 The information contained herein is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee, as these may change or new ones may be assigned at any time. 

Sol de Janeiro is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. 

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People Experience Team at careers@soldejaneiro.com. 

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