Kerri Hopkins
Sr Dir IT Business Partner, Enabling Functions @ITG Brands
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WORK HISTORY
Sr Dir IT Business Partner, Enabling Functions @ITG Brands
Greensboro, NC, US
As the Enabling Functions IT Business Partner for the Americas, I serve as the strategic and trusted advisor to People & Culture, Finance, Regulatory & Compliance, Risk, Indirect Purchasing, and Legal for the third-largest cigarette manufacturer in the U.S. I lead a team of nine supporting all IT needs across Enabling Functions and drive the digital transformation roadmap by translating business objectives into multi-year technology strategies and executable initiatives. I work closely with senior business leaders to ensure full alignment between business priorities and IT capabilities, creating an annual IT plan for the Americas that aligns with Global IT standards, architecture, and operating models. I manage the complete IT portfolio for Enabling Functions, overseeing demand intake, prioritization, business case development, and budget tracking, while directing projects across their full lifecycle—from requirements gathering and solution design to deployment, change management, and adoption.I serve as Product Owner for a broad suite of enterprise platforms including Workday, SAP ECC, SAP S/4 HANA readiness, NetSuite, Blackline, UKG WFM, UKG PRO, Contract Advantage, Legal Tracker, SPS Commerce, FSI Track, and OneSource, ensuring continuous optimization, data integrity, and alignment with business processes across the U.S. and Caribbean markets. I build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, acting as the primary IT point of contact for Enabling Functions while providing transparent communication on project status, risks, KPIs, and budget. I advance digital transformation initiatives focused on Employee Experience, automation, regulatory compliance, and data-driven decision-making, partnering with analytics teams to strengthen data governance and promote real-time insights.
EDUCATION
Penn State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting
Villanova School of Business
Master of Accountancy, Accountancy and Professional Consultancy
ABOUT KERRI HOPKINS
With over 17 years of experience in IT and business program management, I currently serve as the Sr Director IT Business Partner at ITG Brands. Leveraging my PMP and SHRM-SCP credentials, I act as a strategic advisor to key business functions, including People & Culture, Finance, and Legal, for one of the largest cigarette manufacturers in the U.S. I lead a team of nine, driving digital transformation and ensuring alignment between business objectives and IT strategies across the Americas. My role focuses on delivering technology roadmaps and actionable initiatives, ensuring seamless integration with global IT standards. I am committed to fostering collaboration between senior business leaders and IT, creating annual plans that enable operational excellence and transformation. My work reflects a passion for aligning technology with business priorities and empowering teams to achieve their goals.
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