Job Description
An employer is seeking a Senior Technical Manager, Digital and Technology to join a large automotive company sitting fully remote. This person will report to the CIO of Platform Services.. This role will oversee strategy, delivery, and evolution of data, digital, and technology capability for one of its core business segments. This person will be responsible for evaluating, planning, implementing, and evolving the technology strategy in support of this client's digital growth and operational priorities, and will be accountable for the services enabled by the digital ecosystem for the business unit. Other responsibilities include:
* Oversees projects and assignments within the marketplace technology department.
* Leads efficient operation of the marketplace team inclusive of internal IT employees, contractors, vendors, and business partners.
* Maintains a strong business acumen to effectively shift software development focus from optimizing development efficiency to driving business effectiveness, value creation and growth.
* Remains current on evolving technology, software development processes, languages and front / back-end technologies in to improve solutions value and growth.
* Conducts vendor evaluations that are timely and constructive.
* Collaborates with members of the executive team to identify ways that technology, data, and insights can assist the company in achieving business and financial goals.
* Identifies new developments and technologies; anticipates resulting organizational modifications.
* Develops, implements and is accountable for the technology budget of marketplace.
* Communicates goals, projects, and timelines of the company to the department; plans ways to execute those goals within the department.
* Establishes long-term technology needs and plans and develops strategies for developing systems, software, data, and insights necessary to meet those needs.
* Drives the build and adoption of our IT / business marketplace strategy, roadmap, program increments and overall agile execution.
* Ensures compliance with privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements that apply to systems operations.
* Provides coaching and mentorship to members of the cross functional team.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Experience
* 7+ years' experience with retail ecommerce solutions
* 5+ years in B2B or B2C retail
* 5+ years' experience in SAP Hybris, SAP Commerce Cloud Solutions
* 5+ years' experience in participating and leading Agile activities and ceremonies.
* 5+ years' experience leading teams, preferred onshore offshore mix.
* 3+ years' experience with JIRA or similar
* 3+ years' experience with Master Data
* 3+ years' experience with applications that integrate with data solutions (DW, ML, AI)
* Very strong business-writing skills, ability to synthesize complex concepts, and translate to business opportunity.
* Strong planning, priority setting, and project management skills to manage multiple projects and resources in a fast-paced environment.
* Highly effective at cultivating relationships across diverse teams (technical teams as well as key business partners)
* Thorough understanding of marketing technology, information technology, analytics, and enterprise systems.
* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.