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Director of Retail Store Systems
Academy Sports
Katy, TX, United States
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Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or similar field of study required
Work Experiences:
• 12+ years of progressive experience working in Store Systems & Back Office in Retail Industry vertical
• 3+ years of experience at a Director capacity leading, coaching and mentoring IT Managers, Business Architects/Systems analysts and Software development professionals
• 5+ Years of solid experience delivering software applications at a leadership capacity
• Demonstrated experience around developing vision, Strategy, socializing ROI, securing buy-in from business leaders and executives and developing Business Centric roadmap enabling Store Systems and Back Office business functions
• Demonstrated Superior Managerial skills: ability to motivate and coach staff to enhance productivity.
• Demonstrated expertise in Portfolio and Program management skills.
Skills:
• Point of Sale, Distributed Store Systems, Back Office systems, Retail, PeopleSoft, HR systems, Oracle ReIM, ReSA, Store Inventory Management, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Assortment planning, IT Strategy, Portfolio & Program Management etc.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internal and external
• Analytical, with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Meets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure.
• Ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytic skills with the ability to use key tools to dive deep and provide analysis consistently on performance metrics
• Strong Microsoft Office program experience, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Expert knowledge and Ability to effectively manage large capital projects, including budget, development, and implementation.
• Strong communication skills including ability to work in a team environment, give honest, direct feedback and is a solid verbal and written communicator.
• Expert knowledge in Retail knowledge/retail background/understanding of retail store operations required
Responsibilities:
• Establish strategic direction for systems in concert with the CIO and with business leaders and counterparts in order to provide IT enablement and develop strategy to the retail business
• Develop strategic business plans for technology and internal client leaders.
• Participate in the development of strategy plans for all technology supporting Store Systems and Back Office
• Ensure the direction corporate pursues for its technology and application direction is consistent with the retail industry (including utilization of standards as established by NRF) and the needs of the company.
• Participate in the development of overall strategic direction of operations and technology necessary in strategic planning process.
• Manage Development and Business Architecture & System Analyst teams to ensure high availability of Store Systems and Back Office application
• Manage vendors for on time delivery of projects and issues
• Manage systems implementations and upgrade projects
• Lead the Definition, analyzes and documentation of business needs, capabilities and features to lead technology solutions/alternatives; communicates with users on solutions, project scope and implementation timeline; develops functional, software and hardware requirements for new process or process enhancement.
• Leads, Communicates and coordinates with all levels of organization including executives and related IT functional areas to implement application changes; coordinates with vendors to implement application enhancements and manages vendor delivery
• Manage budgetary aspects of projects.
• Provide coaching on management activities, communication, project management, presentation content and skills necessary to any member of systems staff.
• Provide formal and informal performance reviews for managers and other team members as appropriate
• Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures and safety rules
• Responsibilities may change; team members may be required to perform other tasks as assigned
Physical Requirements & Attendance
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior
Full time
Equal Opportunity Employer