Vice President of Technology

The Company is seeking a VP of Technology to lead its engineering teams across digital and enterprise technology. The successful candidate will be responsible for translating business priorities into an engineering strategy, investment roadmap, and measurable results, with a focus on peak-season reliability in a high-stakes omnichannel retail environment. A key aspect of the role is the evolution of the AI-enabled software development lifecycle, from requirements and design to code, testing, release, and operations. The VP of Technology will also be tasked with setting architectural direction, aligning engineering capacity, and establishing a consistent engineering operating model. Strong leadership, technical judgment, and experience in modern software development practices are essential, as is the ability to manage engineering budgets and vendor relationships. Applicants for the VP of Technology position at the company should have a minimum of 10 years' of progressive software engineering leadership experience, including at least 3 years' at the Director level or above. The role requires a candidate with a proven track record in shaping engineering strategy, developing leaders, and building accountable, collaborative teams. Experience in AI and a genuine curiosity about its application in engineering are also necessary. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in digital commerce, enterprise applications, and their integrations, with a focus on improving delivery predictability, software quality, and the reliability of business-critical systems. Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills are essential for this role, as is the ability to work with product and business leaders to make trade-offs and develop shared accountability for results.