Director, Store Systems & Innovation

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a strategic technology leader to guide store systems initiatives that strengthen retail operations in Burlington, New Jersey. This role will oversee application strategy, delivery, and continuous improvement across critical in-store platforms while partnering closely with business stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience, a record of driving large-scale technology programs, and the ability to translate complex business needs into practical solutions.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the direction, execution, and ongoing enhancement of store technology platforms that support day-to-day retail operations.
• Manage large, cross-functional initiatives from planning through delivery, ensuring milestones, budgets, and business objectives remain on track.
• Partner with business leaders to identify operational challenges, define priorities, and develop technology solutions that improve performance and service.
• Provide leadership to high-performing, multi-discipline teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and consistent results.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders by presenting recommendations, risks, and outcomes in clear business terms.
• Oversee system-related innovation efforts, including support for Oracle Xstore environments and other store applications critical to the retail landscape.
• Drive decision-making across complex organizational structures by aligning technology efforts with enterprise goals and customer needs.
• Establish strong working relationships across departments to ensure smooth implementation, adoption, and support of new and existing solutions.• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business systems, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 6 years of experience leading application management or enterprise technology initiatives within complex organizations.
• Proven success delivering large-scale, high-value projects in matrixed business environments.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Xstore or a comparable retail store system is required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence outcomes across multiple business areas.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight timelines.
• Ability to analyze complex business issues, develop effective solutions, and present recommendations to senior leadership.
• Familiarity with technologies such as Active Directory, backup solutions, Cisco environments, computer hardware, and configuration management is preferred.