Director of Engineering, Strategic Initiatives & Technology Enablement
$194.6k - $291.9kPetco Animal Supplies, Inc.
Overview Petco is seeking a strategic technology leader to drive high-impact initiatives across engineering, product, and business teams. This role will lead cross-functional programs focused on improving execution, modernizing technology capabilities, and enabling scalable solutions across the enterprise. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in software engineering, product development, and technology leadership within retail or digital commerce environments. This role requires someone who can operate across teams, influence at all levels of the organization, and help solve complex business and technology challenges. A key part of this role will be helping the organization implement and scale practical AI-enabled solutions that improve customer experience, associate productivity, operational efficiency, and engineering effectiveness. Role Director of Engineering, Strategic Initiatives & Technology Enablement Responsibilities Lead strategic technology initiatives across engineering, product, and business teams Drive execution, prioritization, and delivery of enterprise programs Partner with engineering leaders to improve systems, processes, and delivery effectiveness Help identify and implement practical AI solutions across platforms, products, and internal workflows Support implementation of modern technologies and scalable platform capabilities Promote engineering best practices, automation, reliability, and operational excellence Collaborate with architecture teams on scalable, API-first, and cloud-based solutions Establish standards and processes that improve execution and cross-team alignment Communicate effectively with executive leadership and key stakeholders Qualifications 12+ years of experience in software engineering, product development, or technology leadership 5+ years in senior leadership roles Strong background in engineering, software development, and product delivery Experience in retail, eCommerce, or digital platforms Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives Strong understanding of cloud technologies, APIs, modern architecture, and scalable systems Experience implementing modern technology and AI-enabled solutions in production environments Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Preferred Qualifications Experience in omnichannel retail or consumer-facing technology organizations Background in automation, platform modernization, or operational transformation Experience building shared engineering practices or Centers of Excellence Compensation Salary Range: $194,600.00 - $291,900.00 Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see Petco Careers benefits information. Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification. The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations and may differ in other areas. Actual pay rates depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.
$194.6k - $291.9k
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