Technical Advisor, Engineering

GameStop is seeking a visionary technology leader to shape the future of retail through innovation, AI enablement, and seamless omnichannel experiences. This role will help drive the strategy and execution of a next-generation global retail technology ecosystem—leveraging data, automation, and emerging AI capabilities to power smarter operations, enhance customer engagement, and accelerate business growth. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise across retail and digital platforms, along with a proven ability to lead large-scale, high-impact technology initiatives in fast-moving environments. This position sits on site 5 days a week in Grapevine, TX.ResponsibilitiesWork independently and strategically to set technical direction and deliver global retail technology solutions that enable sales, operations, and customer engagement.Lead, develop, and grow a team of IT leaders and delivery professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.Interface heavily with business leaders and IT counterparts—including Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Strategy, and Program Management—to align technology solutions with organizational priorities.Oversee the creation and delivery of technology solutions using Agile development standards, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality expectations.Partners with architects, developers, project managers, network and systems teams, vendors, and product managers to deliver integrated, scalable solutions that support omnichannel retail growth.Drive the strategic integration of technologies across stores, digital platforms, supply chain, and corporate systems to enable global consistency and efficiency.Provide fiscal leadership through effective budget management, technology investment planning, and ROI accountability.Anticipate retail and technological trends, guiding innovation that enhances customer experience and operational performance.Establish governance, delivery standards, and metrics to ensure reliability, scalability, and security of retail technology platforms.Represent GameStop externally as a leader in retail technology and build strong vendor and partner relationships that support growth and innovation.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field required; Master’s in Business Administration or advanced technology discipline preferred.15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including significant responsibility for retail, e-commerce, or omnichannel delivery.Proven track record in leading large-scale technology programs that support sales enablement, retail operations, and customer engagement globally.Demonstrated success managing budgets, vendor relationships, and global delivery teams.Expertise in enterprise integration, POS systems, retail platforms, supply chain technology, and customer-facing solutions.Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategic vision and hands-on execution.Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills with executives, peers, and cross-functional teams.Experience driving Agile development standards and processes across large-scale organizations.Commitment to building diverse, high-performing teams and maintaining a culture of integrity, inclusion, and accountability.Job SummaryRequisition Number: TECHN041689Job Category: Technology Job ProfilesSchedule: Full-Time