Title :

Director Store Systems And Innovation Location :

Burlington, NJ Hybrid Duration :

full time The Director of Store Systems & Innovation leads the strategy, modernization, and execution of enterprise store applications, ensuring alignment with business priorities and long-term goals. This role oversees the enhancement and replacement of retail systems, driving operational efficiency, compliance, and secure, reliable performance across store-facing technologies. It also leads innovation initiatives, partnering with business and IT stakeholders to evaluate emerging technologies, manage budgets, and advance a pipeline of strategic opportunities. Additionally, the Director is responsible for 24/7 operational support governance, vendor management, and serving as a key advisor in IT strategy and planning.

Education:

B.S. degree in computer science, business systems or related technical field, or equivalent experience

Experience:

Relevant applications management experience, seasoned IT leader experienced in leading successful implementation of multi-million-dollar projects in complex matrixed organization Minimum of 6 years of experience Demonstrated experience in successfully managing complex organizational initiatives involving multiple functions and multiple business areas. Includes the identification and articulation of problems, influencing decision-making process as well as delivery of expected results

Skills and Abilities:

Strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks under time constraints; diplomacy and ability to deal effectively with people Experience in leading multidiscipline, high-performance work teams/groups; ability to lead projects and project team members to successful goal achievement Demonstrated competency in developing efficient and effective solutions to diverse and complex business problems; able to present these solutions to senior management using business language Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships; act as a trusted advisor to the business

Strategic/Systems Thinking:

Understands the connections and relationships across functions and entities for both internal and external constituencies; thinks appropriately into the future

Service Orientation:

Focuses and aligns actions and decisions on ways to enhance service

Decisiveness:

Makes timely and effective decisions

Communication:

Sends the right messages and information to appropriate audiences verbally and in writing; keeps people informed; adapts communication style to the needs of the audience

Collaboration/Influence:

Actively gathers appropriate level of participation and input to decision-making, and fosters same within team. Persuades others to see/recognize new perspectives to reach best outcomes by utilizing buy-in, persuasion and relationship building.