We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Digital Systems with a strong background in e-commerce, particularly with Shopify Plus, to lead our digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and management of our digital systems to enhance operational efficiency and improve customer experience. This role manages a team of Developers, Quality Assurance Engineers, Project Managers and Business Analysts. This role will be responsible for driving the bi-weekly releases for ecommerce software development projects at Windsor Fashions. This role works closely with the business teams to prioritize initiatives to define the scope of projects.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a diverse team of software development professionals, including Developers, Quality Assurance Engineers, Project Managers, Business Analysts
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging professional development and knowledge sharing.
- Ensure team is building scalability and reusability of solutions
- Manage relationships with third party vendors for the execution of initiatives
- Responsible for the Capex/Opex budgets for e-commerce projects
- Facilitate meetings with leadership and provide relevant project updates
- Responsible for working with leadership to drive the software development roadmap
- Responsible for managing the software development life cycle
- Manages the execution of technology projects including the timeline, scope, issues/risks
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to define project scope and ensure technical feasibility.
- Responsible for the implementation of data analytics tools
- Implement 3rd party platforms with the Shopify Plus e-commerce platform
- Experience in integrating marketplaces with Shopify Plus
Key Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 8 + years of experience in digital systems management, with at least 4 years in a leadership role
- Proven experience with Shopify Plus or other e-commerce platforms, including a deep understanding of its features and capabilities
- Proven success managing the implementation of Omni Channel projects
- Experience implementing international e-commerce sites
- Experience with Scrum/Agile software development methodology
- Strong proficiency in web development languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and familiarity with programming languages (Nodejs, React).
- Experience developing mobile apps
- Strong understanding of strategies to improve Google Core Vitals
- Experience implementing strategies to improve SEO
- Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
Physical/Environmental Demands and Overtime & Availability:
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances. Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a small amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Adequate movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Team members are required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
*Job descriptions are merely a summary of the position. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change and may include any other that management finds necessary to successfully maintain business operations.
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