Divisional Vice President, Cloud & Infrastructure Services

Divisional Vice President, Cloud & Infrastructure Services

About the Company
National retailer of outdoor & recreation products
Industry
Retail
Type
Privately Held
Founded
1938
Employees
10,001+
Categories
E-Commerce
Consumer Discretionary
Retail
Sporting Goods and Recreation Stores
Varied Merchandise

Specialties
Outdoor
Co-Op
Retailer
Ecommerce
Outdoor Programs and Travel

Business Classifications
B2C
E-Commerce

About the Role
The Company is seeking a Divisional Vice President for Cloud and Infrastructure Services to lead the organization's technical infrastructure and operations. This pivotal role involves providing both strategic vision and tactical execution to support the company's aspirations, ensuring the availability of business capabilities and services for a large employee and member base. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the modernization of infrastructure, including the transition from legacy data centers to the cloud, and maturing processes such as incident and change management. They will also be at the forefront of driving transformation and will lead a team of over 100 people, fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity.Candidates for this role should have a strong background in IT industry trends, with the ability to think strategically and create value-added solutions. The role requires a leader with a proven track record in operational and service management processes, including capacity planning, cloud engineering, and change management. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise and business acumen, with the ability to influence the organization and make difficult decisions in line with the company's mission. A collaborative and influential leader, the Divisional Vice President will be expected to have a "big picture" perspective on the marketplace and develop strategies that sustain a competitive advantage. Education-wise, an undergraduate degree and an MBA from a leading program are highly desirable.
Hiring Manager Title
Chief Technology Officer
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
Engineering
Information Technology

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