Vice President, Front Office Applications

Vice President, Front Office Applications

About the Company
Globally-recognized promotional products distributor
Industry
Marketing & Advertising
Type
Privately Held
Founded
1952
Employees
501-1000
Specialties
branding promotional marketing

About the Role
The Company is seeking a VP of Front Office Applications with a strong background in customer-facing services and products. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving key initiatives that enhance customer experiences and generate revenue. This role involves strategic leadership in front-end matters, ensuring operational performance, and leading a diverse software development organization. The VP will collaborate with stakeholders to define the future roadmap of front-end products, lead the implementation of this roadmap, and maintain a focus on improving cost effectiveness, service levels, and time to market. They will also be tasked with attracting and retaining high-caliber software engineering talent, establishing engineering and development policies, and driving a culture of continuous delivery and automation. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, at least 15 years of experience in application development, and expertise in web-based application development, user interface design, and scalable architecture.Applicants for the VP of Front Office Applications role at the company should have a Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, with a preference for candidates holding a Master's degree in a quantitative or technical field. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in application development, software development, or a related field, with a proven track record of leading large-scale systems in fast-paced environments. Strong technical abilities, including experience with web application stacks, distributed technologies, and public cloud technologies, are essential. The role requires excellent communication skills, experience with agile methodologies, and a deep understanding of engineering principles and procedures. Experience with marketing automation platforms, PIM, CRM, CMS, data analytics, and A/B testing is preferred. The VP will be expected to lead and mentor a high-performance engineering team, manage the engineering budget, and ensure the team's execution is effective, transparent, and predictable.
Hiring Manager Title
CIO
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
Information Technology

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