Vice President, Technology & Data Architecture
Toronto, Ontario
Technology – Technology & Data Architecture /
Full Time Permanent /
Hybrid
We’re looking for a dynamic VP of Technology & Data Architecture to revolutionize our tech frameworks and drive innovation at Knix. This key leadership role will be instrumental in enabling our high-growth omnichannel business (eCommerce, Retail) by building the technology roadmap for today and the future! In this role, you’ll oversee our core technology teams, spearhead architectural strategies, foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, and lead various initiatives that support the unlocking across all of our channels. This is an exciting opportunity for a technology leader who is passionate about empowering teams and wants to make an impact on a successful Canadian omni-channel business.
Responsibilities:
- Designing, developing, implementing, and coordinating efficient and effective architectural frameworks, guidelines, and procedures across all technology domains.
- Provide direct leadership and implement a culture of collaboration and procedures for continuous improvement in functions such as: software engineering, enterprise architecture, data architecture, technology architecture, infrastructure, and eCommerce technology.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and IT disciplines to architect, design, and build scalable, and resilient platforms, APIs, and applications that align with business needs.
- Supporting the build and maintenance of existing and new technologies to help support the company’s growing eCommerce as well as Omni-Channel business
- Build a technology roadmap that supports the long term plan of the business, this includes optimizing the current omni-channel tech stack to support future scale and growth
- Creating and maintaining an integrated, up-to-date source of truth for all technology-related data.
- Develop and execute our cybersecurity strategy, and act as a strategic partner to senior leaders by proactively identifying opportunities for innovation, improvement, and growth.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and processes to improve Knix's technology landscape's efficiency, agility, and security.
- Developing, aligning, and updating Knix's overall technology strategy and associated documents, linking technology strategy to critical business outcomes and ensuring real business problems are the focus of all initiatives.
Qualifications:
- 12 + years of experience leading medium to large-scale technology functions, preferably in a retail/brick-and-motor omnichannel environment
- Bachelors in Computer Science or equivalent
- Experience in building and leading teams across Enterprise Applications, Architecture, Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, and Security
- Background with eCommerce platforms (Shopify 2.0, or Headless Hydrogen is considered a strong asset)
- Experience in the Digital and eCommerce space and in a senior technical leadership role
- Effective communication skills with the ability to translate complex and technical information into business terms
- Expert understanding of software delivery lifecycle with packaged software and in-house developed software
- Strong understanding of enterprise practices, including backlog management, continuous development, quality assurance, automation, observability & alerting)
- Experience with next-generation technologies to build digital experiences and capabilities
- In-depth understanding of capital and operational budget planning and management
