Company Description

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.

Job Description

The Senior Vice President (SVP), Enterprise Solutions, will report to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), be a member of the Technology Leadership Team, and more importantly, be a key driver and contributor the development and execution of the Vuori’s Technology strategy.

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior Vice President of Enterprise Solutions to lead and oversee the management and strategic direction of Vuori’s corporate software applications that are integral to the operation and growth of our company.

This role will play a critical part in driving innovation, efficiency, and seamless integration across various business functions, including, but not limited to, ERP (Finance, Sales, Operations), Planning, Product Life Cycle Management (PLM), HCM/HRIS, Returns Platform, Warehouse Management Software (WMS), Integrations/Middleware, and other critical enterprise systems to support the evolutionary growth of Vuori.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Provide strategic leadership and direction for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of core corporate software applications, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.
Collaborate with executive leadership to define and execute a comprehensive enterprise software strategy that supports the company's long-term goals and fosters operational excellence.
Lead a cross-functional team of Technology professionals, including application architects, developers, analysts, and project managers, to deliver high-quality software solutions on time and within budget.
Manage vendor relationships and contracts related to enterprise software, negotiating terms, and ensuring optimal value for the organization.
Drive continuous improvement efforts, leveraging data analytics and insights to identify areas for enhancement, streamline processes, and optimize system performance.
Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in enterprise software solutions to proactively recommend and implement innovative solutions that drive competitive advantage.
Collaborate with key stakeholders across departments to understand their software needs, address pain points, and develop tailored solutions that improve business processes.
Develop and manage the enterprise solutions budget, allocating resources effectively to support the ongoing maintenance, upgrades, and enhancements of software applications.
Ensure compliance with data security and privacy regulations, maintaining a robust cybersecurity posture for all enterprise systems.
Provide regular status reports, updates, and presentations to executive leadership, communicating project progress, risks, and strategic recommendations.
Working experience in leading software engineering organizations in design, development, and implementation of highly scalable, high-volume software systems and components.
Deep expertise in architecting and managing interconnected ERP’s (such as Microsoft Dynamics365, Oracle EBS and/or SAP), HCM/HRIS, CRM, Supply Chain and Call Center platforms.
Success in transforming engineering practices to adopt DevOps, CI/CD and automation practices, and agile methodologies, while also aligning to more traditional waterfall-based governance constructs organization-wide.
Strong understanding of current trends in technology, software development, and modern data architecture, including Serverless computing, Microservices, APIs, and Cloud (Azure, AWS, etc).
Enterprise Architecture – the ability to leverage industry standard EA methods to document current architectures in alignment with business processes, while also building prioritized technology roadmaps that map to approved future-state architectures.
A Leader who cultivates a culture of support and growth by fostering continuous learning, and propelling team members toward their full potential.
A champion for employee well-being and development, fostering a supportive environment that enables career growth through mentorship, coaching, and providing opportunities for skill enhancement.
Encourages diversity of thought and leadership throughout their organization.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in leading enterprise software strategy, design, and implementation, with a focus on ERP, PLM, HRIS, and WMS systems.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience leading teams of 15+ individuals
Experience driving Managed Service Relationships and implementing various models of resourcing, including onshore, nearshore and offshore.
Experience working on a highly complex, and fast-growing environment.
Proven track record of successful leadership in managing large-scale enterprise software initiatives, including project planning, execution, and change management.
Strong business acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to align technology solutions with overall corporate goals.
Experience working within a retail environment and an understanding of DTC is preferred.
Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team of professionals.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of building relationships and effectively collaborating with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
In-depth knowledge of enterprise software architecture, integration methodologies, data analytics, and cybersecurity best practices.
Experience with vendor management, contract negotiations, and software procurement.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic environment while maintaining a focus on quality and results.

Who you are:

A change agent who challenges the status quo.
Thought leader who stay on top of current and emerging technology trends to discover new and innovative ways to exploit data for strategic advantage.
Able to effectively drive business, culture and technology change in a dynamic and complex operating environment.
Results-oriented, detailed, energetic, and focused with a strong desire to learn and succeed.
Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Builds partnerships and works collaboratively across the organization with others to meet shared objectives.
Relies on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment when making decisions.
Strong focus on “investing in great relationships”.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $280,000-$330,000/yr

Benefits:

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discount
401(k)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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