VP - Architecture, Engineering And Design

About Grocery Outlet:

• Our Mission: Touching lives for the better

• Our Vision: Touching lives by being the first choice for bargain-minded consumers in the U.S.

• Our Values & Behaviors: Achievement, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Family, Fun, Integrity & Service

About the Team:

Our IT team's mission is to push the boundaries of technology with the intention of going above and beyond to aid stores and customers and deliver timely solutions to benefit all members of Grocery Outlet. Our team consists of problem solvers and go-getters who are dedicated to being service-oriented.

About the Role:

Grocery Outlet is advancing a cloud-first strategy, utilizing forefront technologies like GCP, SAP HANA, Talend Middleware, and Apigee for API management. We are seeking a strategic and innovative Vice President of Architecture, Engineering, and Design to lead our technology direction, fostering innovation and operational excellence in a dynamic retail landscape. This executive role requires a visionary leader with deep technical acumen and proven experience in steering high-caliber teams toward achieving strategic objectives. The VP, Architecture, Engineering & Design will report to the SVP, Chief Information Officer.

Responsibilities Include:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and lead the execution of an overarching cloud-first architecture and technology strategy, ensuring alignment with Grocery Outlet's strategic business goals.

• Enterprise Architecture Oversight: Spearhead the creation, adoption, and governance of a comprehensive enterprise architecture, promoting standards and best practices across the business, data, application, and technology domains.

• SAP Center of Excellence (COE): Build and helm the SAP COE, driving excellence in SAP solutions integration and optimizing SAP-driven processes.

• Innovation and Transformation: Lead technology innovation, exploring and incorporating emerging technologies to secure competitive advantage. Oversee the initiation of proof-of-concepts and pilot projects to test new ideas.

• Executive Team Collaboration: Work closely with C-level and senior executives to influence corporate strategy, technology adoption, and investment priorities.

• Organizational Leadership: Cultivate a high-performing architecture, engineering, and design team, emphasizing a culture of collaboration, excellence, and ongoing development.

About The Pay:

• Base Salary Range: $190,000 - $230,000

• Annual Bonus Program

• Equity

• 401(k) Profit Sharing

• Medical, Dental, Vision & More!

• Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location.

About You:

• Experience: At least 15 years in IT architecture, design, and engineering leadership, with extensive experience in strategic planning and execution at the enterprise level, preferably in retail or consumer goods sectors.

• Technical Proficiency: Expert in cloud architectures (preferably GCP), deep knowledge of SAP HANA and its ecosystem, and experience in middleware and API management solutions.

• Strategic Vision: Demonstrated ability to shape IT strategy and business alignment, with a keen focus on innovation and future trends.

• Leadership Excellence: Outstanding leadership and organizational skills, with a track record of mentoring senior leaders and driving cross-functional collaboration.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field. A Master's degree is highly preferred.

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