Sr Director - Digital Technologies

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide Engineering leadership for building Digital Platforms & APIs for accelerating Henry Schein’s digital strategy
• Partner with business product management teams to modernize the user experience, site layout & taxonomy for all digital properties developed on SAP-Commerce Cloud and iOS platforms.
• Collaborate with senior business and technology leaders to define MVP scope for various initiatives and design solutions that align with enterprise technology strategy.
• Architect Digital Consumer experiences based on a foundation of enterprise technologies that define web content and eCommerce strategy.
• Lead multiple teams of developers, testers, architects, and other technical contributors. Have responsibility for the quality of the technical solution delivered by project teams.
• Ensure the global eCommerce solution adheres to non-functional and compliance requirements at the local markets.
• Oversee continuous development and enhancements of E-Commerce platform – including optimizing experience in areas like Product Pages, Catalog, Search, Cart & Checkout
• Take initiatives on web data by partnering with peer groups like PIM & Master data
• Support B2B initiatives by implementing required enhancements in the E-Commerce platform.
• Collaborate with business units to identify and develop true business value opportunities, understand their priorities and influence the decision on priorities, road map and timing of initiatives/deliverables
• Partner with the business unit through budget oversight, strategy and investment planning activities
• Communicate decisions, priorities, and relevant project information to appropriate levels of the organization regarding business unit requests, projects, and initiatives.
• Accountable for executing projects that require a high level of cross-functional teamwork and are typically performed under time constraints.
• Responsible for project definition, resource planning, issue escalation, budget, risk management, and delivery.
• Strongly focus on high quality throughout the entire process, working closely with the Quality Assurance and PMO groups.
• Collaborate with enterprise and solution architecture teams for aspects related to integration with other systems

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: 

The Sr. Director of choice will possess at least 10 years’ experience in software development and high-performance e-Commerce systems.

• 5+ years of hands-on architecture and application development experience of progressive complexity on SAP Commerce Cloud (Hybris)
• Experience with the full SAP Hybris stack, including the Model View Controller (MVC) architecture and integration best practices. Strong working experience with Hybris developing/maintaining custom extensions and modules.
• Strong skills in a broad set of development technologies, such as Java EE, EJB, JMS, XML, Web Services, XSLT, JavaScript, .NET, mobile, HTML, and scripting languages.
• At least one full cycle experience leading application development, including Manhattan Associates (MA) OMS or IBM Sterling OMS integrations.
• At least 3 years of experience leading full-cycle MuleSoft-based integration delivery.
• Experience with iOS frameworks and app architecture.
• Hands-on experience in architecting and developing SOAP and REST web services, open API development, and SOA concepts. 
• Solid understanding of the design patterns.
• Experience and passion to organize a fast-paced Agile environment
• Experience with cloud-enabled services/applications implementations and support.
• 8+ years of proven leadership experience -- coaching, developing and engaging technology teams.  This includes supervisory experience
• A BA/BS and MA/MS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field strongly preferred
• Experience in B2B/B2C, high volume, transaction processing environment preferred
• Ability to work within a complex, global environment with a portfolio of several existing applications, a complex delivery team organization and multiple business lines
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• A thinker and planner, able to see potential issues and requirements ahead of time and can plan and execute them
• Ability to balance short-term tactical decisions with long-term strategic thinking
• Demonstrable leadership abilities in changing ambiguous and challenging situations
• Comfortable working in internationally distributed teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: 

• Outstanding management and leadership skills and ability to attract, retain, motivate, develop, mentor and coach team members for high performance
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to resolve disputes effectively
• Outstanding presentation and public speaking skills
• Expert independent decision making, analysis and problem solving skills
• Understand, interpret and act on financial information and external trends that contributes to business profitability
• Plan and manage complex and successful projects; understand available resources, develop timeline, budget and assign areas of responsibility
• Lead teams to achieve company goals and solve complex business issues in creative and effective ways
• Expert planning and organizational skills and techniques
• Communicate effectively with senior management and key stakeholders
• Excellent negotiating skills and ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships
• Ability to influence, build relationships, understand organizational complexities, manage conflict and navigate politics
• Broad professional and managerial skills with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures
• Lead and develop virtual teams
• Expert in multiple technical and business skills
• Strategic planning skills

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE: 

Typically 12 or more years of increasing responsibility and complexity in terms of any applicable professional experience; 5 or more years of management experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION: 

Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline. Master's degree or global equivalent preferred. May hold two or more industry certifications.

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Travel typically less than 10%. Office environment. No special physical demands required.

SCOPE: 

Typically direct a large complex section of a department or a complex department with significant scope and financial and operational impact. Role may focus on executing a large and very complex/complicated process. Accountable for performance, results and staffing. Make recommendations for the objectives, policies and plans of the sub-function(s). Fully accountable for meeting the strategic, and operating objectives of the sub-function(s). Develop proposed budgets for approval and manage budget once approved. Operate with substantial latitude for un-reviewed action or decision. Often plays a role in high-level projects that have an impact on the company’s future direction.

COMPLEXITY: 

Work on complex, numerous and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth knowledge of the company and an evaluation of intangibles. Knowledge of all areas within sub-function(s) derived from experience in non-management and middle-management roles allowing for innovative concepts and promoting new ideas within the function.

Henry Schein is committed to the principle of equal opportunities in employment in all spheres of its operation. Henry Schein UK Holdings strives to operate a policy of equal opportunity and not discriminate against any person gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law.