Sr Director - Digital Technologies

at  Henry Schein

Job Description

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
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• 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.

• 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