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Reigning Champ - Director, Technology

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Vancouver, BC
Senior level
Vancouver, BC
Senior level
The Director of Technology at Reigning Champ will lead the strategy and execution of technology systems for Retail, eCommerce, Marketing, and Product. Responsibilities include developing a technology roadmap, optimizing technology solutions, providing reliable systems and integrations, collaborating with enterprise technology teams, and ensuring effective communication with executive-level partners.
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ABOUT REIGNING CHAMP

Founded in 2007, Reigning Champ is Canada’s athletic brand that focuses on year-round staples made with original fabrics. Emphasizing rugged construction and unrivalled comfort, the brand’s process is guided by its principles: Respect the details. Master simplicity.

THE OPPPORTUNITY

Aritzia is growing and Reigning Champ is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to lead the strategy, execution, and delivery of Retail, eCommerce, Marketing, and Product technology systems that power the experiences of Reigning Champ clients. You will be responsible for developing and driving the technology roadmap that accelerates the Reigning Champ business while leveraging enterprise platform and enablement functions to ensure Reigning Champ’s technology infrastructure needs are met. You will provide thought leadership and insight, recommending technology solutions and organizational changes when required to drive the business forward. With your valuable contribution to the business in this role, the opportunities are endless.

THE ROLE

As the Director of Reigning Champ Technology, you will:

  • Establish a clear vision and strategic direction for Technology at Reigning Champ, ensuring timely prioritization of opportunities, leveraging top talent, and driving efficiency while making smart investments
  • Optimize the value of technology solutions for customers and the business by efficiently planning and delivering high-quality solutions
  • Establish and provide ongoing visibility to a technology roadmap developed in collaboration with business partners, technology partners, and external vendors, considering business vision, objectives, requirements, and technical feasibility
  • Provide features that unlock business and technology value – build high quality and secure systems and integrations, leveraging industry best practices to meet the needs of the business and technology architecture
  • Provide reliable and performant solutions with excellent proactive and reactive support
  • Partner with enterprise technology teams to ensure best-in-class service, deliver high-quality cybersecurity solutions, and provide a robust and scalable technology foundation
  • Work with the appropriate partners to seamlessly lead the day-to-day function of the Reigning Champ Technology department in support of corporate objectives, while enabling progressive career development and an incredible employee experience

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The Director of Reigning Champ Technology has:

  • Proven and best-in-class skills, education, and/or applicable certifications
    • Expert understanding of software delivery lifecycle with packaged and in-house developed software
    • Strong understanding of enterprise operational practices
    • Comfortable deep diving into technical specifics to ensure the highest quality solutions
    • Effective communication skills with the ability to translate complex and technical information into business terms
    • In-depth understanding of capital and operational budget planning and management
    • Experience interfacing at the executive level
  • A commitment to learn, apply, champion and enrich Aritzia's and Reigning Champs Values and Business and People Leadership principles 
  • The skills to collaborate strategically with cross-functional partners in the pursuit of shared business outcomes 
  • The ability to set clear objectives and design a strategy that inspires the team 
  • A dedication to quality and investing in results and new business opportunities that add value 

THE COMPENSATION

The typical hiring range for this position is $150,000 - $250,000 CAD per year. The final agreed upon [salary/wage] may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Additionally, this position may be eligible for bonus.

We are always looking for top talent - if your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed upon [salary/wage] may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

Aritzia’s Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay-for-performance philosophy.  Along with comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces and elevated employee perks and experiences - we provide it all.

ARITZIA

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic. 

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.

Aritzia Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN Office

611 Alexander Street, , Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6A 1E1

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