Associate Director of Digital Engineering - JC Penney, Inc

Associate Director of Digital Engineering 

The Associate Director of Digital Engineering will provide  engineering leadership and technical oversight for the JCPenney Digital operations and site reliability. This role will be a key player in helping transition JCP Digital Engineering to further a retail turnaround.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Acts as a champion and change agent in leading the organizational changes required to create and sustain operational efficiencies and provide exceptional internal customer support.
• Accountability for delivery of outcomes, measured through leading and lagging indicators. The role will focus on understanding and driving value of investment, establishing leading indicator metrics to validate value hypothesis and pivot strategy if/or as needed.
• Plan, organize, and oversee the execution plan for implementation of Digital and shared Enterprise capabilities all the while remaining focused on improving cost effectiveness, service levels, quality, and time to market.
• Demonstrate the ability to seamlessly navigate and partner with stakeholders and leaders to drive common goals and objectives.
• Present to Executive Leadership and participate in setting up strategic direction in technology and team goals.
• Manage team members through performance, coaching and feedback, training, and career discussions.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and align team members on project and organization goals and objectives.
• Lead cross-functional and international teams with different cultural environments
• Manage a portfolio with complex platforms, products, and processes to instill best practices and deliver high quality work.

Core Competencies & Accomplishments:

• 12 years of experience, with 4+ years in a leadership role.
• Ability to lead high- performance global operations engineering teams in a fast-paced and dynamic retail environment.
• A keen sense of urgency and ability to drive change.
• Ability to lead a team of highly technical software engineering staff and earn the trust of team members and stakeholders.
• Experience in career development and talent management.
• Operational experience with Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript and Node tech stacks
• Experience working with Akamai’s suite of capabilities
• CI/CD software pipelines and Infrastructure as a code Pipelines
• Security posture- Cloud Security - Exposure with PCI/PII Audits
• Cloud Networking - Deep Understanding of cloud networking with Hybrid Cloud, Datacenter and other public clouds
• Vendor Management experience
• NO SQL/SQL Database Administration experience
• Cloud Cost/Budget Management and Reservations
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.

Enjoy a rewarding career at JCPenney Corporate, where we offer a competitive benefits package, a vibrant work environment, and the opportunity to make a difference at one of America's most iconic retailers.

• Generous benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance starting on day one, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise.
• On-site amenities: Daycare, Grab & Go Store, Coffee Shop, the Local Kitchen, fitness center, free garage parking, golf simulator, arcade, pickleball courts, and vibrant co-working spaces, meeting rooms and wellness rooms. 
• Exciting location: Our corporate office is located in the heart of Legacy West, a vibrant new development in Plano, Texas, with plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
• Opportunities for growth and development: We are committed to helping our employees grow their careers and develop their skills. We offer a variety of training and development programs, as well as opportunities for advancement.
• Collaborative and supportive culture: We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage teamwork and collaboration, and we are always looking for ways to support our employees' success. 

About JCPenney: 

JCPenney is the shopping destination for diverse, working American families. With inclusivity at its core, the Company’s product assortment meets customers’ everyday needs and helps them commemorate every special occasion with style, quality and value. JCPenney offers a broad portfolio of fashion, apparel, home, beauty and jewelry from national and private brands and provides personal services including salon, portrait and optical. The Company and its 50,000 associates worldwide serve customers where, when and how they want to shop – from jcp.com to more than 650 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In 2022, JCPenney celebrates 120 years as an iconic American brand by continuing its legacy of connecting with customers through shopping and community engagement. Please visit JCPenney’s Newsroom to learn more and follow JCPenney on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

For more opportunities to join our team please visit our careers page.