IT Director, Core Technology - maurices

Brand Overview:

maurices is a women’s apparel retailer that celebrates feel good fashion for real life. It’s committed to its service with style promise and offering affordable fashion that takes women from workday to weekend and all of life’s adventures in between. With inclusive sizing from 0-24, maurices is famous for its versatile styles including key categories such as denim, dresses, tops, and more. Established in 1931, maurices operates 935 stores in communities across North America. Discover even more fashion at maurices.com.

Ready to apply? We currently have an opportunity for a IT Director, Core Technology to join our team located at our Corporate Office-maurices-Duluth, MN 55802.

Ready to help bring feel good fashion for real life™ to hometowns across North America?  Join our family of amazing individuals in our corporate office in Duluth, Minnesota, ranked one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in 2019. Since 1931, we’ve helped women look and feel their best every day — making maurices not only a special place to shop, but a great place to work and connect. Apply today!

Position Overview:

Leads the technology strategy and operations for the Core Technology areas, including Compute, Cloud, Database, Monitoring and Storage teams. In this role, the IT Director will oversee the implementation of key projects, technology and maintenance activities, aligning technology with business outcomes. The IT Director will work closely with executive management to identify and execute technology solutions to drive efficiency and growth.

Performance requirements

Strategic Planning and Leadership

• Develop and execute the IT strategy, considering long-term goals and emerging technologies.
• Provide leadership and direction to the IT team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with senior management to identify and prioritize technology initiatives.

• Lead and manage the team, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.

Infrastructure and Systems:

• Maintain and enhance the organization’s hardware, software, and application infrastructure.
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and security of systems.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization's IT infrastructure.
• Ensure the reliability, performance, and security of all IT systems and services.

Budgeting and Cost Control:

• Create and manage the IT budget, optimizing resource allocation.
• Evaluate cost-effective solutions and negotiate vendor contracts.
• Recommend cost saving opportunities to other IT areas.

Security and Compliance:

• Partner with the Director of Security and Compliance to ensure compliance with company standards and regulations.
• Help drive the security agenda within the organization and report on progress for areas of scope.

Project Management:

• Lead and manage IT projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of technology solutions.
• Evaluate and mitigate project risks, ensuring project goals are met.

Vendor Management:

• Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers, ensuring quality and cost-effective services.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure the best terms for the organization.
• Monitor vendor performance and address any issues.

Work Experience and education requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience/education combination.
• Proven experience in IT leadership roles, preferably in the retail industry.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in IT management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proficient in network and systems management, cybersecurity, cloud computing, database and storage technologies.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a diverse team, including offshore, with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic thinking and vision.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Self-accountable with the ability to work collaboratively and independently, to ensure successful team outcomes, and overall business success

This role can be performed from most locations within the US; however, the preferred location of the ideal candidate would be Columbus, OH, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN or Duluth, MN - frequent on-site presence will be expected.

The compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements. The range of pay budgeted for this role is: $135,000 - 150,000 annualized, with additional incentive compensation and benefits.

Location:

Corporate Office-maurices-Duluth, MN 55802

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all personnel actions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.