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AutoZone · 2 weeks ago

IT Director-Data management and Enterprise Architecture

positionMemphis, TN
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff, Director/Executive
date5+ years exp

AutoZone is a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories. They are looking for a Strategic data and architecture leader to drive the vision for data analytics and technology architecture, overseeing a multidisciplinary team and ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations.

AutomotiveE-CommerceRetailSales
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Provide visionary leadership and mentorship to a multidisciplinary team of data architects, data engineers, integration engineers, and enterprise architects
Oversee the review and analysis of complex data and technology requirements, guiding the prioritization and scoping of user stories to ensure alignment with stakeholder expectations and organizational capabilities
Drive the end-to-end development, testing, and implementation of data and technology solutions, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to agreed-upon commitments
Champion the exploration and adoption of emerging technologies and industry best practices to continuously advance AutoZone’s technology, data and analytics capabilities
Lead the design and architecture of data and analytics solutions across project, product, and program levels, ensuring technical excellence and scalability. Facilitate and contribute to both strategic and tactical technology discussions with executive stakeholders, vendors, and customers
Foster consensus among stakeholders by providing clear technical leadership on strategy, vision, and implementation approaches
Manage and monitor funding approvals and budget expenditures to support data and technology initiatives
Ensure all solutions and features are designed and implemented in accordance with established architectural standards and practices, proactively facilitating trade-offs when necessary
Conduct proactive capacity planning and monitoring of the data and analytics ecosystem to support and anticipate AutoZone’s growth

Qualification

Data analyticsData architectureCloud platform data productsArtificial intelligenceMachine learningFinancial managementBusiness acumenTeam leadershipTechnical mentorship

Required

Bachelors of Science degree required (MIS/CIS degree preferred)
Extensive knowledge of data analytics platform concepts and implementation for a retail environment
Extensive working knowledge of various monitoring, operational, provisioning, performance, support environments and tools
5-10 years of progressive experience in data engineering, architecture roles
Demonstrated proficiency in data analytics, including exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) modeling
At least 5 years of managerial experience leading technology teams, with a proven track record of developing and nurturing technical talent
Hands-on experience with configuration and tuning of major cloud platform data products is required
Strong business acumen and financial management skills

Benefits

Competitive pay
Unrivaled company culture
Medical, dental and vision plans
Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount
401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
Opportunities for career growth
Paid time off
Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
Tuition reimbursement

Company

AutoZone

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AutoZone retails and distributes automotive replacement parts and accessories.
dateFounded in 1979
location
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.autozone.com/

H1B Sponsorship

AutoZone has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (76)
2024 (71)
2023 (65)
2022 (71)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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1991-04-12IPO

Leadership Team

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William T. Giles
CFO and Executive VP – Finance, Information Technology and ALLDATA, Customer Satisfaction
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Albert Saltiel
Senior Vice-President of Marketing and Customer Satisfaction
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Recent News

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