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Ralph Lauren · 6 hours ago

Lead, Technology & Innovation

Nutley, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

Ralph Lauren Corporation is a global leader in the design, marketing, and distribution of premium lifestyle products. The Lead, Technology & Innovation Director will serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, overseeing the implementation of new technologies and driving innovation in the retail environment.

Apparel & Fashion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Oversee business development and implementation of new technologies, managing innovation processes from concept to execution

Align technology strategies with business goals, identifying market trends and fostering cross-functional collaboration

Partner with field leadership to translate business requirements into technology solutions that enhance customer experiences

Drive continuous improvement and innovation in the retail environment through close collaboration with the Process Optimization Team

Lead day-to-day strategy and project planning, delivering results through field and cross-functional partnerships

Serve as primary liaison between Field Leaders, Finance, IT, and Executive Sponsors to align project scope, business requirements, timing, and execution

Develop and execute innovation strategies, creating roadmaps and identifying emerging trends

Lead innovation projects within budget and schedule constraints and bring ideas from concept to scale

Facilitate cross-functional teams to create and implement solutions through internal/external partnerships

Provide technical guidance and evaluate technology solutions and staying current with industry trends

Establish metrics to measure innovation success and report on progress to stakeholders

Resolve complex problems or problems where precedence may not exist

Oversee change management and field training plans to ensure buy in, execution and measurement of success

Manage project budgets including forecasting and tracking for deployments by store, travel and training, vendor relationships, and all related expenses with precision and agility

Identify and coordinate service level agreements with vendors and ensure they meet the needs of our business

Monitor project impact metrics including store profitability, customer satisfaction NPS, and employee engagement

Qualification

Innovation strategy developmentFinancial managementProject managementTechnical guidanceCross-functional collaborationCoachingRelationship managementData managementSoftware developmentRetail technology trendsSmartsheet proficiencyExcel proficiencyAdobe Acrobat proficiencyWord proficiencyOutlook proficiencyAdobe Suite proficiencyEffective communicationProblem-solving

Required

Demonstrated track record of progressive growth and increasing levels of responsibility related to innovation capabilities, data management, software development, or specific industry technology trends within a large scale organization

Proven ability to manage multiple, end-to-end projects simultaneously to deliver results under tight timelines

Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment to prioritize tasks and to delegate when appropriate

Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

A passion for change and the ability to lead teams and drive impact. Experience working with retail leadership and executives

Financial acumen to manage budgets, forecasting and cost optimization

Proficiency in project management tools (Smartsheet or similar); Excellent Excel & Adobe Acrobat skills; Strong Word, Outlook & Adobe Suite

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to meet project deadlines and operational needs as required, approximately 25% of the time

Ability to respond to urgent issues, or manage on-call responsibilities

Ability to travel

Company

Ralph Lauren

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Ralph Lauren Corporation focuses on the design, marketing, and distribution of luxury lifestyle products.

Founded in 1967

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

https://corporate.ralphlauren.com

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