BoF Careers ยท 1 month ago
Ralph Lauren Lead, Technology & Innovation
Nutley, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveRalph Lauren Corporation is a global leader in premium lifestyle products, and they are seeking a Lead, Technology & Innovation Director to drive technological advancements and align technology strategies with business goals. This role involves overseeing the implementation of new technologies, managing innovation processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and operational efficiency.
Marketing & Advertising
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
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
BoF Careers
BoF Careers connects professionals in fashion, beauty and luxury to The Business of Fashion's global marketplace of over 2,000 opportunities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase