Build-A-Bear Workshop · 1 month ago
VP, Data & Digital Technology
St Louis, Missouri, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
12+ years expBuild-A-Bear Workshop is a company focused on innovative digital solutions, and they are seeking a VP of Data and Digital Technology to lead their enterprise data and digital platform strategy. This role involves overseeing the architecture, governance, and modernization of data platforms to drive analytics, personalization, and operational excellence across all channels.
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Responsibilities
Define and execute the Data & Platform modernization roadmap that supports enterprise digital transformation
Partner with business leaders to prioritize initiatives that enable unified commerce, customer 360, and AI-driven insights
Oversee architecture and governance of data, analytics, and integration ecosystems
Serve as a key contributor to the technology strategy, architecture standards, and long-term investment planning
Lead cross functional data and digital technology teams
Drive vendor management, licensing optimization, and technology investments
Champion data-driven decision making and foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and accountability
Qualification
Required
12+ years of progressive leadership experience in data platforms, enterprise architecture, or digital systems
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
Expert with data platform architecture, ideally Microsoft Azure, Snowflake, Databricks
Expert in API & Integration Frameworks, such as MuleSoft, Kafka, API Gateways
Skilled with Power BI/Data Visualization
Skilled in Cloud Technologies (Azure, Salesforce)
Proficient knowledge of SOC-1, GDPR, and CCPA compliance
Preferred
Master's degree in computer science, data science, or business administration
Demonstrated success in leading large-scale modernization or digital transformation programs
Experience implementing composable, event-driven, and cloud-native architecture
Background in retail, eCommerce, or consumer experience-driven industries
Proven leadership driving AI/ML, Data Fabric, and real-time analytics initiatives
Company
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Build A Bear is a Consumer Services company located in 7401 Market St, Youngstown, Ohio, United States.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15M2025-12-31Post Ipo Debt· $15M
2004-10-28IPO
Leadership Team
Sharon John
President and CEO
Dara Meath
SVP, Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-20
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