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Build-A-Bear Workshop · 5 hours ago

VP, Data & Digital Technology

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

12+ years exp

Build-A-Bear Workshop is seeking a visionary technology leader for the role of VP, Data and Digital Technology. This position is responsible for shaping and executing the company’s enterprise data, integration, and digital platform strategy while overseeing the architecture and governance of data ecosystems and leading cross-functional teams.

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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

Data platform architectureAPI & Integration FrameworksCloud TechnologiesPower BI/Data VisualizationCompliance knowledgeAnalytical skillsLeadership experienceCommunication skills

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

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Build A Bear is a Consumer Services company located in 7401 Market St, Youngstown, Ohio, United States.

Founded in 1997

Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.buildabear.com

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$15M

2025-12-31Post Ipo Debt· $15M

2004-10-28IPO

Leadership Team

Sharon John

President and CEO

Dara Meath

SVP, Chief Technology Officer

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