Director, Software Engineering, Global Converse, ITC

Become part of the Converse Team

Converse is a place to explore potential, break barriers and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Converse, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving world to make things better as a team.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

As our India Technology Director of Software Engineering for Converse Technology, you will be accountable for leading technical capabilities of the India Converse Technology team.  The India Technology team supports global work for all sales channels enabling Converse to sell its goods globally in retailers all around the world.  You will also be accountable for the delivery of technology that is supported and/or by India team that is needed to enable consumer connections at retail and Converse.com, helping the Converse business meet and exceed its growth goals for our Brick and Mortar and Digital Commerce Channels globally.  Partnering with global Converse technology teams will be key to successful growth in all aspects of technology delivery and operations.  Additionally, strong collaboration and partnership with Nike Technology teams will be an important leverage point for this leadership role. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Reporting directly to Converse Head of Technology, you will the focal point for all technology delivery and support assigned to the India Converse Technology team, which covers solutions across all aspects of Converse’s business across the globe. Your engagement will be across all aspects of the Technology lifecycle from new capability delivery to support of deployed solutions. To accomplish this, you will be expected to bring a clear and demonstrated understanding of the technology industry’s current state and future trends as well as a proven track record of deploying and supporting technology in a retail and/or wholesale environment.  

Requirements for the Position include: 

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Engineering, or related field.  MBA preferred. 

• 10-15+ years direct relevant work experience (or equivalent).  

• Recent work experience with Technical Operations, Integrations, Data Analytics is preferred  

• Recent work experience in managing the support of either a brick and mortar or Digital Commerce technology landscape is preferred 

• Recent work experience with development, evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies. 

• Proven ability to guide, influence and align a diverse set of stakeholders behind a technology strategy and plan. 

• Recent work experience with establishing and managing commercial arrangements with providers of technology services or products 

• Ability to handle multiple priorities, ambiguity, continuous change, stressful situations, and delivery within a matrixed organization. 

• Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate at all levels within the organization. 

• Flexibility to adapt to changes and challenges in organizational strategy, priorities, direction. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Proven experience leading and growing a technology organization in support of company strategy. 

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

Key Technology Opportunities lie ahead for Converse 

• Major Technology Investments in DTC (Digital and B&M)

• Supply Chain Transformation

• Planning Platform 

• Expand Analytics function into ML and AI capabilities 

• Evolve and Develop the Team 

• Expected Turnover Management within Technology 

Key Attributes needed to be successful 

• Team Building / People Development 

• Program Delivery Experience 

• Support / Service Delivery Experience 

• Ability to connect with and effectively lobby with Converse and Nike Inc Technology teams

• Leadership that inspires and motivates 

Converse is more than a company; it’s a worldwide advocate for self-expression. This belief motivates our employees, permeates our working environment and inspires our products. No two of us look or think exactly alike. We are each one-of-a-kind. Individually and as a culture, we have the freedom to create and grow professionally. Generous benefits packages only sweeten the experience. From Boston to Shanghai, from Brand Design to Finance, Converse is a brand that celebrates the unique and creative people of the world. Together, we’re different.