Vice President of Information Technology

Vice President of Information TechnologyPaula's Choice is a leading multinational skincare brand with over 28 years in the industry! Our mission is to empower people around the world with the knowledge and products they need to achieve their own definition of beauty. We're looking for passionate and talented people to join our team as we continue to revolutionize the beauty industry.Paula's Choice is committed to diversity! Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.What we offer you:A robust benefits package including health, vision, dental, retirement and moreFlexible spending account, Employee assistance programFitness perks, meditation app membership, and moreProduct samples and discountsGenerous PTOMost roles are fully remoteGreat location for hybrid or fully onsite roles in Seattle's beautiful International DistrictDog-friendly officeIn addition to our core benefits outlined above, here's some additional reasons you should consider a career at Paula's Choice:We're committed to innovation – we're constantly developing new and innovative products that are based on the latest scientific research.We're customer centric – we believe that our customers deserve the best possible products and services.We're a diverse and inclusive workplace – we value diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our business.We're passionate about making a difference – we believe that beauty is more than just skin deep.How you'll have an impact at Paula's Choice:The Vice President of Information Technology (VP IT) is a critical role in our North America growth and global expansion. Leading multiple disciplines, the VP IT will coach architects, developers, data engineers, project managers, infrastructure engineers, DBAs and service desk technicians. The role will work with our headquarters team to innovate, develop and maintain the standards and patterns of our PC Platform, most notably our Enterprise Service Bus (ESB), NetSuite OneWorld, Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) and Shopify code bases with local integrations.This new role is expansive in covering front end ecommerce, backend systems and services, project management, cybersecurity, infrastructure and end user support. It will be critical in establishing world class policies and procedures to keep us consistent, safe and thorough.The successful candidate will be a servant leader, working to facilitate the success of team members while building positive relationships with our internal organization and functional leaders. They will be detail oriented, yet people over process focused. They will lead from the front as we continue to grow our global footprint.As a VP IT a typical day might include:Partner with the CIO and our headquarters team to explore innovations that accelerate our business.Define global IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes.Own all IT functions, including Office 365, Azure, SSO, SaaS applications, etc., supporting our 24x7 ecommerce enterprise.Develop, monitor and maintain systems, standards, and infrastructure to support Paula's Choice offices and staff globally.Manage project deliverables, vendor management, contract negotiation, budgets, and be the subject matter expert on company IT services and applications.Ensure IT systems meet all requirements for data security (GDPR, CCPA, PII, PCI, etc.).Drive day-to-day executions by leading internal development as well as external agencies.Manage and protect the SFCC master front end code base as well as back-end services and ESB code base for global adoption and local performance.Oversee "health of site" KPI's such as latency/load times and outages.Troubleshoot website functionalities and find solutions while working with tight deadlines.Work as the point of escalation, supporting in country teams to address revenue and customer experience blockers.Lead the PC AMER IT team of approximately 20+ employees.The Details:Location: We are based in Seattle, and although we are looking nationally, local candidates are preferred.Hours: Typically, regular business hours, but some flexibility and extended hours required.Travel requirements: Up to 20%, domestic travel.What you'll bring to the table:15+ years of IT experience10+ years in a leadership role10+ years of experience in e-commerce, retail (cosmetics background is preferable but not required)10+ years of experience with large-scale e-commerce applications and marketing platforms.10+ years of experience with agile methodologies.10+ years of experience designing mobile application UX/UIsSkills:Superior communication skills with external & internal business partners and development teams.Ability to be self-motivated and work with urgency to mitigate blockers.Comfortable working in a team-oriented, entrepreneurial environment.Demonstrated leadership skills, passion, ability to learn and adapt, and team skills.Strong analytical and quantitative skills for data-driven decision making.Knowledge:Working knowledge of Sales Force Commerce Cloud & Shopify.Working knowledge of NetSuite OneWorld or other ERP applications.Clear understanding of Project Management Methodologies – Agile, Scrum, Adaptive.Proven record of accomplishment of maturing and streamlining IT systems and processes.What can help you really stand out:Background in skincare, personal care, cosmetics, or a related industry strongly preferred.Bachelor's Degree.Approximate Salary Range Based on Experience and Location: $250,000 - $280,000 USD/annually.Paula's Choice Skincare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law.Please note: At any time, with or without notice, Paula's Choice reserves the right to add/delete/change the position's requirements.

#J-18808-Ljbffr