**Position Overview** Burlington is on an exciting data-driven transformation to deliver analytics & insights for the entire organization and to become a data and analytics driven off-price retailer. The VP will head this strategically important department and will oversee major investments and projects in the Data and Analytics space. The ideal candidate for this highly visible and influential role will have extensive experience leading an organization in this space, successfully implementing strategies and cloud technologies, and will have the subject matter expertise to be a thought leader for the organization. The VP will partner with key senior and executive leaders of the company to build the overall strategy and execute on a plan that will differentiate Burlington. This role will oversee Data Engineering, Data Science, Data Visualization, Analytics Insights and Cloud Data Architecture and will be responsible for the overall Data and Analytics strategy. In addition, this role will collaborate with the AI and Innovation teams to thrust Burlington into the forefront of AI adoption. Burlington is committed to being an employer of choice. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package including a generous paid time off plan, a company matched 401(k) and an associate discount. Our associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and our communities through various social responsibility initiatives. As a growing company, we offer a variety of professional development and career growth opportunities. **A Day In The Life** **Duties and Responsibilities:** Drive Future Technologies + Lead the Data and Analytics vision, strategy and roadmap that would enable cloud based analytics and insights across the organization and lay the foundation for data driven AI adoption within the broader organization. + Establish Data Governance, Cloud Operational and Support model, robust methodologies and best practices to sustain the organization for the future + Stay ahead of the data, analytics and AI trends and drive technology driven business innovation, participate in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in areas of company interest Partnering with Business Partners + Partner with senior and executive leadership, solution providers, consulting partners, vendors, IT infrastructure and security teams to prioritize strategic initiatives and to deliver solutions aligned with the overall business goals of the organization + Deliver on key strategic projects aligned with the overall Burlington 2.5 strategy in the Merchandising, Supply Chain, Stores, HR and Marketing space, and projects that drive predictive analytics and AI adoption for the broader organization. Lead a proactive, data driven, team + Develop, mentor, guide a team of Data and Analytics professionals including Data & Cloud Engineers, Visualization Specialists, Analytics Translators, Data Scientists, AI/ML Engineers + Be a Data and Analytics thought leader and establish Burlington as an innovator within retail space in the industry **You'll Come With** **Education and Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline **Experience:** + 15+ years of data analytics experience, 10+ in a technical leadership capacity **Skills and Abilities:** + Visionary executive with ability to challenge the status quo and think outside the box to help drive business innovation using technology + Exceptional story-teller – someone who can articulate value add from data & analytics solutions; ability to engage with senior executives and help articulate complex technologies in an easy to understand language + Coach and mentor a large team of highly competent technology professionals + Entrepreneurial spirit with execution based focus and speed to market with pragmatic approach + Proven expertise in modern data architecture, AI/ML, cloud, Data Ops, MLOps and data governance technologies + Deep understanding of various cloud solution and ability to engage with them to build the data and analytics solutions + Passion and intellectual curiosity to stay ahead of the data and analytics trends \#LI-AP1 If you… …are excited to deliver great values to customers every day; …take a sense of pride and ownership in helping drive positive results for a team; …are committed to treating colleagues and customers with respect; …believe in the power of diversity and inclusion; …want to participate in initiatives that positively impact the world around you; **Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!** You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. **Pay Range** - **Posting Number** 2025-230969 **Location** New Jersey-Edgewater Park **Address** 4287 Route 130 S **Zip Code** 08010 **Pay Rate** Salaried **Career Site Category** Corporate **Position Category** Information Technology **Job Type** Full-Time **Remote Type** Hybrid **Evergreen** No