Position Summary:
Burlington is on an exciting data-driven transformation journey to deliver off-price analytics & insights and to expand the adoption of responsible AI across the entire organization. The VP will head this strategically important department and will oversee major investments and projects in this space. The ideal candidate for this highly visible and influential role will have extensive experience leading a data and analytics organization, successfully implementing strategies and cloud technologies in the data, analytics and AI space with 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, Cloud Data Architecture and AI functions and be responsible for the overall Data / Analytics / AI strategy.
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.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Drive Future Technologies
Lead the Data, Analytics and AI 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 futureStay 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 organizationDeliver on key strategic projects aligned with the overall Burlington 2.0 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, analytics and AI professionals including Data & Cloud Engineers, Visualization Specialists, Analytics Translators, Data Scientists, AI/ML EngineersBe a data, analytics and AI thought leader and establish Burlington as an innovator within retail space in the industry
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 technologyExceptional 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 languageCoach and mentor a large team of highly competent technology professionalsEntrepreneurial spirit with execution-based focus and speed to market with pragmatic approachProven expertise in modern data architecture, AI/ML, cloud, Data Ops, MLOps and data governance technologiesDeep understanding of various cloud solutions and ability to engage with them to build the data and analytics solutionsPassion and intellectual curiosity to stay ahead of the data and analytics trendsIf 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 a competitive wage and comprehensive benefit package including a generous paid time off plan, a company matched 401(k) and an associate discount. We are a rapidly growing brand, and provide a variety of professional development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. We 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.
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