Website NIKE
Converse is the story of a sneaker that started on the court and moved to the stage and street. We’re a company ready for change and that’s who we hire: the most malleable, the most innovative, and the most creative. Our clothes and sneakers have been worn by rebels, rockers, rappers, artists, thinkers, and individuals. So that’s why we hire individuals. So we’re speaking the same language.
We Need Someone Who Speaks Computer
Computers have their own language. Which most of us don’t speak. But you do. And we need your fluency. Let’s face it. The modern world is shackled to computers so we need experts like yourself to keep us running. So come join our crew. You don’t have to call yourself The Computer Whisperer but we might.
Description
At Converse we strive to inspire the daring spirit of youth. We believe this is possible by investing in the right talent, focusing on the consumer and building a strong leadership bench.
As the Asia Pacfic Director for Converse Technology, your responsibilities will be largely focused on the following:
- Provide Technology solutions and strategic partnership to enable all business Functions end to end to enable Converse’s growth as a digital brand.
- Provide Technology thought leadership to Business to enable the APAC geo (Digitization, Data & Analytics, automation, innovation, etc)
- Ensure seamless day to day support in place to enable the Business to meet goals
- Deploy and leverage Global investments and solutions – Create the Future of Converse
- Enable APAC specific systematic needs (projects, enhancements) to address geo specific challenges and opportunities.
- Partner on delivery of Converse Global Technology
- Partner and align on Technology strategy/vision, projects, and support
- Provide the APAC voice into Global Planning, Portfolio priorities, and Future technology needs
- Leverage resources to support APAC specific needs – enhancements, projects, service Management, Security, etc.
- Take advantage of opportunities to incubate locally, deploy Globally
- Partner and leverage Nike Tech Greater China
- Leverage support for day to day operations (i.e. Tech Ops)
- Align on respective strategies and leverage accordingly
- Leverage efforts within the Geo (i.e. Automation)
- Align on Geo impacted efforts
- Leverage local resources accordingly (i.e. SAP, BI)
This role will report to the Converse Global Technology Senior Director and will manage a direct team of 10 – 15 resources.
Specific key responsibilities:
Provide subject matter expertise, industry knowledge and team leadership for Technology function.
• Drive APAC Technology strategies and execution across all capabilities and ensure alignment to Converse Global Tech
• Drive a balanced approach to near-team goals (Win Now) while relentlessly focusing on longer term strategies (Creating the Future).
• Engage APAC business stakeholders and partners to influence and drive best practices and innovative improvements to platforms, systems and processes.
• Effectively manage priorities across multiple products, technical teams, and business stakeholders. Leverage strong meeting and workshop facilitation skills, and conflict resolution.- Provide strong communication rigor to all functions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field required; Master’s degree a plus
• Minimum of 7+ years’ work experience in a technology related field
• Leadership, and people management skills. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Must be able to interact effectively across functions and cultures.
• Ability to influence unpopular decisions while maintaining strong working relationships.
• Ability to critically analyze information & systems, creative problem solving skills & strategically plan complex organizational & functional interactions. Ability to manage multiple and changing processes and priorities.
• Coordinate multiple and conflicting demands. Ability to meet deadlines. Organized and detail-oriented. Ability to work with ambiguity and try new solutions to existing or new problems.
• Practical experience leading new system design and implementation efforts.Must have the ability to understand, design, & coordinate the implementation of new processes and systems.
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.
Job ID 12713