Senior Director, Unified Commerce and Product Solutions

Who We Are:
At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.  Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation. Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:  ·       Runner First  We act in the best interest of the runner ·       Word is Bond  We do what we say we’ll do  ·       Champion Heart  We give our all in everything we do   ·       There is no “I” in RunWe stay generous with our humanity  ·       Keep MovingWe find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!  We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement — because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.   
Your Job:
As the Senior Director, Commerce and Product Solutions at Brooks Running, you will lead the strategic vision, execution, and operational support of the technology platforms that power our commerce channels, marketing capabilities, and product development lifecycle. This includes direct-to-consumer (DTC) platforms such as brooksrunning.com, Brooks-owned retail stores, and our business-to-business (B2B) commerce platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure our digital and physical commerce experiences are seamless, scalable, and aligned with our brand and business goals
Your Responsibilities:

Function/Team Leadership

• Define and execute the technology roadmap for Brooks’ global commerce platforms, including DTC, B2B, and retail systems
• Define a technology strategy and roadmap for unified commerce across selling channels with a key focus on building out a scalable Brooks owned store technology model that can scale for future growth
• Lead the teams in support of digital commerce solutions that enhance customer experience and drive revenue growth including ecommerce and in store Point of Sale solutions
• Partner with Marketing and Footwear and Apparel teams to deliver integrated technology solutions that support campaign execution, personalization, and product lifecycle management
• Oversee the development and support of product information management (PIM), digital asset management (DAM), and product lifecycle management systems
• Ensure systems scalability, performance, and security across all commerce and product platforms
• Drive innovation in commerce technology, evaluating emerging tools and trends to enhance Brooks’ competitive advantage

Strategic Leadership and Execution

• Collaborate with senior leadership to align technology initiatives with business priorities and growth strategies
• Lead cross-functional planning and execution of major technology programs and platform upgrades
• Establish KPIs and performance metrics to measure the impact of commerce and product technology initiatives
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and accessibility standards across all digital platforms
• Accountable for successful delivery of projects in portfolio of area responsible, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives 

Cross-Functional Influence and Alignment

• Act as a strategic partner to Marketing, Product, Retail, and eCommerce teams to ensure technology solutions meet evolving business needs
• Champion and act as a key sponsor for enterprise-wide initiatives that require alignment across IT, digital, and business functions
• Represent Brooks at industry events and forums to stay current on best practices and innovations in commerce and product technologies

People Leadership

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills rooted in Brooks leadership principles
• Promote Brooks’ Core Cultural Values: Responsible for team culture and keeping a pulse on morale to proactively address any concerns, utilizing the findings of Cultural Strengths Surveys to build on successes and prioritize and create a plan for opportunities
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