Vp of Global IT Strategic Operations - Costa Mesa, United States - Liberated Brands

Liberated Brands

Verified Company

Costa Mesa, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

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VP of Global IT Strategic Operations**From boutique-brand culture to big-box retail, Liberated Brands thinks differently and has global scale servicing over 60+ countries.

With over three decades of experience in brand-building, we are enhancing what a full-service license model can look like.

We focus on the fundamentals of designing, producing, distributing, and marketing our brands and products, but always leave room for the x-factors to lead the way.

Our expertise spans all sales channels, from direct-to-consumer to specialty wholesale and everything in between, both physical and digital. This Liberated approach creates a unique and powerful balance between brand-culture and sustainable growth. Join us and experience the benefits of being truly Liberated.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

As the
VP of Global IT Strategic Operations, your primary focus will be on aligning technology solutions with the overall global business strategy.

You'll also play a critical role in optimizing processes, enhancing efficiency, driving innovation and change across the organization.
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Strategic Planning and Alignment:

Collaborate with senior leadership and business stakeholders to define global IT strategies that support organizational goals.
Develop and execute strategic plans for approved IT initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Partner with IT departmental leaders to coordinate projects and programs across the global organization.
Resource for IT departmental teams, ensuring successful IT delivery to support the business.
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for improvement.

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Process Optimization and Governance:

Streamline IT processes, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and compliance.
Establish and review governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to manage IT operations effectively.
Develop a strong working knowledge of Liberated business processes and tools to promote best practices and provide support to service brands in problem solving.

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Vendor Management and Budgeting:

Manage corporate system vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and evaluate service providers.
Assist in developing and managing IT budgets, tracking expenses and optimizing resource allocation.
Ensure costeffective solutions while maintaining service quality.

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Onboarding, Change Management, and Communication:

Provide leadership in the onboarding of new brands, working closely with Liberated functional leaders and IT teams to align on an operational path forward for implementation.
Oversee change initiatives related to IT systems, ensuring smooth transitions.
Communicate IT strategies, updates, and performance metrics to relevant stakeholders during regular steering committee meetings.
Foster collaboration between IT teams and other business units.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Ability to organize, multitask, work independently and meet deadlines.
Desire to provide leadership and work with a team to meet aggressive timelines in a growing and changing environment.
Knowledge of all operational areas of the company (Finance, Planning, Buying, Product, Sales, Supply Chain, Ecom, Retail).
Knowledge of IT corporate systems, requirements and integrations.
Experience in the management of operating and capital expenditure budgets.
Strong customer service background.
Experience in the apparel industry a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Project management and documentation.
This position requires some hours at our HQ in Costa Mesa, CA; however, some duties can be performed remotely.

LIBERATED PERKS:

Collaborative culture with amazing family vibe
Discounts on Liberated Merch
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (majority employer paid)
401k with employer match (based on eligibility)
Surf and Snow Team Building Days
Summer Half Day Fridays
Paid Time Off
Referral Program

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