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Fanatics is hiring a Sr. Director of Engineering

Summary

As a Senior Director of Engineering, expectations for this will be to direct, coordinate, and oversee activities in the Software Engineering department with a specialty in Retail PLM, PDM & Design Technologies focused on Apparel & Hardgoods Manufacturing, this is a high-profile role requiring partnership with key business & technology leaders across a verticalized segment of the Fanatics Commerce Organization; ensuring the development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the company. Experience leading large engineering teams with a deep understanding of the product domain (Product Life Cycle, Definition, Image Rendering & Asset Management) coupled with machine learning for automation at scale (multi-billion+ revenue) are a crucial requirement for this role. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Oversees the daily workflow of the department – Partner with Enterprise Architecture, Product Management, and Business Stakeholders to implement technology solutions
• Identify Tech opportunities to scale business with operational excellence
• Drive SDLC (software development lifecycle) & Support systems that run Product Domain. Current systems include both proprietary software and COTS – Customized [Dassault, Flex, Centric, Bynder, CLO] –  [*Experience with these systems is necessary] 
• Manages team with agility and has leadership skills to lead through periods of ambiguity.
• Analytical thinking to arrive at conclusions after analyzing data and information.
• Strategic – Evaluate the overall state of the domain and understand where it can improve and what it is doing well – Develop OKR’s for the domain
• Oversees the preparation and final approval of technical solutions & project plans.
• Conducts or acquires cost analysis for development projects; prepares or delegates preparation of the schedule of project completion dates.
• Ensures that projects are completed within budget and economically.
• Establishes and implements the strategic direction of the company’s engineering and development initiatives.
• Collaborates with the company’s executive leadership to develop and meet organizational goals while supplying expertise and guidance on projects, operations, and systems.
• Identifies, recommends, and implements innovative technologies and systems to improve organizational processes and decision-making.
• Ensures that departmental decisions such as staffing, development, organization, hardware acquisitions, and facilities align with the organization’s business plan and vision.
• Establishes, communicates, and implements engineering and development policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent operations.
• Establishes and administers the department’s budget.
• Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in engineering and development related to the organization’s industry.
• Negotiates cost-effective contracts for the organization; coordinates and implements contractors’ work, and resolves any disputes over labor, scheduling, or payments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

You’ll be great because you have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of engineering principles and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of key Product Engine Systems highlighted above.
• Excellent understanding of emerging technologies
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong experience in Machine Learning & Automation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, MBA highly preferred.
• At least ten+ years of related experience are required.

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