New York | Director, Business Applications

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Marc Jacobs International, powered by the creative genius of Marc Jacobs, seeks a Director, Business Applications, to join the IT-Global team based in its New York City (SoHo) headquarters. Marc Jacobs International is part of the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH) fashion division and operates in the wholesale and direct to consumer retail markets.

This individual will partner with cross functional teams including merchandising, IT, and other businesses to understand how to best align IT capabilities to achieve critical business outcomes. This is a high visibility role with senior business executives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consult with IT stakeholders on planning of upcoming programs
• Lead & mentor a team of business analysts, application analysts, and IT managers to evolve the Merchandising portfolio team to support upcoming large IT initiatives
• Ensure the team works affectively across IT and follows processes and engagement models with cross functional IT partners
• Consult with senior business leadership to align demand with broader strategic IT initiatives
• Assess value and develop business cases associated with new capability requests and then prioritize against existing demand for delivery on key projects
• Represent Merchandising & Planning Delivery as a key participant in the merchandising portfolio demand management process and manage ongoing business demand; establish process and cadence for prioritization and status of demand items with key business stakeholders in the context of assigned products
• Provide ongoing support and leadership to align projects with our data governance principles
• Act as Product Manager or Lead Business Analyst for merchandising IT projects including large, multi-year initiatives; manage portfolio product backlogs, resource, scope and timeline commitments
• Help influence and set strategic direction for the merchandising and supply chain IT portfolio roadmap; work with business and IT leadership to ensure roadmap alignment and business commitment
• Ensure that individual project teams are constructed and staffed to effectively deliver commitments

COMPETENCIES

• Accurately anticipate future trends and implications (upside and downside, risks/issues) and factors them into decision making
• Break down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions, reinforcing how each Associates' work contributes to overall team, department and company goals
• Anticipate and dynamically adjust priorities with effective contingency plans
• Understand key levers that drive value and profitability in our business

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Leadership skills; able to supervise and inspire team members
• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience with retail, wholesale / vertical retail IT (either from IT or business working with IT on project delivery) with progressive responsibility and influence
• Demonstrated experience partnering with business teams to translate pain points or opportunities into capability needs with targeted, measurable outcomes, preferably in a Product Manager, Product Owner, or similar role
• Motivated by the desire to make a difference in the business, to work with a highly talented set of peers, and to work on interesting projects
• Broad systems knowledge of major retail applications, with demonstrated depth with core merchandising systems
• Ability to work with teams that are geographically distributed and work across different time zones
• Demonstrated experience in the development and prioritization of business requirements, coordination of business testing, and partnering with delivery teams for business programs/projects
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and able to work effectively with VP and above executives
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization

SALARY & BENEFITS/WHAT WE OFFER:

The compensation for this position ranges from $170,000-$210,000 (annually). The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidate’s relevant skills and experience. In addition, we offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, vacation time, sick and personal time, medical, dental and vision insurance, and 401k matching. We also offer discounts on travel, entertainment, and more through our partnership with PerkSpot. MJ employees also receive discounts on MJ products throughout the year, as well as access to discounts on other LVMH brands.

About Marc Jacobs

For nearly 40 years, Marc Jacobs has been a driving force in fashion with his philosophy: pioneering designs, an irreverent spirit, the everyday and the extraordinary. Today, the brand continues to make its Marc as rebellious, unpredictable, and original.

Our work is founded on our core brand pillars: unexpected, utilitarian, urban, unisex, and unique. NYC in design and spirit, our teams thrive off relentless authenticity, an openness to standing out, and inclusivity for all.

EEO STATEMENT

Marc Jacobs International was founded on Marc’s vision of celebrating uniqueness and being Perfect as You Are. We are committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, background, and experience – all essential to our spirit of innovation and creativity. In line with this commitment, we believe that the best candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in different ways. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the listed qualifications.

Marc Jacobs International is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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