<p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"272499da-5523-5969-b17c-4f82c0ce3910|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469775450,"Default",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"Default",335572020,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"Calibri",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Calibri",469769226,"Calibri,Times New Roman",335551500,"0",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",201341986,"1",268442635,"24"]}">As the VP of Technology, you will lead engineering across Balsam Brands’ Digital and Enterprise technology organizations, overseeing the Directors of Digital Technology and Enterprise Technology. You will own a geographically distributed engineering organization spanning the Americas, Ireland, and Manila, and translate business priorities into an engineering strategy, investment roadmap, and measurable results—with accountability for peak-season reliability in a high-stakes omnichannel retail environment.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">A core priority is evolving our AI-enabled software development lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements and design through code, testing, release, and operations, while building </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">leaders’</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default"> and engineers’ ability to use AI effectively. You will partner closely with Product leadership to shape a joint engineering-product operating model that keeps teams aligned and moving.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">You will develop strong engineering leaders and be accountable for the quality, reliability, and cost effectiveness of customer-facing and enterprise technology. You will align investments with product and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">business leaders</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default"> and resolve cross-functional tradeoffs. Your </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">Directors</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default"> will own planning and delivery within their areas, supported by clear decision rights and coaching from you.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">This full-time position reports to the Chief Technology Officer and is expected to work in a hybrid model, which includes Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in-office.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">What </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">you’ll</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default"> do: </span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">Lead the team to achieve business outcomes by promoting collaboration and alignment with organizational values; translate company initiatives into </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">a clear vision</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">, aligning team actions with company priorities while fostering performance and professional development</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">Coach and develop the Digital and Enterprise Directors, strengthen the engineering leadership bench, and build succession plans. Establish clear expectations for performance, delegation, and talent development across the organization</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Default">Define a multi-year engineering strategy and investment roadmap with the CTO, Product, and business leaders. Balance customer and operational needs with platform modernization, technical debt, risk, and sustainable cost</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font=