Job Title: VP Solution Delivery (This position is Hybrid working 3 days a week in the SBH Support Center)

“At Sally Beauty Holdings, we find beauty in diversity.  Our inclusivity and self-expression are what fuel our innovation and growth. You are welcome here, and you can thrive here. We find beauty in YOU. Join us.”

Essential Functions
Responsible for establishing current and long-range direction of technology aimed at keeping the organization on the forefront of change. This may include the analysis of purchased systems, hardware and software, or the internal design and development of hardware and software systems. Dispenses technical advice, guidance, direction, and authorization to carry out major plans and procedures. Coordinates the design, development, marketing, and maintenance of technology products or product lines. Analyzes new technologies and runs competitive analyses. Promotes the interfacing and control of the organizations present technology and the dissemination of technological information throughout the organization.

Primary Duties

50% Create and develop strategies and tactics to support the following department functions/programs: Infrastructure and Operations including: 

POS e-commerce mobile applications marketing customer service integration  enterprise architecture.  Business Intelligence and Reporting Quality Assurance Enterprise Architecture Project Management Office

30% Lead the identification and analysis of: enterprise business drivers to derive useful business context; the current IT environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement; technology, industry and market trends to determine their potential impact on the enterprise IT strategy. Drive the development of IT strategies for all technology platforms across the enterprise.

20% Promote proper IT process, outcomes and results to the organization, including the enterprises IT and business leaders. Assess and communicate the value of the all relevant organizational processes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Bachelors degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, systems analysis or a related field of study, or equivalent experience 10+ years of experience in at least two IT disciplines (i.e. technical architecture, network management, application development, middleware, information analysis, database management, operations, etc.) in a multi-tier environment OR 5 years of experience in business analysis or business strategic planning Familiarity with basic information management practices Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments Knowledge of all components of holistic enterprise architecture Knowledge of business re-engineering principles and processes Basic knowledge of financial models and budgeting Familiarity with basic graphical modeling approaches, tools and model repositories Ability to translate business needs into EA requirements Ability to estimate the financial impact of EA alternatives

Competencies / Attributes

Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation Strong leadership skills Excellent analytical and technical skills Excellent written and verbal skills Excellent planning and organizational skills Understanding of the political climate of the enterprise and ability to navigate corporate politics Ability to balance the long-term/big picture and short-term implications of individual decisions Ability to apply multiple solutions to business problems Ability to rapidly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies. Respected as a leader Influential in the organization and a team player Highly supportive of the business and its ideals and strategies Neutral toward technology, vendor and product choices Unflappable in the face of opposition to architectural ideals

Nature and Extent of Direct or Indirect Controls Exercised by the Supervisor

Task Level High Project Level High Departmental/Division Level High Consultative Level High The Amount of Discretion or Freedom this Position has: Strict Adherence to Guidelines Interprets and Adapts Guidelines Develops and Implements Guidelines

Working Conditions /Physical Requirements

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, retail stores, and residences or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals, etc. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, books, small parts; using a keyboard, driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and 401(k) with company match. In addition, associates of SBH may take advantage of our in house salon with complementary services and a varied selection of food options at our corporate campus. Also, featured at our corporate campus, is both a Sally Beauty and CosmoProf Professional onsite store, where associates enjoy a great merchandise discount!

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability.

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