VP, Technology (Tech Brands)

GameStop is the world's largest video game retailer. With over 6,100 stores located throughout the United States and 17 countries, we are the retail destination for gamers around the world.

Working independently and strategically, the Technology Vice President will facilitate the evolution of the Technology Brands shopping experience, and develop technologies and information services that will have a material impact on the success of the organization regarding financial results, productivity, and employee and customer satisfaction. Associates in the role will be fiscally responsible, business-oriented, strategic IT executive who understands the complexities of the retail business and can operate in a lean, hands-on, cost-focused, yet growth-oriented environment. A key focus of the new Technology Vice President is on creating an IT roadmap and strategy that enables expansion and continues to enhance the company’s operational strategy. Additionally, the role will be expected to work closely with the Technology Brands leadership team to develop a multi-year IT strategy that supports the business by providing greater access and connection with customers. Individuals considering this role must understand the business of IT and implement rigorous processes surrounding requirements gathering, systems development, life cycle management, project prioritization and change management, with a goal of delivering applications that truly reflect the most important needs of the business.

* Build and maintain strong relationships with their direct reports, peers, business leaders and senior management * In partnership with the business, create an IT strategy/roadmap and an operating plan for optimal execution that will lead the enterprise-wide IT teams through continued global expansion and consistent system upgrades * Continuously seek ways to add value and anticipate business needs * Develop talent in support of a culture that is energized, engaged, commercially focused and highly motivated to deliver best-in-class solutions and the highest levels of quality * Drive profitable sales through cost-efficient management of all IT applications, systems, and solutions * Lead and effectively manage the global Technology Brands portfolio of systems and projects * Successfully deliver critical systems on time and on or below budget, ensuring that they meet the needs of the business * Oversee the management of risk related to information security, physical security, business continuity planning, crisis management, privacy, and compliance * Lead the development and implementation of sustainable, and cost-effective Information Technology (IT) solutions aligned to the current and future business priorities and growth of the TECHNOLOGY BRANDS organization * Direct the definition, architecture, development, implementation and support of all applications, systems, solutions that enable and drive business objectives * Serve as a business partner helping to drive global business strategy * Lead the effective prioritization of projects directly linked to the company’s overall strategy. * Motivate, drive, and build an IT organization that is responsive to the needs of the business, and is flexible and cost-effective * Develop talent and effective teams within the IT organization; ensure that human capital capabilities of the IT organization are aligned with the growth of the company * Make decisions considering the implications to the entire business * Possess excellent critical thinking, creative problem-solving and decision-making skills * Model the behaviors expected of all GameStop leaders including, but not limited to, a drive for results, with a demonstrable bias for action; high levels of emotional intelligence, maturity, and professionalism; giving, receiving and responding to feedback, effectively; a consistently high service orientation; and demonstrable commitments to diversity, inclusion, a respectful workplace, and integrity.

* Cultivating Networks — Initiating and maintaining strategic relationships with stakeholders inside and outside the organization (e.g., customers, peers, cross-functional partners, external vendors, and alliance partners) to advance business goals. * Emotional Intelligence — Leveraging high levels of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management, capacity to manage behavior, navigate social complexities and make personal decisions to achieve positive results. * Innovation — Generating innovative solutions in work situations; trying different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities. * Strategic Decision Making — Obtaining information and identifying key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal or visions; committing to a course of action to accomplish a long-range goal or vision after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts, available resources, constraints, and organizational values. **BASIC AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)** * Accredited bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Analysis or other related field required; Master of Business Administration preferred * At least 15 years of experience in Information Technology or advanced technology-related area required; at least 5 years of experience at the director level or above required (including people management responsibility, (i.e., systems operations and admin, telecommunications, etc.) **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, JOB SKILLS, ABILITIES** * Expert communication and collaboration skills, and have a vision for the organization that works in concert with the rest of the management team to deliver strong performance and extend the culture * Expert ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization * Expert interpersonal and relationship building skills * Expert ability to set clear performance goals and expectations; manage and hold leaders accountable to those goals * Expert ability to accept personal responsibility and accountability for decisions; owns mistakes * Proficient ability to communicate effectively with others using written and spoken English including the ability to provide clear, constructive feedback to team members * Expert relationship building skills, including the capacity to predict and manage behavior, build and leverage cross-functional partnerships within and outside of the organization, and leverage influential leadership * Expert presentation skills to effectively present information to an audience of varying responsibility within the company * Proficient project planning skills, including the ability to organize, prioritize and control job responsibilities in order to meet deadlines in an environment with overlapping and potentially conflicting priorities * Expert ability to effectively coach, develop, retain, train, hire, and redirect others in order to produce a successful team * Demonstrated commitment to building a diverse team that reflects our widely diverse customer base * Proficient knowledge of the principles of organizational development * Expert ability to remain effective under stress, and respond to pressure in a manner acceptable to others and to the organization * Expert relationship building skills, including the capacity to predict and manage behavior, build and leverage cross-functional partnerships within and outside of the organization, and leverage influential leadership * Expert ability to encourage diverse and entrepreneurial thinking * Proficient ability to create an environment in which people are comfortable taking appropriate risks and learning from any mistakes that they make * Expert understanding of conflict management and resolution * Proficient understanding of change management strategy and practice * Consistently demonstrates a commitment to GameStop policies and procedures, including but not limited to, attendance, confidentiality, conflict of interest, and ethical responsibilities