Brooks Sports Inc
Overview
Brooks believes movement is the key to feeling more alive, and we create gear and experiences that help people reach a place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line. We cultivate a culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation. Our brand values guide our success: Runner First, Word is Bond, Champion Heart, There is no “I” in Run, and Keep Moving. We welcome everyone from every walk of life who wants to inspire others through the power of movement.
We are all moving toward something. Let’s run there together. Your Job
You will lead the team responsible for the overall strategic technology roadmap for major applications used in the planning, design, development and marketing of Brooks’ products, including Product Information Management (PIM) and Product Lifecycle Management (FlexPLM), as well as other SaaS solutions that support the Brooks product teams including both Footwear and Apparel. In this role you will lead your team to manage the overall technology relationship with our vendor partners, identify and ensure enhancements are delivered successfully as well as ensure production service levels are met. In addition, you will build and grow business partnerships to represent the overall technological relationship with our Apparel and Footwear teams. Your Responsibilities
People Leadership
Lead, mentor and coach a team who manage Brooks’ product applications Hire, develop, and manage the performance of the team using Brooks’ HR processes Architect the appropriate organization model to meet the business needs Member of the Information Technology leadership team Create a service-oriented, highly collaborative culture Technology Leadership
Define the technology roadmap for business applications in your area Own the lifecycle of the technology in your area including planning, design, implementation, testing, support and enhancement of business applications and the selection of new ones as applicable Collaborate with business leaders to understand systems requirements, specifications, costs and timelines; manage intake, acceptance criteria and prioritization of stakeholder requests with clear business communications and coordination with the technical delivery team Manage teamwork assignments and timelines Ensure system gaps or deficiencies are addressed and root causes of issues are resolved Manage relationships with technology vendors; work with Legal and Information Security during procurement for new products and vendors Collaborate with Information Security to ensure applications are secure and compliant with security and privacy requirements such as PCI and GDPR Manage relationships with technology providers and develop new relationships for changing business needs Make recommendations for purchase of technology resources, review and negotiate contracts, and ensure vendor performance Research current and potential resources and services to meet technology roadmap deliverables Ensure applications adhere to internal and external compliance standards Ensure documentation is developed and maintained including functional specifications, technical specifications, data interfaces, and standard operating procedures Budget Management
Manage the operational and capital budgets and reforecasts for your area and contribute to the overall IT budget Operate to planned budget to ensure department and company goals are met Learn Brooks requirements around budget planning and capex documentation to garner resources necessary to evolve the company’s solutions Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or relevant major. Additional higher education and/or technical certifications a plus! 10+ years of relevant experience implementing, configuring/customizing and maintaining IT applications 5+ years of proven success leading and mentoring a team of individuals in a fast-paced, demanding environment Preferred: Experience with Product Lifecycle Management technology and technology used for design, engineering and research and development Strategic thinking and planning capability High degree of analytic capability and inductive thinking for solving highly intricate, technically complex problems Experience helping define business requirements and evaluating proposed technical solutions Experience working in a global environment with colleagues from different cultures and backgrounds Comfortable with Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid development methodologies Strong organizational, problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills Excellent communication, facilitation and negotiation skills; ability to persuade through fact-based reasoning Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire trust across all levels of the company Ability to adapt to changing priorities Certifications in Project Management, Agile, and ITIL a plus Ability to understand and empathize with runners to develop loyal, engaging relationships with customers and the Brooks community Embraces and lives the Brooks values Compensation
The pay range for this position, based out of the Brooks Seattle HQ, is $142,253 - $227,605 per year. Base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Other
Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our employees and their families. Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401K Savings Plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance Paid Time Off
Five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave Bonus
In addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance Perks
Product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits Location
You will spend at least 3 days per week in our Seattle offices, as we believe in-person collaboration drives connection and problem-solving At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, pregnancy, caste, citizenship or immigration status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
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Brooks believes movement is the key to feeling more alive, and we create gear and experiences that help people reach a place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line. We cultivate a culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation. Our brand values guide our success: Runner First, Word is Bond, Champion Heart, There is no “I” in Run, and Keep Moving. We welcome everyone from every walk of life who wants to inspire others through the power of movement.
We are all moving toward something. Let’s run there together. Your Job
You will lead the team responsible for the overall strategic technology roadmap for major applications used in the planning, design, development and marketing of Brooks’ products, including Product Information Management (PIM) and Product Lifecycle Management (FlexPLM), as well as other SaaS solutions that support the Brooks product teams including both Footwear and Apparel. In this role you will lead your team to manage the overall technology relationship with our vendor partners, identify and ensure enhancements are delivered successfully as well as ensure production service levels are met. In addition, you will build and grow business partnerships to represent the overall technological relationship with our Apparel and Footwear teams. Your Responsibilities
People Leadership
Lead, mentor and coach a team who manage Brooks’ product applications Hire, develop, and manage the performance of the team using Brooks’ HR processes Architect the appropriate organization model to meet the business needs Member of the Information Technology leadership team Create a service-oriented, highly collaborative culture Technology Leadership
Define the technology roadmap for business applications in your area Own the lifecycle of the technology in your area including planning, design, implementation, testing, support and enhancement of business applications and the selection of new ones as applicable Collaborate with business leaders to understand systems requirements, specifications, costs and timelines; manage intake, acceptance criteria and prioritization of stakeholder requests with clear business communications and coordination with the technical delivery team Manage teamwork assignments and timelines Ensure system gaps or deficiencies are addressed and root causes of issues are resolved Manage relationships with technology vendors; work with Legal and Information Security during procurement for new products and vendors Collaborate with Information Security to ensure applications are secure and compliant with security and privacy requirements such as PCI and GDPR Manage relationships with technology providers and develop new relationships for changing business needs Make recommendations for purchase of technology resources, review and negotiate contracts, and ensure vendor performance Research current and potential resources and services to meet technology roadmap deliverables Ensure applications adhere to internal and external compliance standards Ensure documentation is developed and maintained including functional specifications, technical specifications, data interfaces, and standard operating procedures Budget Management
Manage the operational and capital budgets and reforecasts for your area and contribute to the overall IT budget Operate to planned budget to ensure department and company goals are met Learn Brooks requirements around budget planning and capex documentation to garner resources necessary to evolve the company’s solutions Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or relevant major. Additional higher education and/or technical certifications a plus! 10+ years of relevant experience implementing, configuring/customizing and maintaining IT applications 5+ years of proven success leading and mentoring a team of individuals in a fast-paced, demanding environment Preferred: Experience with Product Lifecycle Management technology and technology used for design, engineering and research and development Strategic thinking and planning capability High degree of analytic capability and inductive thinking for solving highly intricate, technically complex problems Experience helping define business requirements and evaluating proposed technical solutions Experience working in a global environment with colleagues from different cultures and backgrounds Comfortable with Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid development methodologies Strong organizational, problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills Excellent communication, facilitation and negotiation skills; ability to persuade through fact-based reasoning Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire trust across all levels of the company Ability to adapt to changing priorities Certifications in Project Management, Agile, and ITIL a plus Ability to understand and empathize with runners to develop loyal, engaging relationships with customers and the Brooks community Embraces and lives the Brooks values Compensation
The pay range for this position, based out of the Brooks Seattle HQ, is $142,253 - $227,605 per year. Base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Other
Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our employees and their families. Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401K Savings Plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance Paid Time Off
Five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave Bonus
In addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance Perks
Product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits Location
You will spend at least 3 days per week in our Seattle offices, as we believe in-person collaboration drives connection and problem-solving At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, pregnancy, caste, citizenship or immigration status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
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