Head of Business Tech, Americas Region

Dec 9

300 Lighting Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094, USA

Full-time
Department: H&M Group

Company Description

The H&M Group operates more than 5000 stores in 70 countries with 8 different group brands. We continue to expand worldwide. As one of the largest fashion companies in the world.

The H&M Group’s Business Tech function aims to continuously surprise and delight our customers and accelerate our business - by releasing the power of people, data and technology.

Rapid technological development and new customer behaviors are transforming the fashion retail industry. To cater to the individual needs and desires of our millions of customers, Business Tech will deliver technological solutions for the entire value chain for all our brands.

In Business Tech fashion, design, customer value, tech and data are in our DNA. We have created a completely new product organization where we explore new ways of working, have a customer focused mindset, embrace our strong values and release the power of our people to innovate and develop products that make a meaningful impact to customers all over the world.

Job Description

The Role

As Head of Business Tech, Americas, you are responsible for creating and driving strategic transformation efforts through technology across our newly created Americas Business Tech team. Working with our Global Business Tech organization and Executive Leadership for the Americas Region, you will create a local strategy that allows technology to support and enable H&M Group’s short and long-term organizational goals across 8 different countries. You will lead the group with strong vision, direction and inspiration, driving technology as an enabler for H&M Group’s journey and ensuring this is executed throughout the Americas Region. We are looking for an influential, trusted, hands-on, innovative technology leader that will inspire our colleagues and drive strategic business decisions for the group.

The scope includes, but is not limited:

In partnership with Americas Executive Team and Global Team, develop a localized technology strategy that supports and enables H&M’s Groups business goals to be achieved across the Americas Region.
Create actionable plans that allow Business Tech’s strategy and vision to transform into local operations with market-specific priorities that drive results.
Provide visionary, hands-on leadership for the America’s team,
Build and maintain a high-performing team of tech professionals through attracting top talent and providing development opportunities that build customer-centricity, business acumen and technology skills.
Ensure market relevancy, implementation, engagement and follow-up on all tech related business development initiatives within the Americas Region.
Responsible and accountable for the achievement of the targeted effects and aspired results of all tech initiatives within the countries by efficient operations.
Lead development and evolution of Business Tech within the Americas Region by fostering strong identity and culture across teams.

To be successful in the role, you are a strategic, results driven individual that leads with vision. You are naturally curious and can plan and organize the work of several strategic cross-border teams to achieve set regional targets. You can work strategically and have a multichannel perspective in your long- and short-term plan and decision making. You effectively collaborate with groups of diverse people and you communicate in an inspiring way to motivate colleagues and teams. You are passionate about bringing customer- and business value to life with a strong agile and value driven mindset. You thrive in an environment that allows you to use your strategic ability while also giving you the opportunity to have a hands-on approach with your team

Qualifications

Your Profile

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Technology related field

7+ years of senior leadership experience in technology
Experience creating and communicating vision across an organization
Experience building and cultivating new teams and business initiatives
Experience working in an international, matrix organization with several stakeholders and seniority levels
Strong ability to collaborate with senior leadership in a diverse environment
Proven track record of influencing Senior Leadership and coaching teams
Strategic planning and long-term vision, while also being comfortable with hands-on work