Head of IBP, IT - Polo Ralph Lauren : Job Details

Join to apply for the Head of IBP, IT role at Ralph LaurenJoin to apply for the Head of IBP, IT role at Ralph LaurenGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.The Head of IBP, IT will be partnering with the IBP Program leadership and other IT teams on the IBP program implementation, providing vision & leadership to the function along with support and maintenance of existing platforms used. The role will ensure successful delivery of the global transformational project through collaborating with the leadership to finalize the roadmap and plan the design, implementation and rollout aligning globally. Imperative to the success of the project will be the ability to work cross functionally in a global, fast paced environment with a variety of internal teams & external vendors. Additional accountabilities include: all project management activities, managing a project team consisting of internal & external resources, vendor & budget management ensuring successful delivery in a cost-effective way. IBP domain at a high level includes the domains of Financial & Strategic Planning, Merchandise Financial Planning, Assortment/Buy and Space Planning & Demand Planning.Partner with business leadership and consulting partners to align on a roadmap to implement global aligned process and technology for the IBP program.Lead the cross-functional resource team including other IT teams, business & consulting partners along with solution partners to understand requirements, designing, building Functional Specifications, and testing/deployments for the IBP program with a keen eye on aligning globally.Lead the teams to analyze, document and understand the integration of IBP functionalities with the other IT domains including ERP, Logistics, Line Planning etc and manage the integration efforts partnering with the other IT leadsPartner with the change management team to ensure all the impacted users receive the necessary training, communication & documentation to ensure business continuity.Partner with the data analytics team to ensure all reporting needs and captured and align on the plan for rollout of the same along with the system rollouts for the program.Communicate regularly with Steering Committee, project team members, and representatives from various functional and/or technical teams, including escalating any matters that require additional attention and consideration.Responsible for end-to-end testing to ensure system reliability and performance, through both execution and coordination of required test resources across the IBP landscape and other impacted systems. Ensure thorough testing of solutions, troubleshoot issues and implement timely resolutions and escalate as necessary.Oversee the project management functions related to the IBP IT workstream. This includes establishing and maintaining standards along with processes for project management, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards. Responsible for project planning, risk management, and reporting to senior management on project status and performanceBecome the IBP functional and technical authority within the company.Partner with IT leadership to establish a practical, scalable model for long term support and maintenance of the IBP platforms globally.Independently and collaboratively lead workstreams focused on improvement, optimization, and transformation of processes including implementing leading practice workflows, addressing deficits in quality, and driving operational outcomes.Maintain and use contacts throughout the organization, industry, and other professional organizations to maintain and improve the ERP solutions.Salary range: $198,500 - $240,000 annuallyExperience, Skills & KnowledgeBachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline; or equivalent experience.Expert in the Retail/Apparel IT domain with experience with implementing solutions in Merch Financial/Assortment/Buy Planning systems.Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsExperience implementing new business processes and driving organizational change.Demonstrated skills interacting at various levels of an organization.Ability to set expectations, explain and champion detailed technical concepts to peers, management, business team and solution partners.Ability to travel globally, based on project requirements.Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams across various time zones (i.e. Europe/Middle East, Asia, Americas)Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skillsExecutive level presenceStrong project management and facilitation skillsExpertise in software delivery best practicesSeniority level Seniority level ExecutiveEmployment type Employment type Full-timeJob function Job function Information TechnologyIndustries Retail Apparel and FashionReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ralph Lauren by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Head of Information Technology” roles. 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