VP, Merchandising Systems

Drive Future Technologies

Lead the Merchandising Technology vision, strategy and multi-year roadmap and drive the Oracle Retail migration and upgrade to the cloud in support of the Merchandising 2.5 strategy

Ensure the Oracle Retail platform and custom merchant applications remain stable, scalable, and future-ready, and lay the foundation for AI adoption within the merchandising organization.

Establish cloud operational and support models, robust methodologies, and best practices to sustain the merchandising systems organization for the future

Stay ahead of retail merchandising technology and AI trends and drive technology-driven business innovation; participate in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in areas of company interest

Deliver in partnership with Business Stakeholders

Partner with senior and executive leadership, solution providers, consulting partners, vendors, IT infrastructure and security teams to prioritize strategic initiatives and to deliver solutions aligned with the overall business goals of the organization

Deliver on key strategic projects aligned with the overall Burlington 2.5 strategy across the Merchandising, Planning, Pricing and Allocations space, lead the SaaS upgrade of the on-prem Oracle Retail product suite, and collaborate with the AI and Innovation teams to advance AI adoption within merchandising.

Lead a High-Performing Technology Team

Develop, mentor, and guide the Software Engineering teams responsible for the Oracle Retail platform, custom merchant applications, EDI, and Data Integration, along with external vendors and service providers

Be a merchandising technology thought leader and establish Burlington as an innovator within the retail industry; manage multi-million-dollar capital and expense budgets, oversee external support agreements and strategic partnerships, and ensure “Coaching in the Moment” practices with clear performance metrics and talent development

Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline

15+ years of IT experience delivering large-scale retail merchandising systems, 10+ in a leadership capacity; prior experience implementing Oracle Retail SaaS solutions strongly preferred; retail environment experience preferred

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.

We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.