Technology Manager - Commerce

Technology plays a key role in Action’s success

With over 3000 stores and millions of customers in Europe, Technology plays a key role in Action’s success with the surprising assortment and strong brand proposition. The commerce team is an important part of our organization which consists of our buying teams, the commercial planning team, the quality team, the sourcing team, the price management team, the promotion management team, the commercial operations team and the master data management team. As part of the development of our organization, there is an increasing demand in functionality that is either realized in existing applications or in new applications. To manage the technology landscape supporting our commerce organization, we are looking for a Technology Manager Commerce.

Your daily tasks

As Technology Manager Commerce, you will be responsible for delivering technology solutions to our commerce organization. You will manage a team of solution architects and application analysts, ensuring that high-quality resourcing for projects is available. This responsibility will be carried out in alignment with the business technology roadmap for the commerce organization. You will report to the Head of Business Technology for Commerce, Supply Chain and Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of technology solutions to support the commerce team.
• Collaborate with the portfolio manager to ensure appropriate resourcing for projects.
• Lead and mentor a team of solution architects and application analysts.
• Ensure the successful implementation of the business technology roadmap.
• Manage the technology landscape, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Work closely with various commerce sub-teams to understand their technology needs and deliver effective solutions.

Your team

Our Technology department adds value with dedicated horizontal / functional teams for Business domains, a Development & Operations team to manage shared Technology services. Furthermore, supportive teams for Projects & Portfolio management. Over 700 people work daily in and for Technology. One of the key departments within Action Technology for achieving Action's ambitious growth targets is Commerce, Supply Chain & Finance. The team consists of engaged, cost-conscious and customer-focused people with diverse cultural backgrounds.

What You Offer

Your leadership style can be described as leading by example. You inspire and motivate your staff through a hands-on and can-do attitude. You focus on connection and effective collaboration. As you are used to serving multiple interests, you adapt your communication style perfectly to the situation and discussion partner. You also put your sense of organisational sensitivity, pragmatism, integrity and empathy to good use. Taking ownership comes naturally to you, and you are well-organised. You recognise (business) patterns and stick to agreements and guidelines.

You also have the following:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in technology management, preferably within a commerce or retail environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience with project management and delivery of technology solutions.
• Understanding of commercial processes and operations.

What We Offer

We are opening shops at home and abroad on a weekly basis. This growth makes Action a successful, rapidly developing organisation. With the department expected to expand even further, there are plenty of career development opportunities.

• An opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing organization.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• A competitive salary based on a 38-hour week
• A bonus scheme based on personal and business targets
• 24 paid leave days (based on 38 hours a week)
• You will be eligible for a long-term annual bonus after three years with the company
• A company car, a company laptop and a mobile phone
• The option to join a collective health insurance policy
• 15% staff discount on Action products
• Flexible working hours

How We Contribute To Society

As a retailer with millions of enthusiastic customers, we take our responsibility for people and the environment seriously. That is why we seek to invest in solutions that reduce the environmental impact and improve the manufacturing conditions in the countries in which we have shops and manufacture products.