Sr. Director Solutions & Platforms

Requisition ID: 33656 

A Career in Beer and Beyond: 

Our purpose at Molson Coors Beverage Company is to brew beverages that unite people to celebrate all life’s moments.  We’ve been brewing iconic brands for over 350 years and are now proud to be offering a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle.   

We are Talent Brewers with our culture rooted in our core Values.  We believe in our brands and our people, and that diversity and inclusion is the key to a winning team culture.  We want you to join our team of brand ambassadors who believe the world is full of untapped opportunities.  So, if you get excited about making a real difference as part of a winning team like we do, we want to hear from you.  

The Headlines:   

In the role of Sr. Dir Solutions & Platforms working in Milwaukee, WI you will be part of the Information Technology team reporting to the VP, Product Solution Owner – Commercial Technology. You will spearhead the delivery of innovative solutions and maintain accountability for platform performance in support of our commercial objectives. This role combines strategic vision with technical expertise. You will need to effectively balance strategic knowledge of the beverage business, accountability for commercial technical capability delivery, and deep technical expertise in our platforms (i.e  e-com, CRM, consumer data) to drive commercial and technology goals.

This role must have strong and trusting relationships with senior executives.  This person is in lockstep with Product leaders with effective communication pathways in order for the team to deliver against goals. This role requires strong business acumen and be able to innovate and drive a technical agenda to meet commercial goals. This role plays a critical role in the intersection of tech strategy & business strategy.

The role ensures solutioning is innovative and operations run smoothly on a global scale. Successful leadership in this role is someone who possess a strong understanding of the technical domain they oversee and can effectively coach and grow technical talent at various levels. This leader will ensure technical talent remain modern, transformational, and best in class. The leader must speak the language of architects, developers, etc. so they understand and remain accountable for high value deliverables.

The Responsibilities: 

• Communicate effectively between technical and business & product teams
• Accountable for all the commercial platforms MCBC uses
• Drive continuous improvement and rapid response to changing business needs, sharing accountability with Product Teams for measurable business outcomes
• Platform Strategy and Capability Delivery
  • Developing and executing platform strategies, working with product teams, enterprise architects, and operations
  • Ensure platforms meet performance, reliability, quality, and scalability metrics
  • Ensuring platforms deliver the necessary capabilities for product teams by understanding business context and vendor product roadmaps
  • Drive collaborative discussions with Product organization, ensuring balance is maintained between platform health and product roadmaps      
• Technical Oversight and Solution Development:
  • Leading technical solutioning and innovation, minimizing customization and adhering to current standards and engineering principles
  • Collaborating with product teams to ensure alignment with business needs and maximizing value of SaaS investments
  • Ensuring simple, high-quality solutions are delivered that meet goals for business outcomes and key results         
• Team Leadership and Talent Development:
  • Intentionally develop and drive technical team to achieve and maintain best-in-class standards, become a destination team for sought-after technical talent
  • Leading for a culture of curiosity, customer-centricity, and innovation
  • Accountable to oversee the performance of a technical team                    
• Agile Delivery and DevSecOps Practices:
  • Ensure adoption and continuous improvement of DevSecOps practices
  • Ensure adherence to agile delivery standards for IT solutions
  • Contribute to LACE and other Agile forums to drive continuous improvement from a platforms and solutions standpoint   
• Vendor Management and Issue Resolution:
  • Collaborating with vendors and partners, taking the lead on the technical aspects of vendor relationships
  • Gain a seat at the table with key vendor customer boards, influencing vendor technical roadmaps
  • Own platform licensing, renewals and usage conversations
  • Drive cross-functional resolution when escalations occur with complex technical issues by collaborating with vendors, product teams and IT and engineering subject matter experts                   

The Other Qualifications: 

• You have a bachelor’s degree in IT, computer science or STEM discipline OR equivalent experience; masters degree and previous experience in the commercial technology a plus  
• You have at least 10-15 years of experience in solution architecture, engineering, development, and delivery using a complex technology stack
• Comfort operating in a large, matrixed global organization, with awareness of engaging appropriate stakeholders in key activities
• You have a proven track record of leading IT solution delivery/software engineering in a commercial setting using agile methodologies                 
• You have strong understanding of platform management principles and accountability
• You have experience with DevSecOps, continuous integration, and continuous delivery practices
• You have excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams of agile teams
• You have experience leading and developing innovative engineering teams that blend business acumen and technical excellence
• You have deep technical expertise in commercial platforms utilized at MCBC, such as Salesforce, common consumer data platforms, pricing and promotional solutions, etc.
• You have extensive experience with certification in development and architecture frameworks                               
• You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities
• You build relationships and collaborate to get to the desired outcome  
• You take accountability for results – acting with integrity and honoring commitments  
• You have a thirst for learning – you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow  
• You exhibit our core values

 Work Perks that You Need to Know About:  

• Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office
• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities  
• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are 
• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization 
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, 401k option with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources
• On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages! 
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences  

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Molson Coors is committed to an inclusive workplace.  We’re an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail jobs@molsoncoors.com.