VP of Technology
We are seeking a VP of Technology to join our Team! This technology executive will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and will provide leadership across multiple technology teams including; software development, quality assurance, project management and information technology. This position is responsible for the daily technical and administrative management of the Technology department and the processes that govern product development. The VP of Technology is also responsible for managing the Technology roadmap and establishing the department's technical strategic vision. This position requires the management of in-house and offshore resources.
As the leading online marketplace for the kitchen, Cooking.com operates its own site and 20+ uniquely branded websites for leading brands in the food and cooking space.
We provide a competitive compensation package that includes strong benefit options. Full-time employees are eligible for health coverage, 15 days of paid time off, 12 paid holidays, company-paid disability insurance, health club subsidiary, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending program, 401(k) plan, and other special perks:
- Casual work environment
- Employee referral program
- Flexible work arrangements
- 35% employee discount on cooking.com (45% during November)
- Free pastries/donuts
- Monthly anniversary and birthday cake celebration
- And many fun social activities throughout the year, which support and enhance our culture!
KEY POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Technology Strategy - Will be the driving force for the company’s technology leadership and strategy. As such, will be expected to contribute in setting company’s technical direction, including new product development and R&D efforts. Ensure technology matches both the strategic and business needs of the company. This position defines and owns the technology roadmap.
- Agile Software Development Process - Will be the process leader that champions the continued evolutionary improvement of Agile best practices across the company. This role will be responsible for the continuous process improvement to increase the efficiencies of deliverables across multiple organizations. Track and report key lean metrics to measure departmental performance.
- Management of Offshore Development Team – Will be the key individual in providing efficient communications, technical oversight, insuring Agile process compliance and providing relationship management with offshore executives.
- Development - Provide best-practices mentorship in software development & test methodologies, design & code reviews, configuration management, post-partum reviews, defect tracking/reporting, selection of software tools and schedule & resource estimation.
- Technology Project Management - Will plan and manage execution of all new technology efforts for the company. Will work closely with various project teams to oversee budgets, timelines, resources, external hardware and software vendor relationships, and progress towards meeting deadlines. Will orchestrate company resources to bring projects in on time and within budget.
- Advances in Technology Initiatives - Forward looking technologies used in Cooking.com’s products will come from the company’s technology team. It will be the responsibility of the VP Technology to work closely with all departments to communicate about new technologies under development and how to apply these technologies to future product releases.
- Functional Design - Will ensure the business requirements for all projects are well defined and interpreted into the appropriate user stories. All development must be done in a manner to promote its re-use from one site to another. Continually working with the product development teams to improve the efficiency on how quickly a new site can be brought up.
- Staff Development - Will build, grow, mentor and manage a high performance experienced team that delivers products that meet all requirements and specifications on time and within budget.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree, Masters a plus
Required Skills and Experience:
- At least 15+ years of solid software development of complex commercial products.
- Strong technical understanding of the Microsoft stack (IIS, WCF & SQL Server) for building scalable eCommerce solutions.
- Broad comprehension of open source initiatives and how to apply those technologies to benefit the company's strategic goals.
- Strong understanding of data center and network operations.
- A record of success in developing, delivering and maintaining high-performance and high-availability ecommerce solutions or optimization services.
- Shown success at continuous improvement in the development process and ongoing maintenance with a track record of improved cost for both
- Certified Scrum Master & Product Owner desirable.
- Experience with NoSQL databases desirable.
- Supported Direct Marketing and/or database marketing desirable.
Required Qualifications:
The specific core competencies for the successful candidate include the following:
- Individual Commitment. A strong sense of commitment, with an open and straightforward personality
- Teamwork. A Ability to gain the trust and respect of people at all levels; a thoughtful and articulate communication style
- Service Excellence. Strong analytical skills and planning capabilities. Very comfortable in a data driven environment. Excellence internally and externally managing expectations and delivering.
- Growth & Continuous Learning. An ability to challenge conventional wisdom without ruining relationships. Plus, an intellectual curiosity to keep learning.
- Resourceful & Innovative. Does not need a large staff or large budget. Knows how to
overcome obstacles.
Local candidate only – no relocation.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
This is a full time position on-site in Marina del Rey.
Please NO Recruitment Agencies or phone calls.
TO APPLY, EMAIL RESUME TO:
jobs@cooking.com
with VP OF TECHNOLOGY in the subject line
Cooking.com is transforming online shopping in the food and cooking space by going to customers and building innovative entertaining shopping experiences with trusted brands. Cooking.com currently operates several uniquely branded websites including: Food Network Store, Rachael Ray Store, Paula Deen Store, Calphalon Store, Betty Crocker Store, Pillsbury Store, Marley Coffee, and Good Bite Store.
We offer our customers access to over 60,000 products for the kitchen as well as recipes, menus, collections and a growing library of member-submitted cooking content. The Company is committed to providing its customers with an exceptional experience and it is the recipient of numerous awards for customer satisfaction.
Cooking.com was founded in 1998 by a team that worked together at the Walt Disney Corporation and shared a passion for creating a great company! How did we pick Cooking? The credit goes to one of our initial investors, Idealab! They teamed us up with a cookbook publisher and we had the perfect blend of cooking and retail knowledge to launch the best cooking web site.
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