We believe Running Changes Everything. If you believe that, too, we want to talk. With more than 250 stores and a robust e-commerce site, Fleet Feet is the largest running retailer in the country. Catering to more than runners, we pride ourselves on having an inclusive environment! We believe it’s a privilege to serve and remain committed to delivering unmatched service and support when outfitting customers in everything they need to have a successful run, whether that’s introducing them to their new favorite running shoes, socks, or gear, or inviting them to our next training program run. We like to keep things high-spirited, fast-paced, and fun. We don’t mind wearing more than a few hats and stepping in to help out wherever is needed. We are a group of knowledgeable and hardworking individuals who work, sweat, and live passionately. We run together to tackle a problem, reach a goal, get encouraged, and champion our brand each day. We are in full pursuit to find hardworking people to join us on our quest and bring our core values to life.

• Develop, maintain, and prioritize the vision and technology roadmap that maximizes return on investment across our business teams, balancing business values versus work effort.
• Lead all aspects of existing IT team to support the needs of the business and ensure legal and financial compliance.
• Develop, maintain, and prioritize the creation of a Business Intelligence group at Fleet Feet that enables better insights and knowledge based on data.
• Influence investment and resource trade-off decisions by providing technical strategy and leadership.
• Recruit, manage, and work to create positive culture in line with Fleet Feet's core values that drive successful results, and employee engagement and retention.
• Collaborate with internal leaders to translate business requirements into technology projects. Implementing, managing, and delivering those projects on time.
• Advocate for process and systems changes that align Technology and IT standard methodologies with business needs. Providing internal technology advisory on process improvement and system design.
• Be able to translate complex requirements into a functional, technology plan that meets Fleet Feet’s needs.
• Providing and encouraging best practices related to technology.
• Actively listen, engage and respond to business partners and leadership.

• 10 -12+ years of technology and information systems, data governance and/or risk management experience
• 5+ years of project management, business analysis, or experience in building business requirements.
• Good eye for business and retail industry knowledge
• Project management skills, including the ability to create consensus, manage expectations, and deliver on milestones.
• Addresses issues with a process-led approach to simplify before automating solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to establish relationships with all levels of leadership.
• Strong ability to coach, influence and communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to think strategically about issues and opportunities to properly assess impacts.
• Problem-solver who enjoys challenges and takes pride in creating the right solution.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to listen and adapt.
• Builds and maintains trust by using sound judgment.

Perks:

• High energy and fun atmosphere
• Training and advancement opportunities within the Fleet Feet brand
• 401(k) Retirement Plan for all part and full-time employees (Age 21+) with 4% employer matching and immediate vesting (company-owned stores)
• Community involvement and community service activities
• Training Program and Product Discounts
• Passionate team members
• Check out our Fleet Feet Benefits Summary for full-time employees averaging 30+ hours/week at company-owned stores

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe having diverse teams in which everyone brings their whole self to Fleet Feet is key to our success. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. That is why we prioritize diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices, our culture, and our engagement with the community. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives.

Additional Requirements: Position requires occasional moving around with light (1-10lbs.) carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling. The position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access files, office equipment, etc. The position is mostly sedentary and requires the employee to have close visual acuity to perform job requirements. The position requires frequent communication with team members and repetitive motion with the hands, wrists and/or fingers while constantly utilizing a computer. This position is located within an office environment and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Fleet Feet utilizes E-Verify in all corporate and company-operated stores as part of the hiring process.