Vice President of Technology

Deseret Book Company

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The VP of Technology is a senior executive responsible for setting the technological vision, strategy, and execution across all digital platforms and systems. This role leads the development and operation of our e-commerce storefront, subscription-based digital reading and listening applications, enterprise sales systems, and marketing technology stack. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with business acumen and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences through technology.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, with 5+ years in executive roles
Proven track record building and scaling ecommerce and/or subscription digital products
Deep expertise in modern tech stacks: cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), microservices, mobile development (iOS/Android), streaming media
Experience with retail systems (ERP, OMS, POS, inventory management)
Strong understanding of digital content delivery, DRM, and media formats
Demonstrated ability to lead teams of 30+ engineers across multiple disciplines
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's/MBA preferred)

Nice To Haves

Experience in publishing, media, or retail industries
Familiarity with recommendation engines, search optimization, and AI-powered personalization
Background in subscription/SaaS business models and recurring revenue optimization
Experience with multi-channel retail (physical stores + digital)

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership Define and execute the company's technology roadmap aligned with business objectives
Partner with executive leadership to identify technology-driven growth opportunities
Evaluate emerging technologies (AI/ML, voice, personalization engines) for competitive advantage
Own technology budgeting, vendor relationships, and build-vs-buy decisions
Product & Platform Ownership Oversee development of ecommerce platforms (web and mobile) ensuring performance, scalability, and conversion optimization
Oversee engineering for subscription-based apps supporting eBook reading, audiobook streaming, and intelligent search/discovery
Ensure seamless integration between consumer-facing products and backend fulfillment, inventory, and order management systems
Drive API strategy for third-party integrations and partner ecosystems
Team Leadership Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing technology organization (engineering, DevOps, QA, data, security)
Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement
Establish engineering standards, code quality practices, and development methodologies (Agile/Scrum)
Operations & Infrastructure Ensure 99.9%+ uptime for all mission-critical systems
Oversee cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and system architecture
Own cybersecurity strategy, data privacy compliance (PCI-DSS, GDPR, CCPA), and disaster recovery
Marketing & Sales Systems Oversee development and integration of marketing automation, CRM, and customer data platforms
Enable data-driven marketing through analytics, segmentation, and personalization tools
Support sales teams with robust POS systems, B2B ordering portals, and reporting dashboards