VP Information Technology - Retail

U.n.f.i • Stillwater, MN

222d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Information Technology - Retail (VP of IT -Retail) will lead the strategic planning and execution of all technology initiatives across our grocery retail business. This role is responsible for ensuring our IT systems effectively support both store operations and enterprise functions, while also driving digital innovation to enhance the customer experience. As a key member of the leadership team, the VP of IT will play a critical role in modernizing infrastructure, improving system reliability, and enabling data-driven decision-making for our Retail business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including 3-5 years in a senior role within consumer goods, grocery or retail.
• Proven experience with distribution, grocery retail systems such as POS, WMS, planogram/space planning, buying and ERP platforms.
• Strong understanding of store operations and IT requirements unique to grocery (e.g., perishable inventory tracking, dynamic pricing, scan-based trading).
• Experience leading infrastructure modernization, cloud migrations, and omnichannel system integration.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms tailored to grocery retail (e.g., Instacart integrations, digital coupons, online ordering).
• Working knowledge of data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for operational reporting and decision support.
• Agile project management and change leadership capabilities.
• Good judgment and proven autonomous leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a technology roadmap that aligns with business goals and enhances operational performance across all stores and corporate functions.
• Support and advance core retail systems including POS, pricing and promotions, inventory management, e-commerce, and supply chain platforms.
• Lead effective IT governance, budgeting, and vendor management, ensuring cost-effective, and business performance enabling solutions.
• Strengthen and maintain cybersecurity protocols and data privacy compliance, including HIPPA, PCI and consumer data protection.
• Drive continuous improvement in IT service delivery, system uptime, and user support across stores and distribution centers.
• Partner closely with store operations, merchandising, marketing, and finance to understand business needs and deliver effective technology solutions.
• Lead and continuously develop a high talent technology team that supports both day-to-day operations and longer-term innovation initiatives.
• Lead with retail specific digital transformation efforts, including curbside pickup, mobile applications, loyalty systems, and advanced data analytics.
• Drive retail alignment and deployment of enterprise-wide projects and capabilities through close partnership with enterprise-wide technology team.
• Extensive experience leading technology with external consultants and partners based on and offshore.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree