Director, Technical Program Lead (Rapid Development)

84.51˚

2mo ago

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Job
Full-time
Senior & Expert Level
Data
Cincinnati, +1

Requirements

Proven experience empowering and bringing out the best in cross-functional technology teams.
Proven experience empowering and bringing out the best in people, while at the same time having a strong execution focus to help the team get the work done
Highly skilled in managing business priorities against design/user needs while delivering against innovation roadmaps
Domain knowledge and strong understanding of how customers use the products and capabilities of that domain. Relentless pursuit of user adoption and satisfaction.
Comfortable leading cross-functional teams, advising, influencing, and empowering team members
Bring a data-driven approach to decision making, both in day-to-day management and in making strategic tradeoffs. Intellectually curious and love learning new skills and capabilities, i.e., agile principles and technology platforms
Understanding of best practices in data science, engineering and technical
Committed to mentoring and developing Team members to become the next generation of Program Leads
Bias towards action with an ability to get results near term as well as the ability to zoom out and connect the day-to-day work to our large mission.
Positive relationship building, interpersonal and influencing skills to achieve alignment throughout the organization
6-8+ years relevant experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Delivering business results and deliver against Labs ROI objectives
Accountability for playing a critical role in ensuring research translates into successful applications (prototypes and MVPs), which involves user discovery, prioritization, value assessment and value delivery of your value stream. Make data driven decisions
Deliver against Labs targets. Securing buy-in and resources from business teams for incubation projects.
Define measurable outcomes (OKRs) for the teams so success is clear and measurable
Own and maintain a value delivery roadmap for Labs
Ensure there is clarity and focus for the teams to achieve these outcomes. Provide priority calls where necessary
Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure we are maximizing and realizing the outcomes of the Labs
Articulate value of work clearly so it is well understood
Ensure our solution helps accelerate our business strategies and goals
Supporting and empowering the team to achieve business outcomes
Working with Program Lead and Function Leaders to align the talent (functional mix) needed to get results and customer outcomes for business unit/program
Lead the day-to-day activities within the value stream and empower team members through feedback on work-in-progress, clarifying requirements and answering questions to ensure that commitments are achieved while improvements are being made
Ensure the teams in your value stream have the support they need to be successful
Enable a strong, innovative, and collaborative culture. Partner with Function Leaders to attract, develop, and retain key talent
Work with Function Leaders to provide feedback on Team members to help improve individual and group performance, as well as to support performance management responsibilities led within the Functions
Relentlessly pursue customer adoption through a deep understanding of the challenges your customers face
This role reports to the Labs Lead.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Director, Technical Program Lead (Rapid Development)?

The main responsibility of the Director, Technical Program Lead (Rapid Development) is to lead the rapid dev team of Labs in creating new prototypes and MVPs to demonstrate the value of new solutions and deploy them throughout the enterprise in order to meet Labs ROI objectives.

What qualities are important for success in this role?

Success in this role requires a deep commitment to improving stakeholder value, decisiveness in providing clarity for teams to move quickly, collaboration with business stakeholders to champion innovation, and a passion for creating a strong innovative culture by coaching and mentoring associates.

How does the Director, Technical Program Lead ensure that business goals meet or exceed customers' requirements?

The Director, Technical Program Lead ensures that business goals meet or exceed customers' requirements by maintaining strong relationships with customers, articulating the value being delivered clearly, and continuously developing expertise and knowledge to empower others with the latest thinking.

What is the primary focus of the Director, Technical Program Lead's role in Labs?

The primary focus of the Director, Technical Program Lead's role in Labs is to accelerate time to market, drive innovation, and create new value for the organization by developing products and solutions that meet or exceed customers' short- and long-term requirements.

84.51˚

A retail data science, insights and media company creating more personalized and valuable experiences for shoppers.

Consulting

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

2015

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

84.51° is a retail data science, insights and media company. We help the Kroger company, consumer packaged goods companies, agencies, publishers and affiliated partners create more personalized and valuable experiences for shoppers across the path to purchase. Powered by cutting edge science, we leverage 1st party retail data from nearly 1 of 2 US households and 2BN+ transactions to fuel a more customer-centric journey utilizing 84.51° Insights, 84.51° Loyalty Marketing and our retail advertising solution, Kroger Precision Marketing.