IT Director-Data management and Enterprise Architecture

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Job Description

We are looking for Strategic data and architecture leader who can work closely with data stakeholders and product delivery teams to drive the strategic vision for data analytics and technology architecture.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and mentorship to a multidisciplinary team of data architects, data engineers, integration engineers, and enterprise architects.
• Oversee the review and analysis of complex data and technology requirements, guiding the prioritization and scoping of user stories to ensure alignment with stakeholder expectations and organizational capabilities.
• Drive the end-to-end development, testing, and implementation of data and technology solutions, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to agreed-upon commitments.
• Champion the exploration and adoption of emerging technologies and industry best practices to continuously advance AutoZone’s technology, data and analytics capabilities.
• Lead the design and architecture of data and analytics solutions across project, product, and program levels, ensuring technical excellence and scalability. Facilitate and contribute to both strategic and tactical technology discussions with executive stakeholders, vendors, and customers.
• Foster consensus among stakeholders by providing clear technical leadership on strategy, vision, and implementation approaches.
• Manage and monitor funding approvals and budget expenditures to support data and technology initiatives.
• Ensure all solutions and features are designed and implemented in accordance with established architectural standards and practices, proactively facilitating trade-offs when necessary.
• Conduct proactive capacity planning and monitoring of the data and analytics ecosystem to support and anticipate AutoZone’s growth.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science degree required (MIS/CIS degree preferred).
• Extensive knowledge of data analytics platform concepts and implementation for a retail environment.Extensive working knowledge of various monitoring, operational, provisioning, performance, support environments and tools.
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in data engineering, architecture roles.
• Demonstrated proficiency in data analytics, including exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) modeling
• At least 5 years of managerial experience leading technology teams, with a proven track record of developing and nurturing technical talent.
• Hands-on experience with configuration and tuning of major cloud platform data products is required.
• Strong business acumen and financial management skills.
  
  

About Autozone

Since opening our first store in 1979, AutoZone has grown into a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to Going the Extra Mile define who we are, for both our customers and AutoZoners. Working at AutoZone means being part of a team that values dedication, teamwork, and growth. Whether you're helping customers or building your career, we provide tools and support to help you succeed and drive your future.

Benefits At AutoZone

AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefits guidance designed to improve AutoZoners’ physical, mental and financial well-being.

All AutoZoners (Full-Time And Part-Time)

• Competitive pay
• Unrivaled company culture
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount
• 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
• AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
• Opportunities for career growth
  
  

Additional Benefits For Full-Time AutoZoners

• Paid time off
• Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
• Tuition reimbursement
  
  

Minimum age requirements may apply. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for AutoZoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at Careers.AutoZone.com.

We proudly support Veterans, Active-duty Service Members, Reservists, National Guard and Military Families. Your experience is highly valued, and we encourage you to apply to join our team.

Online Application

An online application is required. Click the Apply button to complete your application. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresources.

AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.

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