Director, Infrastructure Engineering - columbiasportswearcompany

OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS. At Columbia, we’re as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we’re proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.

Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: “It’s perfect. Now make it better.” As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.

We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.

And we believe in you.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Technology enables every part of Columbia Sportswear's global business, from ecommerce and retail to supply chain and corporate operations. We're seeking a Director of Infrastructure Engineering to lead the strategy, modernization, delivery, and operation of our global infrastructure environment.

In this role, you will lead teams responsible for cloud, network, compute, storage, and infrastructure services while helping shape the future of Columbia's technology platform. Working closely with Architecture, Engineering, Security, Product, and business leaders, you will drive infrastructure initiatives that enhance scalability, reliability, security, and operational excellence across the enterprise.

This position is ideal for a leader who combines strategic vision with strong technical expertise. You will influence long-term technology direction while remaining connected to the engineering challenges and architectural decisions that support Columbia's global growth. Success in this role requires the ability to balance modernization, operational performance, and business priorities while delivering resilient technology solutions at scale.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Define and execute the infrastructure strategy and technology roadmap supporting Columbia's global business.
• Lead infrastructure modernization initiatives across cloud, network, compute, storage, and operational platforms.
• Drive multi-cloud and hybrid cloud transformation efforts across Azure and AWS environments.
• Partner with architecture, engineering, and security teams to design scalable, secure, and resilient solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance during major incidents, operational challenges, and infrastructure change initiatives.
• Develop and mentor high-performing managers and engineers while fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Build strong partnerships across Digital Technology and business teams to align technology investments with business priorities.
• Oversee key infrastructure vendors, managed service providers, and strategic technology partnerships.