Director of Architecture - e-Commerce & Digital Retail - inspirebrands

The Director of Architecture, e-Commerce & Digital Retail leads architecture strategy and execution for Inspire’s global e-commerce and digital retail platforms. This leader owns solution architecture for all guest-facing digital channels, products, and platforms and leads a team of Solution Architects.

This critical leadership role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise, a passion for innovation, and the ability to serve as the hands-on architect for select initiatives. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with large-scale, high-performance e-commerce and omnichannel architecture, engineering, and operations; cloud technologies; and the QSR and/or retail industry.

This leader is responsible for transforming the Inspire Digital Platform into a scalable, multi-brand, white-labeled platform and driving the integration of Inspire Brands’ vertical e-commerce and restaurant technology capabilities into a cohesive Unified Commerce architecture.

This role is part of the Architecture & Innovation team and reports directly to the Vice President - Architecture & Innovation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and lead a cohesive architecture strategy for e-commerce and digital retail platforms
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align architectural initiatives and designs with business objectives
• Drive innovation and digital transformation efforts across the organization

Architecture Development

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly performant architectural solutions
• Ensure architectural alignment with business goals, industry and company standards, and best practices
• Oversee the development and maintenance of architectural documentation, standards, and guidelines

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Lead a team of architects while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, operations, and marketing, while providing thought leadership and support
• Mentor and develop team members, promoting knowledge sharing and professional growth

Technology and Innovation

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the business
• Drive the adoption of modern technologies and best practices, including API-driven architectures, cloud computing, and microservices
• Champion the use of data and analytics to drive decision-making and enhance customer experiences

Project and Vendor Management

• Manage complex architectural efforts and projects from conception through implementation, ensuring timely and successful delivery
• Manage relationships with external vendors and partners, ensuring alignment with architectural goals