United States onlyJOB SUMMARY
Act as lead Architect and lead solution developer for Digital solutions – which include and are defined as:
- All mobile and web solutions including Dennys.com, E-commerce, mobile apps, content management solutions
- Infrastructure and configuration through both internal and external teams for all domains, e-commerce, mobile and web applications
- Virtual Restaurant web properties
- Integrations with CRM and e-commerce partners
- Digital in-restaurant solutions and technologies – kiosk, self-checkout, and customer facing solutions
Primary responsibilities include:
- Develop and build solutions for all Denny’s digital and e-commerce properties
- Direct management, coding, and development in Drupal web-based content management systems
- Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or Android SDK
- Research and develop new solutions and innovation for digital and e-commerce solutions
- Thought lead and directly manage personnel responsible for web and mobile development
- Manage 3rd party vendors for delivery of all digital solutions
- Develop and execute annual roadmaps for Digital, e-commerce, and in-restaurant digital experiences
- Manage innovation interns and co-ops for digital solutions
ESSENTIAL FUNTIONS ( Key Responsibilities)
- Lead the development of and introduction of Digital technology innovation grounded in business purpose, especially in the areas of restaurant operations and guest experience
- Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or Android SDK
- Direct management, coding, and development in Drupal web-based content management systems
- Develop, in partnership with other IT leaders, the Digital technology strategy for restaurant systems that is centered on standard, secure, scalable and sustainable solutions
- Work with IT Business Relationship team to Communicate and collaborate on the current IT plan to support business functional needs, especially on the next-generation solutions
- Work with IT Business Relationship team to understand and deliver upon the needs of functional areas in the IT strategy, planning and delivery stages; represent IT strategic intent to the business functional areas
- Keep current with emerging technology trends as they relate to restaurant operations and guest experience needs
- Collaborate with IT Infrastructure (Technology Systems) and Technical Services to identify IT process and infrastructure improvement
- Keep current with best practices in introduction of holistic and strategic technologies, while protecting operational controls and processes
- Maximize vendor relationships and IT investment to support current business needs as well as to scale to enable new capabilities
- Introduce and lead the Architecture Review Board within IT, providing guidance and expertise to a diverse set of business solutions, security, data, and other architects
- Work to build and maintain a technology roadmap that will establish a technical foundation for innovation within restaurant operations to enable consumer engagement.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or business discipline; Advanced degree or relevant experience.
EXPERIENCE
- 5+ years of leadership within IT, where experience was gained with large-scale technology implementations and / or large-scale change enabled by technology.
- Direct experience with emerging technologies, strategic innovation, and IT architecture.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Proven track record in delivery of large, complex initiatives where technology is the driver / enabler.
- Understanding of and experience in defining and managing a portfolio of products and / or services that enable new capabilities for an organization.
- Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or Android SDK
- Multiple years of leadership experience within restaurant, retail, or food & beverage industries preferred.
- Experience and knowledge of software / technologies along with best practices of leveraging technology to drive competitive advantage in operations or guest experience.
- Proven ability to collaborate, negotiate, and influence senior leaders, focused on business process improvements, technology strategy; prioritization and phasing of key initiatives.
The typical pay range for this role is:
Minimum:$104,000.00 - Maximum:$143,000.00Please note that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade within which the position falls. This job posting is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee as the actual pay will take into account a range of factors, including location and experience.
Denny's, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, disability, geneticinformation, military or veteran's status, criminal background, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law.
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