Director of Solutions Management

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Design Your Future at PVH Director of Solutions Management We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That’s the Power of Us, that’s the Power of PVH+. Lead Yourself. Lead Together. Lead the Way. The PVH Leadership Behaviors are the actions that unlock the potential of each of us. It is the way we show up as one team to shape our culture and deliver business performance and growth. Whether you lead a team, a project or contribute your own expertise, everyone is a leader at PVH. About Us One of PVH’s greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about our commitments to Inclusion & Diversity here . Executive Summary As a key strategic leader within PVH Corp., the Director of Solutions Management, Global Traceability, Packaging & Product Compliance plays a pivotal role within the newly created Global Traceability, Packaging and Product Compliance function, and is entrusted with a mission-critical mandate—to architect and implement a visionary traceability and product compliance solution management framework. This role is designed for a seasoned leader who excels at synthesizing complex business needs, regulatory landscapes, and the latest technological innovations and solutions into a cohesive strategy and implementation roadmap that ensures end-to-end product traceability and compliance. The Role The Director of Solutions Management, Global Traceability, Packaging & Product Compliance will be the pivotal role in translating high-level objectives from a global product data integrity framework and multifaceted legislative demands into precise, executable solutions strategies. This senior leader will oversee the solutions management domain, ensuring the deployment of sophisticated, highly automated solutions and tools that uphold rigorous standards for product data integrity, product compliance and traceability amidst the evolving legislative landscape. In the role of Director of Solutions Management, your mission will be to not just respond to the evolving technological landscape but to anticipate and shape it, ensuring that our brands not only adapt but set the pace for an industry in constant flux. Your strategic vision, coupled with your technical acumen, will be the driving force behind PVH’s commitment to leading-edge systems solutions, embodying the spirit of innovation that defines our company. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Team Empowerment Own and drive the formation and development of a high-caliber cross functional team of business, technology and systems professionals with specialized expertise in traceability solutions. Champion a culture that values strategic foresight, excellence, and a commitment to lifelong learning, fostering an environment where innovation thrives and guiding the team towards achieving PVH Corp.'s strategic goals in product data integrity and compliance. Strategic Architecting of Traceability Solutions Conceptualize and execute a global strategy for traceability and product compliance technology solutions that enhance PVH Corp.'s capabilities in traceability and product compliance. Transform complex product data integrity frameworks and evolving legislative mandates into sophisticated solutions, setting a new industry standard for product data integrity, product compliance and traceability. Advancement of Systems Automation & Process Excellence Lead the strategic shift towards comprehensive automation of traceability and product compliance processes, focusing on minimizing manual efforts while maximizing accuracy and efficiency in product data management. Champion the implementation and adoption of state-of-the-art technologies to streamline product data integrity, ensuring robust, and scalable solutions. Cross-Functional Technology Integration Operate as the strategic conduit between the business, data governance, and IT to ensure cohesive implementation of traceability and product compliance solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to tailor technology solutions that enhance operational workflows and fulfill strategic imperatives. Strategic Vendor & Technology Partnership Stewardship Strategically manage partnerships with premier technology vendors, securing innovative solutions that support PVH's leadership in traceability and product compliance. Negotiate partnerships that deliver value and drive technological advancements, ensuring PVH remains agile and forward-thinking. Champion of Continuous Technological Advancement Maintain a commanding grasp of the technology landscape, leveraging insights to drive continuous improvements in PVH's traceability and product compliance infrastructure. Encourage a proactive approach to innovation, exploring and adopting next-generation solutions that ensure compliance and set PVH apart. Influential Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Serve as the authoritative voice for PVH's traceability, product compliance and packaging needs within technology discussions, effectively communicating strategic plans and their business impact. Engage with internal and external stakeholders through compelling narratives that demonstrate the critical importance and progress of traceability initiatives. The Ideal Candidate: As a visionary leader, you will have a strategic mindset underscored by a profound analytical aptitude and a robust background in systems thinking. Your career is marked by a history of spearheading transformative solutions initiatives that have significantly advanced the operational capabilities of global enterprises. Strategic Systems Architecture Mastery: With a track record of crafting and executing comprehensive system solutions architectures, you possess an intricate understanding of modern data management technologies, including AI and machine learning applications, and their role in driving business innovation. Transformational Leadership: You are recognized for your inspirational leadership and adeptness at nurturing teams of technology professionals towards the pinnacle of industry standards, driving them to achieve exceptional results in complex international settings. Advanced Project Orchestration: Your project management proficiency is evidenced by a portfolio of successfully deployed technology initiatives that have set new benchmarks for operational excellence. Articulate Technological Communication: Your communication prowess allows you to demystify complex technical landscapes, making them accessible and actionable for stakeholders across the business spectrum. Collaborative Integration Expertise: With a history of driving cross-functional initiatives, you have honed a collaborative approach that integrates diverse departmental needs into cohesive technology solutions. Qualifications: A bachelors or masters degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field forms the bedrock of your technical and strategic competencies. A minimum of 10 years in system solutions or IT leadership roles or similar, with a preference for backgrounds in fashion, retail, or other fast-paced, product-centric industries. Demonstrated prowess in developing, advocating for, and operationalizing large-scale IT systems that align with and propel business strategies. Ability to lead independently and comfortable to work with all levels within the organization. Can do attitude and seeks out challenges. Comfortable in ever changing environment. PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.