Director Technology

JCPenny

Dallas, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$135,150–$225,250 Per Year
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Budget Management, Business Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Improvement, Customer Experience, Emerging Technology, Enterprise Applications, Leadership, Retail, Software Administration, Software as a Service (SaaS), Stewardship, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Management Software, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Vendor/Supplier Management, Warehousing, Wholesale Industry, eCommerce
LOCATION
Dallas, TX
POSTED
1 day ago
Director of Technology – Supply Chain

The Director of Technology – Supply Chain is responsible for leading the technology platforms that power omnichannel fulfillment, including the ongoing stability of critical legacy applications and the implementation and optimization of a modernSaaS based Warehouse Management System (WMS).

This role is central to enabling reliable store, e commerce, and wholesale fulfillment, peak season readiness, and scalable growth. The Director will lead global teams, develop strong technical and people leaders, partner closely with business and technology stakeholders, and bring a passion for modern technologies – including AI and automation – to continuously improve speed, accuracy, and customer experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Technology Strategy
  • Legacy Application Leadership
  • SaaS WMS Implementation & Optimization
  • People & Talent Leadership
  • Financial Stewardship
  • Innovation & Emerging Technology
  • Stakeholder Collaboration

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive technology leadership experience in Supply Chain including management of enterprise scale applications.
  • Demonstrated success leading global, distributed teams.
  • Proven experience implementing and supporting Supply Chain applications (Tier-1 WMS, Transportation, Labor, and Vendor Management).
  • Strong background managing legacy systems alongside modernization initiatives.
  • Solid financial acumen with hands on experience managing budgets, vendors, and contracts.
  • Passion for technology and innovation, with practical application of emerging tools such as AI, automation, and analytics.

Leadership Attributes:

  • Retail savvy technologist with strong business acumen.
  • People first leader committed to developing diverse, high performing teams.
  • Calm, decisive leader in high volume, high pressure environments.
  • Curious, forward thinking innovator grounded in operational excellence.

Pay Range USD $135,150.00 - USD $225,250.00 /Yr.

About the Company

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JCPenny

We share a passion for serving customers, supporting our communities and making JCPenney the best retailer for all families. As a Company founded on the Golden Rule, our success is rooted in the belief that we treat everyone the way we would want to be treated. Working at JCPenney means joining a dedicated team of associates who are encouraged to be uniquely themselves in a collaborative and inclusive environment. After all, JCPenney is more than a destination for style and value, it’s a place where careers prosper, accomplishments are celebrated and diversity flourishes. It’s a place that’s meant for you.

JCPenney emerged more than 100 years ago as a small mercantile store serving families on the American frontier in the Old West. Today, we’re still pioneering new frontiers by challenging the old rules of retail and creating a shopping experience that merges the intimacy of a traditional store with the digital conveniences of personal technology.

Today, JCPenney is one of the nation’s largest apparel and home retailers with over 860 stores across the United States and Puerto Rico, and a powerful e-commerce site, jcp.com. The retail landscape is more competitive than ever, creating new opportunities to differentiate and streamline our business. With 98,000 hard-working associates around the globe, we have the talent and determination to succeed and be the best retailer for American families.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Retail
FOUNDED
1902
WEBSITE
https://www.jcpenney.com/