Vice President of Technology

About the company

Ardmore Home Design (AHD), founded in 2008, is a privately owned, fast-paced, founder-led entrepreneurial company where we value people with strong skills to make our products and processes better every day. We design, sell, and distribute luxury home décor globally to interior designers and boutique/luxury retailers. The AHD family of wholesale brands includes Made Goods (flagship furniture made from unique materials), Pigeon & Poodle (home and bath accessories), Blue Pheasant (handcrafted tabletop products), Thucassi (artisanal candles and fragrances), and Burton James (seating home furnishing).

About the Role:

We are seeking a visionary Vice President of Technology to lead our technological initiatives and drive our strategy as we scale. This key leadership role will report directly to the CEO and will be instrumental in shaping our technology landscape, ensuring alignment with our business goals while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. This individual is highly results-oriented, with grit and determination to thrive in a fast-paced environment, has a strong work ethic and is strong at multitasking, prioritizing, and communicating/aligning with ownership and others on priorities. This individual embraces and supports our in-person/on-site work culture and embodies our company values of Ownership, Collaboration and Respect.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the technology strategy aligned with business objectives, driving growth and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing technology team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Identify and implement cutting-edge technologies that enhance our products and services, keeping us ahead in a competitive market.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure seamless integration of technology with business processes and to support organizational goals.
• Oversee the technology budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and driving return on investment for technology initiatives.
• Establish robust cybersecurity protocols and data governance practices to protect company assets and maintain compliance with industry standards.
• Communicate technology vision and strategy to stakeholders at all levels, fostering a shared understanding of technology’s role in our success.

• Proven experience in a senior technology leadership role, ideally as a VP or Head of Technology in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Strong understanding of technology trends, tools, and methodologies, with a track record of successful technology implementation.
• Development of data strategy and roadmap
• Depth of experience in transitional websites development and management
• External app development and vendor management experience.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a focus on team development and fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Experience managing IT budgets and allocating resources
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and a passion for innovation.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. · While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach with hands and arms. · The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. · Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.· Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours; with frequent interruptions.· Required to use stairwells to attend meetings and engage with employees on multiple floors throughout building.

Other Considerations: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.

Compensation: Starting annual salary: $180,000.00 - $230,000.00 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.