Store IT Applications Transformation Leader

dollartree; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Dollar is seeking a Director of IT Store Applications to lead strategy, roadmaps, and execution for all store operation technology, including POS, inventory, handheld devices, and labor systems. The role partners with senior leaders to drive value, scale, and security across a large retail organization.

The ideal candidate combines technology leadership with program delivery expertise and business partnership skills, guiding a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years IT experience with 5+ years leading large cross-functional teams or projects in a retail environment.
• Strong understanding of retail systems (POS, ERP, CRM, inventory, supply chain).
• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale transformation initiatives.
• Ability to positively influence key stakeholders and communicate technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year technology roadmaps for all applications supporting stores, store operations and field organization.
• Align IT strategy with enterprise priorities, ensuring initiatives deliver measurable business value and support long-term scalability.
• Evaluate and implement modern technologies and platforms that simplify processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Serve as a strategic technology partner to senior leaders across store operations and field leadership.
• Foster strong relationships with functional leaders to ensure alignment between IT delivery and business priorities.
• Translate business needs into technology solutions that enable productivity, automation, and data-driven decision making.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, regulatory requirements, and security standards.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of IT professionals and delivery partners.
• Display and promote behaviors including accountability, simplicity, speed, empowerment and transparency.
• Manage relationships with key technology vendors, system integrators, and consulting partners.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

IT program delivery

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

Triversity POS

RMS

Workday

Lawson

Job description

Family Dollar is seeking a Director of IT Store Applications to lead strategy, roadmaps, and execution for all store operation technology, including POS, inventory, handheld devices, and labor systems. The role partners with senior leaders to drive value, scale, and security across a large retail organization.

The ideal candidate combines technology leadership with program delivery expertise and business partnership skills, guiding a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment.