Become part of the Converse Team

Converse is a place to explore potential, break barriers and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Converse, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving world to make things better as a team.

We Need Someone Who Speaks Computer

Computers have their own language. Which most of us don’t speak. But you do. And we need your fluency. Let’s face it. The modern world is shackled to computers so we need experts like yourself to keep us running. So come join our crew. You don’t have to call yourself The Computer Whisperer but we might.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
This role will be part of the Converse Western Europe technology team and will work very closely with the different Converse business teams, the global Converse Technology teams, the Nike Technology teams and also with different external technology partners.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe’re looking for a top-tier technology Program lead that can drive the technology delivery supporting the Converse Western Europe stategy. The focus will be on larger cross functional projects & programs. The role requires a successful background driving complex highly cross functional programs in a fast-paced environment, with high-visibility.Desired Experience and Technologies:
Experience in Information Technology(IT)Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to develop and communicate the program objectives, inspire and motivate staff, and maintain alignment with the business strategy.A high level of empathy and the ability to vary styles of interaction to match the needs of a variety of different personalities.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain and "sell" the program goals and objectives to the business, as well as technical leadership.Strong business acumen, including industry- and domain-specific knowledge of the organization and its business units. Familiarity with industry trends and innovation.Influencing and negotiation experience and skills in an environment with high competition for resources.Ability to develop programs and deliver them with financial and resource constraints.Experience with at least one major project/program management methodology(i.e. PMI PMBOK, PRINCE2)Agile mindset and profound knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies both at the squad level as well as Agile at scale, with the focus on driven technology and business agility.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ONRoles and Responsibilities:Drive, lead and deliver against the Converse strategy and roadmapManage the teams to deliver the various technology deliverables.Accountable for succesfull delivery of the Western Europe technology portfolioPartner with the different Technology teams, building & maintaining a detailed planning to track progress.Stakeholder alignment across business and Technology leadership to manage expectations regarding scope and status

For this role we do not offer relocation.

Converse is more than a company; it’s a worldwide advocate for self-expression. This belief motivates our employees, permeates our working environment and inspires our products. No two of us look or think exactly alike. We are each one-of-a-kind. Individually and as a culture, we have the freedom to create and grow professionally. Generous benefits packages only sweeten the experience. From Boston to Shanghai, from Brand Design to Finance, Converse is a brand that celebrates the unique and creative people of the world. Together, we’re different.