.JOB DESCRIPTIONCreate a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets, people and our planet.We love all pets like our ownWe're the future of the pet industryWe're here to improve livesWe drive outstanding results togetherWe're welcome as we arePetco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners.We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers.We're focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what's good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.Drivesthe design, development, implementation, and maintenance of our IT systems, infrastructure, and applications. This position requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a strategic mindset to ensure that our IT solutions align with the company's objectives and meet the needs of our internal stakeholders.Duties & Responsibilities :Lead and manage a team of IT engineers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment.Drive the planning, design, and implementation of IT infrastructure, systems, and applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.Collaborate with other departments to understand their IT requirements and provide technical expertise and solutions to support their business objectives.Evaluate emerging technologies and trends, and make recommendations for adoption to enhance our IT capabilities and competitiveness.Establish and maintain IT engineering standards, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance with relevant regulations and best practices.Monitor and analyze the performance of IT systems and infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to optimize performance and mitigate risks.Manage vendor relationships and contracts related to IT engineering services and solutions, ensuring service level agreements are met and value for money is achieved.Lead and participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives, representing the IT engineering team and ensuring successful outcomes.Minimum qualifications :Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.Proven experience 5+in IT engineering, with a focus on system design, infrastructure management, and application development.Demonstrated experience of at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams
