Director, Network Engineering

Location: Remote - US

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

OVERVIEW

Role Responsibilities

• Data-driven Product andService Improvement
• Lead execution and create the capabilityfor proactively exploring ideas on how
• to improve digital products/services anduser experiences over the long term for
• a product.

Digital Strategy/Transformational ProjectsExecution

• Begin to lead execution ofdigital road map, establishing andmanaging business
• processes, programs, and initiatives,resource allocation, Key Performance
• Indicators (KPIs), and governanceactivities.

Digital TalentDevelopment

• Execute strategy to grow digitaltalent, ensuring the company deliverson its
• value proposition for digital talentthrough its talent developmentand employee
• experience plans.
• Digital Vision and Strategy
• Contribute to the developmentof the digital road map andkey strategic
• enablers, designing the workflow andbusiness processes that allow new
• applications, products, and services tobe rolled out quickly while ensuring that
• legacy applications and technology operationsare maintained at optimal levels.

Project Management

Manage a portfolio of major projectsin line with overall project management

strategy.

Quality

Begins to play a role in thedevelopment of quality procedures andstandards by

certifying technological processes, qualifyingproducts and supervising tests.

Budgeting

Drive, develop and/or deliver budgetplans with guidance from senior

teammates.

Information Security

• Lead in detecting and analyzing cybersecurityincidents including attacks,
• breaches, and identified vulnerabilitiesand remediate any security gaps in line
• with the security incident managementprocedure.
• Leadership and Direction
• Identify and communicate the actionsneeded to implement the function's
• strategy and business plan within thebusiness area or department; explain the
• relationship to the broader organization'smission, vision and values; motivate
• people to commit to these andto doing extraordinary things toachieve local
• business goals.

Organizational CapabilityBuilding

• Evaluate the capabilities ofstaffwithin the department toidentify gaps and
• prioritize development activities. Implementthe organization's formal
• development frameworks within the areaof responsibility.Coach and mentor
• others to support the developmentof the organization's talentpool.

Performance Management

• Manage and report on the performanceof a substantial, diverse team;set
• appropriate performance objectives for directreports or project / account team
• members and hold them accountable forachieving these; take appropriate
• corrective action where necessary to ensurethe achievement of team / personal
• objectives.

Program/PortfolioManagement Support

• Manage a portfolio of major programsin line with overall program management
• strategy,leveraging assigned product managementteam processes and
• protocols.

Decision Quality

• Makes good and timely decisions thatkeep the organization moving forward.For
• example, ensures that people's decisionscomply with policies and standards.
• Integrates analysis, experience, andother inputs to make effective decisions.
• Accepts workable decisions and also seeksbetter alternatives.

Strategic Mindset

• Sees ahead to future possibilitiesand translates them into breakthrough
• strategies. For example, provides a clear picture of the organization'svision and
• strategy and what the teamneeds to do to realize them.Develops longer-term
• strategies that capitalize on theorganization's distinct capabilitiesand emerging
• trends in the market.

Drives Engagement

• Creates a climate where people are motivatedto do their best to helpthe
• organization achieve its objectives. Forexample, shares insight into thepurpose
• of the work, involves others appropriatelyand gives them credit for their
• contributions. Praises the successesof others.

Customer Focus

• Builds strong customer relationships anddelivers customer-centric solutions. For
• example, solicits customer feedback anddata; conveys a clear understanding of
• the level of service the teamis providing; takes action when standardsare not met by team; aligns business process with customer needs.

Collaborates

• Builds partnerships and works collaborativelywith others to meet shared
• objectives. For example, enlists a range of stakeholders to addvalue; ensures
• they are well informed and surprises areavoided. Confronts and challenges "us
• vs. them"; shows strong appreciationfor others' efforts toward shared goals.

Action Oriented

• Takes on new opportunities and toughchallenges with a sense of urgency,high
• energy,and enthusiasm. For example,takes immediate, decisive, independent
• action to resolve issues or problems.Persists as needed. Quickly and
• consistently identifies and pursues beneficialnew opportunities.

Builds Effective Teams

• Builds strong-identity teams thatapply their diverse skills and perspectivesto
• achieve common goals. For example, connectswith others on team projects and
• leverages their strengths and knowledgeto deliver the best possible results.
• Champions the decisions of the teamand operates in a way that buildsteam
• spirit.

Courage

• Steps up to address difficult issues, saying what needsto be said. For example,
• readily shares own ideas and opinions oncontroversial topics; is comfortable
• with open debate and constructivecriticism. Demonstrates clear convictionin
• adversity; persists courageously in difficult circumstances.

Develops Talent

• Develops people to meet both theircareer goals and the organization'sgoals.
• For example, consistently shares ideas,insight, and best practices tohelp
• people reach their development goals andachieve optimal results. Shares
• targeted feedback in a prompt,constructive, and encouraging manner.

Instills Trust

• Gains the confidence and trustof others through honesty,integrity,and
• authenticity.For example, is consistentlyhonest and straightforward; shares
• uncomfortable information in a clearand helpful manner.Maintains high ethical
• standards and professional codes of conduct.

TechSavvy

• Anticipates and adopts innovationsin business-building digital and technology
• applications. For example, is anearly adopter of new technologies,technical
• skills, and capabilities that improveperformance. Regularly experiments with
• and leverages technologies and tools tosubstantially improve performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree or Equivalent Level Preferred
• 10 to 15+ years experience
• 3 to 6 years experience of planning and managing resources to deliver predetermined
• objectives as specified by more senior managers

VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS

At DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.

To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:

Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.

AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidateduring any part of the interview process.

Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.

If you have any questions or need accommodations, we’re here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!

Targeted Pay Range: $127,000.00 - $237,800.00. This is part of a competitive total rewards package that could include other components such as: incentive, equity and benefits. Individual pay is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We review all teammate pay regularly to ensure competitive and equitable pay.DICK'S Sporting Goods complies with all state paid leave requirements. We also offer a generous suite of benefits. To learn more, visit www.benefityourliferesources.com.