System Manager (Storefront)

Varner is one of the biggest retail organizations in Northern Europe, with over 11.000 colleagues and 1300 stores spread across 5 different countries. We are investing heavily in our digital ambition to become a leading actor within technology and digitalization in the retail industry. 

Varner Tech consists of 5 product areas: Customer, Sales, Finance & HR, Product and Supply Chain. In addition, we have cross-functional teams for Data Platform & Analytics and On-premises and Cloud platforms. We are now looking for a Technical Specialist to join our Storefront team! 

The Storefront team is a part of the Tech Sales product team which covers sales across all channels, brands, and digital retail. The Storefront team will explore, develop, and manage the technical side of customer front of Varners websites including personalized search and product presentations and recommendations, A/B-testing of new and changed functionality.  

The Storefront team also drives the technical development and operations of physical store technology such as visitor counting and other sensor technology, screens for customer information, interaction, and endless aisles merging the physical store with product presentation from the webshop. A major technology uplift joining the forces of the web and physical stores technology is underway and we want you to join us on this journey! 

As a System Manager Storefront in Varners Tech Sales Product team, you will take an active part in delivering prioritized features and guiding the work towards the product vision and roadmap. You will cooperate with architects, other systems managers, and product owners in Tech Sales. You will cooperate closely with both business and tech colleagues to participate in technical testing and functional testing with the business prior to product launches.  

This is an operative role, in which you will manage and support existing COTS-, integrations-, and inhouse-developed solutions.  

The position reports to the Tech Sales Team Manager. 

 Your key tasks and responsibilities will be to:  

• Be the go-to person for the processes and systems within online Storefront technology; Google optimize, A/B testing, EPiServer CMS (or other CMS tools) and tracking technology. 

• Manage and operate Apptus portfolio for personalized search and product presentation online. 

• Be the go-to person for the processes and systems within physical Storefront technology; sensors and visitor counting, presentation of products and offerings through screens, and other technology that will emerge and be implemented the coming years. 

• Responsible for the operation, smaller and larger improvements and daily maintenance of the systems and applications within Storefront domain. 

• Testing and rolling out new functionality in cooperation with the business experts. 

• Continuous development and maintenance of system and process documentation. 

• Participate in developing a roadmap for your system portfolio which would include minor and major upgrades, maintenance windows and decision points for renewals, strategy discussions. 

• Participate in cross-functional projects and other major initiatives. 

• Work closely with other Product Owners on initiatives and projects.  

• Participate in the management of suppliers and contractors involved in system and service deliveries. 

We are looking for someone who has skills or interest in these areas:  

• Expert level knowledge within CMS solutions, A/B testing, and personalized search and product presentation solutions. 

• Working knowledge of in-store technology, but a keen interest to develop skills within this area will take you a long way. 

• Understand and have relevant experience working in an omni environment, bridging solutions seamlessly between the physical and the Ecom shopping experience will be favorable, but a strong interest in developing within this field is also interesting. 

• Understanding of integrations, data quality and data flow in a complex environment will be favorable. 

• Higher education, preferably in technology, relevant training and/or extensive relevant experience will also be considered   

• If you have a slightly different technical background and are willing to learn and develop, we are very interested in hearing from you. 

Who are you as a person? 

• Positive, structured, and solution-oriented approach towards business users and stakeholders, and that can be both system expert and advisor towards the business on matters relevant to the system portfolio. 

• Strong drive to maintain and develop knowledge within the domain. 

• Has good collaborative skills and enjoys working in teams  

• Has a genuine interest in apparel and related products  

• Has a structured and analytical mindset  

• Is customer obsessed, with a true focus on optimal customer experiences 

We can offer you:   

• Competitive salary and benefits package   

• Flexible work hours   

• Modern offices with high standards  

• Amazing lunch and coffee shop   

• Great work environment and social activities on a regular basis 

We operate with continuous selection of incoming applications, so if you find this position interesting apply now! Feel free to contact Mariann at mariann.bjorgengen@varnertech.no if you have any questions.