VP, Data & Digital Technology
Build-A-BearSt. Louis, Missouri, United States
Posted December 9, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Build‑A‑Bear Workshop, founded in 1997, operates around 400 retail and franchise locations worldwide where customers create personalized stuffed animals. The company blends experiential retail with entertainment, encouraging creativity and emotional connection through its signature custom‑making process. Its culture centers on employee engagement, community impact, and a heart‑driven brand ethos, earning repeated recognition as a top workplace. Build‑A‑Bear’s unique blend of interactive retail, creative product design, and strong employee values distinguishes it in the children’s and experiential retail sectors.
Job Description
The VP, Data and Digital Technology is a visionary technology leader responsible for shaping and executing the company’s enterprise data, integration, and digital platform strategy.
Requirements
- Define and execute the Data & Platform modernization roadmap that supports enterprise digital transformation
- Partner with business leaders to prioritize initiatives that enable unified commerce, customer 360, and AI-driven insights
- Oversee architecture and governance of data, analytics, and integration ecosystems
- Serve as a key contributor to the technology strategy, architecture standards, and long-term investment planning
- Lead cross functional data and digital technology teams
- Drive vendor management, licensing optimization, and technology investments
- Champion data-driven decision making and foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and accountability
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule
- Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs