VP, Digital Technology and Shared Services Technology

Company Profile:
At CAVA we love what we do, and we try and make every day as fulfilling as the last.  We make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big, together.

We foster a culture built on five core values: 

• Positivity – Every one of us can change someone’s day for the better.   
• Transparency –We use transparency to help us make decisions through open dialogue
• Humility – We can always find ways to improve.
• Fanaticism – We are passionate about the opportunity to turn every guest into a fanatic.
• Thoughtfulness –We go above and beyond for our guests, our teams and communities. 

VP, Digital Technology and Shared Services Technology

The VP, Digital Technology and Shared Services will be the strategic visionary responsible for building the state-of-the-art technology for our Omni-channel efforts across the company the bringing the highest level of digital solutions to all store and customer interactions.   We are looking for a champion that has excelled in a high-traffic, content-rich websites sites and applications by harnessing tech and the power of the teams that makes them successful. 

What you’ll do:

• Lead in-house engineering teams and outside vendors across the Software Engineering, Scrum Master, Quality Assurance and Architect functions
• Work closely with our Digital Product Team to determine the overall roadmap, engineering estimates, scope, budget, and resources plans.
• Develop a highly performant engineering operating model and SDLC following Agile methodologies, processes, and best practices
• Work with architects to define and drive technical strategy, build-buy frameworks, and key modernization initiatives to improve performance and scalability of products
• Ensure that technical & security requirements are clearly articulated and integrated into the product roadmap
• Work with stakeholders from the business and product team to ensure their vision comes to life while providing world class, high functioning digital experience for our customers and company.
• Be partner to technology teams such as Product, infrastructure, Data and cybersecurity to provide guidance.
• Attract and retain key digital talent while building an engaged and creative team
• Support scalable, secure, and top performing operations of the developed solutions
• Be a steward continuous integration and development methodologies and communicate cross-platform thinking so that a team of developers can build it — and users can use it
• Serve as a great champion coach, and people developer.
• Identify and address areas needing process improvement and help to make the changes
• Be an approachable ambassador of IT Leadership

The Qualifications:

• Have over a decade of success in a technical hands-on, leadership role bringing industry knowledge to an organization and work closely to design and implement solutions. 
• Be incredibly successful leading large software development teams with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Have HTML, JavaScript, Java, React experience with Micro services architecture.
• Understand mission critical software applications and systems supporting media workflows and technologies.
• Serve as an influencer people across the organization and driver of process that delivers the best outcomes
• Have leadership characteristics with a history of inspiring and motivating people to a common purpose at all levels within a company, developing teams and being a mentor
• Be successful implementing enterprise scale mobile apps using React Native, Redux, and other related technologies
• Provide Expertise in Java, SQL, UNIX/Linux, NoSQL technologies, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) 
• Experience with client-side web technologies (HTML5, CSS, JS, Ajax, etc.) & integrating with REST/SOAP APIs 
• Experience with Flash, HTML5, interactive media, iOS, Android, OTT design & app development from initial design through application launch 
• Provide strong leadership capabilities – a proven track record of leading diverse teams into new areas
• Embrace and work with the Agile methodologies
• Have solid analytical problem solving and decision-making skills with a true understanding of the impact to all parts of the business and being open to in and out of the box solutions
• Have knowledge and/or hands on experience within the cloud-based platforms, cybersecurity and audience data and analytics
• Work with the understanding of the long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives
• Domain knowledge – Deep insight into customer behavior and translating it to a multichannel world
• Serve as a champion of process, tools and capability development – introducing new ways of working across physical and digital media
• Success in team skill development, technology enhancement, template development and process improvement
• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 

Bonus Points For:

• Restaurant / Hospitality / Retail industry experience
• MBA/MIS preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Must be able to identify, analyze and assess details
• For certain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively
• Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner  

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives* 
• Next day pay!  
• Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back  to the community 
• Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more! 
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution  
• Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions* 
• Free CAVA food 
• Casual work environment 
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand 

 
*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only 

                                                                 CAVA – Joining “A culture, not a concept” 

 
 
As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law. 

Company Profile:
At CAVA we love what we do, and we try and make every day as fulfilling as the last.  We make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big, together.

We foster a culture built on five core values: 

• Positivity – Every one of us can change someone’s day for the better.   
• Transparency –We use transparency to help us make decisions through open dialogue
• Humility – We can always find ways to improve.
• Fanaticism – We are passionate about the opportunity to turn every guest into a fanatic.
• Thoughtfulness –We go above and beyond for our guests, our teams and communities. 

VP, Digital Technology and Shared Services Technology

The VP, Digital Technology and Shared Services will be the strategic visionary responsible for building the state-of-the-art technology for our Omni-channel efforts across the company the bringing the highest level of digital solutions to all store and customer interactions.   We are looking for a champion that has excelled in a high-traffic, content-rich websites sites and applications by harnessing tech and the power of the teams that makes them successful. 

What you’ll do:

• Lead in-house engineering teams and outside vendors across the Software Engineering, Scrum Master, Quality Assurance and Architect functions
• Work closely with our Digital Product Team to determine the overall roadmap, engineering estimates, scope, budget, and resources plans.
• Develop a highly performant engineering operating model and SDLC following Agile methodologies, processes, and best practices
• Work with architects to define and drive technical strategy, build-buy frameworks, and key modernization initiatives to improve performance and scalability of products
• Ensure that technical & security requirements are clearly articulated and integrated into the product roadmap
• Work with stakeholders from the business and product team to ensure their vision comes to life while providing world class, high functioning digital experience for our customers and company.
• Be partner to technology teams such as Product, infrastructure, Data and cybersecurity to provide guidance.
• Attract and retain key digital talent while building an engaged and creative team
• Support scalable, secure, and top performing operations of the developed solutions
• Be a steward continuous integration and development methodologies and communicate cross-platform thinking so that a team of developers can build it — and users can use it
• Serve as a great champion coach, and people developer.
• Identify and address areas needing process improvement and help to make the changes
• Be an approachable ambassador of IT Leadership

The Qualifications:

• Have over a decade of success in a technical hands-on, leadership role bringing industry knowledge to an organization and work closely to design and implement solutions. 
• Be incredibly successful leading large software development teams with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Have HTML, JavaScript, Java, React experience with Micro services architecture.
• Understand mission critical software applications and systems supporting media workflows and technologies.
• Serve as an influencer people across the organization and driver of process that delivers the best outcomes
• Have leadership characteristics with a history of inspiring and motivating people to a common purpose at all levels within a company, developing teams and being a mentor
• Be successful implementing enterprise scale mobile apps using React Native, Redux, and other related technologies
• Provide Expertise in Java, SQL, UNIX/Linux, NoSQL technologies, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) 
• Experience with client-side web technologies (HTML5, CSS, JS, Ajax, etc.) & integrating with REST/SOAP APIs 
• Experience with Flash, HTML5, interactive media, iOS, Android, OTT design & app development from initial design through application launch 
• Provide strong leadership capabilities – a proven track record of leading diverse teams into new areas
• Embrace and work with the Agile methodologies
• Have solid analytical problem solving and decision-making skills with a true understanding of the impact to all parts of the business and being open to in and out of the box solutions
• Have knowledge and/or hands on experience within the cloud-based platforms, cybersecurity and audience data and analytics
• Work with the understanding of the long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives
• Domain knowledge – Deep insight into customer behavior and translating it to a multichannel world
• Serve as a champion of process, tools and capability development – introducing new ways of working across physical and digital media
• Success in team skill development, technology enhancement, template development and process improvement
• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 

Bonus Points For:

• Restaurant / Hospitality / Retail industry experience
• MBA/MIS preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Must be able to identify, analyze and assess details
• For certain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively
• Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner  

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives* 
• Next day pay!  
• Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back  to the community 
• Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more! 
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution  
• Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions* 
• Free CAVA food 
• Casual work environment 
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand 

 
*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only 

                                                                 CAVA – Joining “A culture, not a concept” 

 
 
As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law.