Manager, IT Applications (E-Commerce)

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

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At FBIN, innovation and IT go hand in hand. We foster an inclusive, forward-thinking culture that encourages out-of-the-box problem-solving. Our teams leverage cutting-edge technologies - including Digital Systems, eCommerce, CRM, AI, RPA, IoT, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, and more - to drive impactful business results. FBIN is shaping the future, and we’re looking for leaders to help us pave the way!

Your Impact in This Role:

We are looking for a Manager- IT Applications, who will closely work with our customers across Sales & Marketing, Customer service, eCommerce. Manager- IT Applications will help execute the Fortune Brands Innovations digital strategy in alignment with business strategies. In this role you will work closely with Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, eCommerce, Logistics, and finance to enable our fast-paced business to grow and evolve. You will be working for our high-performing team, focused on the timely delivery of software initiatives on the various enterprise platforms.

Position location – Hybrid (onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) - Deerfield, IL.  

Your Path to Success:

• Inspiring and leading your team of developers and manager (long term) by creating a collaborative environment where innovation is celebrated
• Creating the team strategy including planning, forecasting, and monitoring your teams work
• Running scrum and ensuring your customer needs are being met by certifying deliverables and ensuring no impediments
• Supporting the applications Change, Compliance, Performance, and Problem management processes
• Bringing effective product support techniques to reduce defects
• Collaborating with cross functional teams within IT and throughout the business to identify top initiatives
• Seeking out innovation in everyday activities
• Demonstrating enthusiasm for building great, customer-friendly teams
• Ability to express ideas in a business-friendly and user-friendly language

Your Technical Expertise & Skills:

• Bachelors level degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 8+ Years of Team Management experience in a capacity of Manager
• 6+ Years of working experience with B2B applications developed using Web technologies
• 6+ Years of experience with .Net Framework, SQL Server and Azure Applications
• A track record of managing applications and 5+ member team supporting below technology platform
  • Web Tools: HTML5, jQuery, JavaScript, CSS3, HTML5, & Ajax
  • Microsoft: MVC 4/5, Entity FW, LINQ, Bootstrap, JavaScript
  • API: Web Services, Web API, any other API platforms
  • Database: Microsoft SQL Server (5+ years’ experience)
  • CMS: SharePoint online, Sitecore, WordPress, Shopify (any two platforms )
• Experience with Understanding of design patterns, UX/UI design, best practices, technical architecture and data modelling
• Experience with application rationalization, migration from old platforms to newer platforms
• Good leadership, communication, and people management skills
• Good understanding and working experience with Agile methodology using scrum/Kanban/xp
• Good knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws
• Experience working on the enterprise platforms and open-source technologies
• Knowledge of enterprise applications, Oracle and RPA platforms
• Plus: Certifications on Microsoft Technologies, and Project/Scrum Management (CSM/ACP/SAFe/PMP)

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.  In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: water, outdoors and security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.