Senior Director Of Engineering Modernization

Key Responsibilities Modernization Strategy Execution Evaluate and prioritize modernization opportunities through a technology-first lens leveraging a structured prioritization framework Translate strategic goals into executable initiatives that deliver measurable business value Cross-Domain Collaboration Partner with domain leaders and business owners to co-create delivery models for modernization Guide teams in developing compelling business cases that align with enterprise priorities and drive impactful outcomes Team Formation Leadership Build and lead high-performing cross-functional teams to execute modernization projects Define organizational structures and roles in collaboration with technology partners to ensure delivery excellence Engineering Architecture Evolution Continuously refine software engineering and architectural patterns based on emerging technologies industry trends and internal learnings Champion the adoption of modern development practices across the organization Scalable Delivery Standardization Lead the execution of initial modernization projects and evolve them into standardized reusable patterns for broader adoption across the Digital Analytics and Technology DAT ecosystem Financial Stewardship Executive Reporting Oversee budget planning and resource allocation for modernization initiatives Communicate progress risks and prioritization decisions to senior leadership and executive stakeholders with clarity and transparency Advisory Enablement Serve as a trusted advisor to domain teams helping them plan prioritize and execute modernization efforts effectively Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation Requirements 18 years of relevant experience with a bachelors degree OR equivalent relevant professional experience Including 8 years of experience managing and leading engineering teams including managing managers Proven experience leading large globally distributed teams Strong cross-domain collaboration with business and technology partners Demonstrated success in driving complex modernization initiatives Preferred 5 year of experience with messaging frameworks like IBM MQ Rabbit MQ Kafka 7 years of experience with public cloud native architectures preferably on AWS or GCP 5 years experience with Relational and NoSQL databases like Oracle MySQL Aurora PostGreSQL Cassandra DynamoDB etc Experience with Java Groovy REST JSON Experience with OpenShift Kubernetes Docker EKS About Best Buy Best Buy India is a vibrant hub of tech talent where we re driving innovation and accelerated business outcomes for Best Buy our customers employees and partners every day Our inclusive culture empowers you to learn grow collaborate and make a real impact Best Buy is North America s No 1 tech specialty retailer with approximately 42 billion in annual revenue and 85 000 employees worldwide Our purpose is to enrich lives through technology and we do that by helping personalize and humanize technology for millions of customers in our stores online and in their homes We re solving real human needs and helping serve our customers employees and partners in new ways every day This position is based in Bengaluru Best Buy India operates under a hybrid work model in office remote with an expectation for employees to be in the office three days a week Generally Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday As a global organization maintaining collaboration across the globe is a key proposition Within the framework of established guidelines employees may be required to engage in extended hours during critical periods All employees at Best Buy India work for BBY Services India LLP which is owned by subsidiaries of Best Buy Co Inc