AtFoot Locker, theDirector, Strategic Initiatives 6 GlobalAgenticCompetency Centerwillinitiallyleadthe buildout of a captive GlobalAgenticCompetency Center (GCC/ACC) inBangalore, India.Thisrole owns thestrategy, roadmap, governance, and delivery model for the GCC/ACCinitiative whileestablishingscalable practicesto support future enterprise-levelstrategic initiatives.

This role sits within the Office of Technology team, which owns department-level organizational change management and communications.It leadsa team of direct reports andpartnersacross seniorleadership,technology, HR, Finance, Legal, Engineering, India-based GCC/ACCleadership, and external partners to translate strategic priorities into structured plans, measurable outcomes, and scalable ways of working.

WhatYouDo

• Lead the GCC/ACCinitiative from strategy through execution.Define and drive the roadmap for entity readiness, talentramp, technology enablement, operating model design, and governance.

• Create a scalable model for future strategic initiatives.Establish repeatable program structures, governance routines, planning standards, and delivery practices that can beleveragedbeyond GCC/ACC.

• Shape the ACC operating model and technology workforce strategy.Define how the centeroperates, how work is governed, and how global technology teams collaborate in new ways, in partnership with Product, Agile Enablement, and DSGways-of-workingleaders.

• Advance a unified Product and Engineering operating model.Partner with Product and Technology leadership to bring Product and Engineering teams closer together, evolving shared operating rhythms, governance, and ways of working in tandem with the global operating modelestablishedthrough Product and Agile Enablement.

• Govern workforce strategy and IPT resourcing design.Manage governance for ideal product team headcount, roles, and resourcing structures in partnership with Product, Agile Enablement, Finance, HR, and Compensation, helping improve operating-model efficiency and strengthen alignment across technology leadership, product management, and enabling business capabilities.

• Orchestrate future DSG/Foot Locker technology integration initiatives.Coordinate future integration efforts in tandem with the GCC/ACC buildout and operating model work, helpingmaintainhigh-performing teams, align ways of working, and sustain technology delivery effectiveness across the combined organization.

• Lead and develop a team of direct reports.Set priorities, coach talent, manage performance, and build a high-performing team capable of driving strategic programs.

• Orchestrate cross-functional execution.Partner across Foot Locker, HR, Finance, Legal, Engineering, India-based GCC/ACCleadership, and external vendors to align dependencies, remove blockers, and deliver outcomes.

• Own governance,communications, and change coordination.Facilitate leadership reviews, prepare executive-ready updates, manage escalations, and support stakeholder readiness through the Office of Technology.

• Drive planning, prioritization, andbenefitsrealization.Translate strategicobjectivesinto integrated plans, milestones, KPIs, resource needs, and measurable outcomes.

• Manage risks, issues, and dependencies.Identifyrisks early, drive mitigation plans, escalate appropriately, and keep teams aligned to timeline, scope, budget, and quality expectations.

• Enable global ways of working.Establish effective collaboration routines across geographies, time zones, cultures, and functions.

• Champion continuous improvement.Evaluate program effectiveness and improve processes, delivery practices, and ways of working.

WhatYouBring

• 15+ years of experience leading large-scale technology, transformation, or strategic initiatives in complex enterprise environments.

• Demonstrated success leading global or cross-border programs across multiple functions, geographies, brands, or business units.

• Experience building or scaling a GCC/ACC, captive delivery center, offshore delivery model, nearshore technology hub, or similar global capability model strongly preferred.

• Provenpeopleleadership experience, including managing direct reports, developing talent, and building accountable, high-performing teams.

• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders,facilitatedecisions, and communicate complex topics clearly.

• Experience partnering across HR, Finance, Legal, Technology, Engineering, and vendors to deliver complex outcomes.

• Strong program management discipline, including roadmap development, planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, governance, reporting, and benefits tracking.

• Experience with agile delivery practices, SDLC methodologies, technology operating models, andchange leadership.

• Ability tooperatestrategically while staying close enough to execution toidentifyissues, remove blockers, and drive measurable outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting global technology operations in India or familiarity with India labor market dynamics, entity formation, compliance, or employer brand strategy.

• Experience leading cross-brand, post-merger, or multi-entity technology integration programs.

• Masters degree, PMP certification, change management certification, or related professional certification.

• Exposure tomodern technology architectures, CI/CD toolchains, microservices, agile product delivery, or enterprise engineering practices.

What Success Looks Like

• The GCC/ACCinitiative is executed through a clear roadmap with visible milestones, accountable owners, and measurable outcomes.

• Senior leaders have consistent visibilityintoprogress, risks, decisions, and value realization.

• The Director builds a high-performing team that can lead key workstreams and scale delivery practices for future initiatives.

• Foot Locker technology teams are aligned around shared priorities, dependencies, and operating rhythms.

• The GCC/ACCoperating model becomes a repeatable blueprint for future transformation and capability-building efforts.

Professional Licenses and Certifications

• Agile or Scrum certification preferred.

• PMP certification or equivalent program management knowledge preferred.

• OCM, CCMP, or related change management certification or knowledge preferred.

Clarification: What This Role Is Not

• This role does not own GCC/ACCstrategy, scope, or the multi-year roadmap; those decisions sit with senior leadership in partnership with the VP of Foundational Technology and the CTO.

• This role does not own the GCC/ACCfinancial model or budget authority; it partners with Finance and senior leadership on inputs, tracking, forecasting, and variance reporting.

• This role does not own vendor contracting, SLA governance, or strategic vendor decisions; it coordinates vendor activity and tracks deliverables against milestones.

• This role does not independently own enterprise change management oroperating-model decisions; it supports readiness, adoption tracking, and coordination with HR and transformation partners.

• This role does not directly manage India-based GCC/ACCteams; in-country operations and people leadership are owned by GCC/ACCsite leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written, verbal, executive communication, and presentation skills.

• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to connect strategy to measurable outcomes.

• Demonstrated leadership capability, including building teams, developing talent, and driving engagement.

• Strong program execution skills, including planning, prioritization, dependency management, issue resolution, and governance.

• Ability to manage complexity, make sound decisions, and solve problems in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.

• Strong collaboration, organizational awareness, and ability to influence across functions and leadership levels.

• High accountability, detail orientation, and commitment todelivering againstgoals, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.

Benefits

The annual base salary range is $175,000 -$200,000. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below.

Foot Locker Benefits:

• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
• 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
• Strong Company Culture
• Employee Resource Groups