GENERAL PURPOSE:
The Lead, IT Applications (Self-Checkout - POS) is responsible for leading the design,
implementation, and support of Self-Checkout (SCO) solutions within store systems. This role
partners with business and IT stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable, and efficient checkout
experiences that enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
The Lead provides both functional and technical expertise across SCO, POS, and payment
systems, ensuring successful execution from concept through deployment and ongoing support.
The base salary range for this role is $114,300 - $195,000. The base salary range is
dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant
education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of
the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and
location.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Lead architecture and design of Self Checkout (SCO) solutions, ensuring integration with
POS, payment systems, and store infrastructure
• Act as the IT lead for the Self Checkout workstream across initiatives and programs
• Partner with business stakeholders to define requirements, roadmap, and rollout strategy
for SCO capabilities
• Translate functional requirements into technical solutions for moderate to highly complex
initiatives
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, compliance, and operational
standards
• Drive full development lifecycle including design validation, build, testing, and
deployment
• Coordinate and support all testing phases (integration, UAT, performance, operational
readiness)
• Lead pilot deployments, stabilization periods, and large-scale rollout execution across
store fleet
• Ensure store readiness across hardware, software, networking, and operational procedures
• Provide ongoing production support, including troubleshooting, incident management,
and root cause analysis
• Identify and drive continuous improvements in SCO performance, customer experience,
and operational efficiency
• Lead cross-functional coordination across IT, business, vendors, and store operations
teams
• Develop and communicate project status, risks, and mitigation strategies to leadership
• Collaborate with hardware and software vendors to resolve issues and deliver
enhancements
• Ensure delivery of implementation artifacts including training, job aids, and operational
documentation
COMPETENCIES:
People
• Building Effective Teams
• Developing Talent
• Collaboration
Self
• Leading by Example
• Communicates Effectively
• Ensures Accountability and Execution
• Manages Conflict
Business
• Business Acumen
• Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes
• Organizational Agility
With particular emphasis on the following specific position-related competencies:
• Technical Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
• Large-Scale Stores Deployment & Change Management
• Retail Store Operations Expertise
• Customer Experience Orientation
QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
• 7-10 years of experience in retail systems or IT consulting with strong exposure to POS and
Self Checkout solutions
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent
experience)
• Strong understanding of POS systems, Self Checkout workflows, and payment processing
(EMV, PIN pads, contactless)
• Experience supporting large-scale store technology rollouts across multiple locations
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage complex system integrations across multiple platforms
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders
• Experience working with third-party vendors in retail hardware/software ecosystems
• Strong project leadership and execution skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Experience supporting large-scale store technology rollouts across multiple locations
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:
Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer.
Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person
meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc.
Consistent timeliness and regular attendance.
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction,
meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, this
role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work. #LI-Hybrid
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
N/A
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position.
It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities.
Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.