rag & bone

VP, Business Solutions (IT)

rag & bone$250K — $275K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12-15+ years in enterprise systems or digital transformation roles.
  • Experience leading large-scale ERP and commerce transformation programs.
  • Previous roles at Director or VP level in fashion, retail, or consumer brands.
  • Deep understanding of fashion retail operations including DTC, Supply Chain, and Finance.
  • Strong familiarity with modern commerce ecosystems and ERP systems.
  • Experience with composable architecture and integration patterns.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end transformation of core business systems.
  • Drive modernization efforts while ensuring business continuity.
  • Align initiatives with the company's unified commerce vision.
  • Manage the Enterprise Applications and DTC Product Owners.
  • Establish a product-centric operating model focused on outcomes.
  • Translate business requirements into scalable system capabilities.
  • Champion API-first and data product-oriented design principles.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Generous Employee Discount
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Membership to Calm and access to wellness benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits
  • 401k
  • 4 days a week in-office schedule.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
Reporting into the CIO, the Vice President, Business Solutions will lead the operational transformation of rag & bone's core business systems, including ERP, Order Management (OMS), and Point of Sale (POS), as part of the company's transition toward a composable, data- and AI-enabled architecture.
This role is accountable for translating business strategy into executable technology initiatives across Finance, Direct-to-Consumer (DTC), and Supply Chain domains. Acting as a critical bridge between business and technology, the VP will oversee product ownership for enterprise applications and DTC platforms, ensuring delivery of scalable, future-ready solutions that unlock agility, efficiency, and growth.
Responsibilities:
Lead Enterprise Systems Transformation
  • Own the end-to-end transformation of ERP, OMS, and POS platforms toward a composable architecture.
  • Drive modernization efforts, balancing business continuity with long-term strategic replatforming.
  • Ensure alignment with the company's unified commerce vision and AI enablement roadmap.
Operational Leadership of Product Organization
  • Lead and manage the Enterprise Applications Product Owner and DTC Product Owner.
  • Establish a product-centric operating model focused on outcomes, not projects.
  • Drive prioritization, roadmap execution, and delivery discipline across domains.
Cross-Functional Business Alignment
  • Partner closely with Finance, Retail, E-commerce, and Supply Chain leadership to define business requirements and success metrics.
  • Translate business needs into scalable system capabilities and data products.
  • Ensure systems support end-to-end processes across wholesale, retail, and digital channels.
Composable Architecture & Data Collaboration
  • Collaborate with the Head of Data & AI to design and implement a modular, loosely coupled architecture.
  • Ensure systems integrate seamlessly into the company's universal data hub.
  • Champion API-first, event-driven, and data product-oriented design principles.
Transformation Governance & Execution
  • Contribute to and operate within Transformation Committees across DTC, Supply Chain, Finance, and Data.
  • Define KPIs and track realization of business value from system investments.
  • Drive disciplined delivery of MVPs ("release zero") and iterative enhancements.
Vendor & Ecosystem Management
  • Lead evaluation and selection of best-in-class solutions across ERP, POS, OMS, and adjacent domains.
  • Manage strategic partners and system integrators to ensure delivery quality and accountability.
  • Optimize total cost of ownership while enabling innovation.

Requirements:
Leadership & Experience
  • 12-15+ years of experience in enterprise systems, business applications, or digital transformation roles.
  • Proven experience leading large-scale transformation programs across ERP, commerce, and supply chain systems.
  • Prior experience at Director or VP level in a fashion, retail, or consumer brand environment.
Functional Expertise
  • Deep understanding of end-to-end operations in a fashion or retail company, including:
    • Direct-to-Consumer (Retail & E-commerce)
    • Supply Chain & Inventory Management
    • Finance & Accounting
  • Strong familiarity with modern commerce ecosystems (POS, OMS, e-commerce platforms) and ERP systems.
Technology & Architecture
  • Experience transitioning from monolithic systems to composable or best-of-breed architectures.
  • Strong understanding of integration patterns, APIs, and data platforms.
  • Exposure to data-driven and AI-enabled business processes is a strong plus.
Operating Model & Execution
  • Experience working in a product-driven organization (vs. project-based).
  • Strong track record of delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives with measurable business outcomes.
  • Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels.
Leadership & Influence
  • Executive presence with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
  • Strong communication skills, able to translate complex topics into clear business narratives.
  • Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams.

Rules we live by | Rules you live by
Be a Good Human | Be original, be authentic. Stand for diversity, equitability & inclusivity
Have No Fear | Innovate and solve problems
Own Every Decision | Work together and get results
Quality Matters | Not only with product, but we see it in our people
Make Shit Happen | Be disciplined, be competitive
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Generous Employee Discount
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Membership to Calm and access to other wellness benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits
  • 401k
  • Our in office schedule is 4 days a week in ofice
The target salary for this role is between $250,000 and $275,000 based on candidates experience and and expectations.

About rag & bone

Rag & Bone is a fashion company that was founded in 2002 by Marcus Wainwright and David Neville. The company is known for its high-quality clothing and accessories, which are designed to be both stylish and functional. Rag & Bone has a strong focus on craftsmanship and uses only the finest materials in its products. The company has a number of retail stores around the world, as well as an online store that ships to over 100 countries. Rag & Bone has been featured in a number of fashion magazines and has won several awards for its designs.
Learn more about rag & bone
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
2002

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