Work directly with middle to senior management as well as employees throughout corporate area.
• Leverage staff appropriately and contribute to staff development
• Ensure area is in compliance with published policies and procedures for Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance purposes.
• Manage project schedules, capital AFEs, and a staff of up to 10 to 12 individuals.
• Experience in analyzing performance metrics, risks, and controls
• Group facilitation and presentation skills
• Design deliverables and proposals that address end-user needs (incl., scoping work products that meet or exceed client expectations)
• Develop employee's skills, evaluate performance and provide feedback, and oversee resolution of employee relations issues.
• Consult with business management and IT management to prioritize projects for business and technical needs.
• Assign, coordinate and review work of staff. Ensure projects are completed within designated time frames and tracks and reports progress to
upper management.
• Ensure efficiency, quality and delivery timeliness of software that is developed for the supported business area(s).
• Establish, plan, and administer the overall company policies and team goals/objectives
• Work with IT management team to analyze operation and efficiency of the IT group and recommend process improvements.
• Work with 3rd party service and staffing providers as appropriate
• Participates in special projects or task forces as opportunities arise
• Work closely with their customers in defining customer requirements in designing, developing, and implementing business application
systems.
• Initiates and supports improvement plans for employees to succeed in their efforts to achieve the goals of the department
•Consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets, employees, and the general public.
•Develops close working relationships, access and responsiveness with clients.
Minimum requirements:
Education:
• Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent professional experience.
Experience / Specific Knowledge:
• Over five years’ work experience leading resources in software development or business management efforts.
• Work experience in analyzing performance metrics, risks, and controls.
• Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Knowledge with Microsoft Reporting Solutions.
• Proven ability to interpret information gathered, and develop and present (orally and in writing) sound business conclusions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage toward budget and work plan goals.
Competencies, skills, and abilities:
•Must have proven leadership skills, team-oriented, and a proactive and optimistic management style
• Ability to develop high performing and highly motivated work teams.
• Solid leadership, communication, motivation and interpersonal skills and the ability to manage project(s) that will include working with
individuals with varying disciplines, backgrounds and experience level.
• Well-balanced interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communications skills are required.
• Ability to present ideas, proposals and results to business segment leader
• Strong analytical and creative problem solving capabilities.
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment and make independent decisions.
• Advanced problem solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments to resolve complex issues with innovative
solutions.
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential.
• Ability to manage work load and work schedule to meet project deadlines.
• Strong customer service focus and excellent communication skills, including presentations and negotiations.
• Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude
with co-workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
• Must be accountable and take direction from Managers; keep required work schedules, which include regular and predictable job attendance;
focus attention on details; follow work rules.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.
Working Conditions:
• Individual will be required to carry a cell phone and must be willing and able to support projects 24 hours per day in case of emergencies.
• Overtime required and extended work hours in cases of emergencies.
• There is minimal travel with this position, less than 10%. Must be willing and able to travel when needed.
• Majority of the work will be conducted from an office environment.
Supervisory responsibility:
• Yes
Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities:
Above the minimum requirement; not required but advantageous in this position:
• Experience with Inventory systems, Scheduling, Accounting, and general Invoicing is desired.
• Knowledge of business planning and forecasting and Financial Management
• Experience with Project management is desired.
*Position may be filled at various levels depending on the job skills and experience of the successful candidate.