Manager Information Technology

PURPOSE
This position is responsible for managing the strategy, design, configuration and execution of major software application initiatives across the IT technology landscape.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, configure, validate and present software solutions, including advanced technology concepts, future direction and industry solutions (WMS, TMS, Omni-Channel, CRM, SFA and PIM)
• Share responsibility for the development and execution of the multi-year IT Roadmap and technology strategy with the management team
• Explain technical issues to a variety of audiences, including key business managers and experienced software developers
• Build relationships with store operations, business department managers and key executives
• Maintain product consistency throughout the systems life cycle to include the requirements, design and construction phases through quality checkpoints and reviews
• Drive requirements and design using retail experience, interviews, document analysis, requirements, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, cases, scenarios, business analysis, task and workflow analysis – leverage past retail experience
• Develop and maintain strong teaming relationship with other members of the company to leverage application, process and technology expertise
• Provide effective communication regarding issues, objectives, initiatives and performance to plan
• Mentor and enhance the skills of the service management, business intelligence and development resources

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems preferred (Relevant work experience can be substituted for the required education on the basis of one calendar year of experience for one academic year of education)
• Ten years of relevant retail experience required or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills

WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL, HOURS, ENVIRONMENT)

• The noise level in the work environment is typically quiet to moderate.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
Sedentary Work – Ability to exert 10 - 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

NOTE: All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements, and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties) have not been included. However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change.