Director - IT

Socket.dev; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco International, a Fortune 500 company, seeks an IT Director to lead an IT team and direct operations, aligning technology with business goals across the organization.

You will develop standards, manage budgets, and partner with SI vendors and software providers to drive digital transformation, with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 10 years of hands-on experience in system rollouts
• 7+ years of progressive leadership roles in IT
• 3-5 years of experience in Blue Yonder Warehouse Management is preferred
• Experience interacting with and delivering reports to top company executives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel 0-25% of the time

Responsibilities

• Build, develop and lead digital transformation roadmap
• Responsible for program delivery, budget, and contracts
• Lead a team responsible for end-to-end program life cycle management - functional requirements, functional/technical solution design, data migration, testing, issue resolution, cutover activities, and post go-live support
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership about program status/risks
• Manage relationships with System Integrator partners to deliver program on time
• Manage relationships with software vendors to influence their roadmap to address critical company needs
• Manage escalations and be the single point of contact for stakeholders
• Oversee the build for system global design and template for faster deployments
• Build and deliver Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor and meet targeted performance

Job description

As an IT Director you will manage a team and direct IT operations ensuring all technology systems and applications support the organizations goals and objectives. You will develop, distribute, support, enforce, and integrate best practices and technology standards across the organization. While creating functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develop budgets, policies, procedures to support the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Build, develop and lead digital transformation roadmap
• Responsible for program delivery, budget, and contracts
• Lead a team responsible for end-to-end program life cycle management - functional requirements, functional/technical solution design, data migration, testing, issue resolution, cutover activities, and post go-live support
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership about program status/risks
• Manage relationships with System Integrator partners to deliver program on time
• Manage relationships with software vendors to influence their roadmap to address critical company needs
• Manage escalations and be the single point of contact for stakeholders
• Oversee the build for system global design and template for faster deployments
• Build and deliver Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor and meet targeted performance

Qualifications:

• High School Degree or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree– Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent preferred
• 10 years of hands-on experience in system rollouts
• 7+ years of progressive leadership roles in IT
• 3-5 years of experience in Blue Yonder Warehouse Management is preferred
• Experience interacting with and delivering reports to top company executives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and demonstrate a willingness to accept new challenges
• Ability to travel 0-25% of the time

This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan,subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.

In addition, Wesco offers abenefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefitsand active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Learn more about Working at Wesco here

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.