Director of IT*

Are you an experienced IT manager looking for an amazing company in South Bend, IN to advance your career at? 

The on-site Director of IT Systems is responsible for leading and collaborating with subject matter experts and senior leadership to create a comprehensive plan that outlines how and why technology and systems should be used to meet the organizations business goals and needs.

• The position will be responsible for implementing IT governance, policies, and standard work to mature and scale the organization in a secure, safe manner.

• The Director will be responsible for taking an inventory of current applications and hardware and developing a cost benefit analysis process to measure and roadmap enhancements, including the value add of potential platform and application changes.

• Must have a proven track record of continuous improvement in scaling business IT systems and workflows in alignment with strategic and growth objectives.

• Must have a positive attitude and a hunger for continuous improvement to the evolving and scaling business needs and objectives, with an intentional focus and desire on organizational execution

Basic Functions:

1. Manage all business systems applications and related activities from an end-to-end approach, in conjunction with key stakeholders. This includes leading the direction for email, ERP, CRM, TMS,

   website and other major business-facing applications.

   Build, plan, coordinate, direct, and design all operational activities for the IT department that

   enhance mission-critical business operations, as well as strategic initiatives.

   Collaborate closely with departmental stakeholders and employees to identify, recommend,

   develop, implement & support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization.

   Manages internal resources and 3rd party providers for day-to-day operational activities, including

   Salesforce (CRM) and Great Plains (ERP) etc., including the review of service contracts.

Primary Duties:

o Direct & manage 3rd party providers and IT staff to meet business needs, including end-user set-up, network up time, application readiness, CRM & ERP systems etc.

o Architect and implement IT strategies & infrastructure, including application improvement projects, to streamline business processes to better position the company to grow and scale.

Manage all business systems applications and related activities from an end-to-end approach, in conjunction with key stakeholders. This includes leading the direction for email, ERP, CRM, TMS, website and other major business-facing applications.

Build, plan, coordinate, direct, and design all operational activities for the IT department that enhance mission-critical business operations, as well as strategic initiatives.

Collaborate closely with departmental stakeholders and employees to identify, recommend, develop, implement & support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization.

Manages internal resources and 3rd party providers for day-to-day operational activities, including: Salesforce (CRM) and Great Plains (ERP) etc., including the review of service contracts.
 

5. Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology Systems related field, i.e., IT Management,

Information Systems Management, Informatics or Computer/Information Science etc. 10+ years of progressive experience in applications support, software implementation, database and application development, including web services. Proven track record in end-to-end system implementation; from concept to gap analysis, with cross functional team participation, application vetting including cost-benefit analysis, what if scenarios, roll-out, testing etc. At least 5 years with direct project management and people management experience. Experience leading full enterprise ERP and or CRM systems and/or upgrades. Strong interpersonal, communication & leadership skillset.

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