Sr Mgr, Information Technology

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure with local service, nationwide. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main's 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.

Job Summary

Manage a large team or a group of small teams that develop, implement and support new/existing software applications and hardware platforms. Work with user groups to ensure operational stability and that applications meet the practical needs of the company.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Builds relationship with key user and operations groups to identify and resolve business issues.
• Manages and provides technical and business direction that affects capacity planning, new applications, data

• security and LAN systems.
• Manages and tracks the progress of multiple development projects to include administration, work plans,
• resource planning and control, status reports, and budgeting. Conduct regular project reviews.
• Resolves information services problems by analyzing issues, discerning the most appropriate course of
• action, providing tactical direction and reallocating resources as necessary.
• Conducts financial analyses to support strategic planning on system purchases, upgrades and reclamation.
• Negotiates favorable prices with vendors.
• Communicates status of activities with the team, peers, management and end-users.
• Selects, develops and motivates assigned staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience leading data integration and/or enterprise development teams in a formal IT environment.
• Understanding of data integration patterns, API-led connectivity, and microservice architecture.
• Prior hands-on experience in a technical role such as developer, solution architect, business systems analyst, product owner, or technical project/program manager, with the ability to understand and guide solution design.
• Proven ability to prioritize and balance multiple initiatives while aligning work to business impact and stakeholder needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing a remote team, including both onshore and offshore resources. Strong leadership and mentoring skills to guide developers, business system analysts, and QA resources.
• Solid working knowledge of Agile methodologies and the full software development lifecycle.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement, delivery quality, and data-informed decision-making

This information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this role. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this role. This description supersedes any previous or undated descriptions for this role. Management retains the right to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law.

None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information or protected characteristics.

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