Information Technology Director - Remote Eligible
 Dole Food Company, Inc. | |
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 United States, California, Salinas | |
 Oct 02, 2024 | |
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915 **This position is eligible for remote work subject to location approval** GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Director IT manages the planning and development of new and existing business applications, data and business intelligence for the various business functions within Dole Fresh Vegetables. This position oversees the coding, testing, debugging, documenting, maintenance, and installation to support the business needs of internal and external customers. This position oversees business tracks such as Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, Accounting and Quality applications used within the Enterprise. This position also reviews the data architecture, meets business needs for reports and integrations between critical applications such as JDE, Mainframe and other systems deployed within DFV. Included in this responsibility is the design and build of the overall future state of enterprise application architecture for Dole Fresh Vegetable, following industry best practices and leading the integration, reporting and oversight of the project. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION: * IT Applications Management and Administration
o Manages the planning and development of new and existing business applications and BI systems including, coding, testing, debugging, documenting, maintenance, and installation. Ensures that relevant considerations are included in the design and operation of enterprise IT systems.
o Manages the development of detailed technical specifications to meet business functional requirements.
o Drives efforts to document complex user requirements, business process flow, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify systems.
o Ensures that IT support activities are monitored, logged, tracked, and resolved appropriately and in a timely manner. Coordinates with appropriate technical, professional or service personnel to resolve continuing problems using current technology.
o Prepares and presents activities and progress reports regarding the department's projects and ongoing operations.
* Technology, Data Analytics, and Integration
o Assist/Build the Technology platform necessary to support the IT enterprise applications landscape. This includes maintaining the Business Intelligence IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) platform, working with the infrastructure team on systems provisioning for delivery of various Technology solutions (RICE - Reports, Integrations Customization and Extensions) and ensuring successful delivery for various business areas.
o Deliver on Reporting and BI needs for various business functions within DFV.
o Leads delivery of cutting-edge data and system integration process for a seamless flow of data between various IT business systems.
o Keeps abreast of technological changes and innovations in the information business applications/systems field and provides technical support and direction.
o Develops and recommends changes to systems, policies, and procedures; ensures timely and accurate implementation
o Leads efforts towards building a IT team that is well versed with modern IT frameworks, design patterns and delivers in an Agile approach.
* Project Management
o Manage and shape the objectives and implementation plans for Enterprise IT Applications.
o Maintain portfolio of projects, in concert with project management resources where appropriate
o Set realistic expectations, identify appropriate resources (internal and external) and provide oversight to the implementation teams to ensure successful execution.
o Develop budget and ensures compliance including long-range planning of projects and provide updates to IT and Business Leadership.
* Manage JDE, BI Team and other identified resources within the IT Team. Required Skills
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: * 10+ years' experience with a minimum of 5 years in a management position overseeing enterprise applications and business intelligence functions in a formal IT department.
* Experience in a management position overseeing a staff and/or mixed with managing 3rd parties.
* Demonstrated experience in transforming from legacy applications to modern technology in various projects and demonstrated successful projects execution in working with multiple cross functional business functions.
* Domain understanding and functional knowledge in at least two of the following areas: Financials, Supply Chain, Operations, Planning, Sales.
* Ability to effectively present information and communicate findings, conclusions, and recommendations to business management. Able to respond effectively to questions from managers, customers, peers, and vendors.
* Ability to perform systems analysis tasks including logic flow charts, decision trees, work process flow analysis, data flow analysis, logical data modeling and statistical analysis including sample statistics, trend analysis and queue analysis.
* Strong knowledge of business intelligence practices, Datawarehouse fundamentals, tools and applications
* Strong knowledge of Integrations, Systems and Data Analytics design patterns.
* Ability to motivate others to achieve the required business results and provide training for other staff members.
* Team Builder - Bring cross-functional team together towards a common goal.
* Change Leader and successful demonstration of delivering projects in an Agile manner.
* Self-starter, ability to learn and adapt quickly. Highly motivated. Committed to see problems through to resolution.
* Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills in the English language.
* Consumer Packaged Goods/Food industry experience is beneficial. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, talk or hear to communicate, as well as maneuver around an array of equipment, bend, stoop and climb stairs.
* The employee must occasionally lift (including overhead) and/or up to 15 lbs. WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: * Ability to work beyond normal working hours (member of the after-hours support team; may be expected to work beyond the normal hours of duty where system failure or upgrade requires the knowledge and experience possessed).
* Ability to travel < 35% Required Experience
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION: * Required: Bachelor's degree in either Computer Science, Business Administration, CIS/MIS, Mathematics or Engineering
* Preferred: MBA/Master's a plus PAY RATE:
EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. | |