Start Your Story at Speedway! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Summary: Manages a team of Information Technology (IT) personnel; develops corporate policies, programs and procedures as they relate to IT; designs, develops, implements and manages IT needs through new and existing applications, systems architecture and network systems within an organization; ensures compliance with Company policies, procedures, standards and goals Responsibilities: Manages, hires, trains, evaluates and motivates a team of IT personnel ranging across a variety of specialized disciplines; provides leadership to first-level managers, supervisors and/or high-level professional staff Develops policies and plans for research, development, programming and integration of required systems Provides guidance and direction on solutions, system parameters and modifications; conducts operational walkthroughs to ensure completeness, accuracy and efficiency of systems, programs, and business solutions Researches and evaluates new technology, techniques and industry best practices to optimize efficiency in an Agile development environment Leads development efforts and oversees portfolio delivery plans to ensure projects and delivery of technical solutions remain on schedule, budget and scope of defined plans Delegates appropriate personnel and resources to deliver required services; collaborates with internal and external partners to ensure customer needs are met. Resolves conflicts as they arise Ensures proper security features are designed and installed with each application to protect Corporate assets and maintain data integrity Provides oversight and serves as an interface to Senior Management for large and/or complex development projects Collaborates with Senior Management to develop long-range strategic technology plans and business solutions Provides expertise at meetings and high-level conferences by attending and presenting as needed Develops departmental budget (including capital), establishes direction and sets priorities for spending based upon Company guidelines and strategy. Manages spending accordingly Mentors and develops subordinates; recommends placement in positions suitable for their career progression Completes other duties, including special projects, as assigned by Management Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree preferred in Information Technology or related field, or equivalent education and appropriate certifications Experience Requirements: 7-10 years of IT work experience 5-7 years of supervisory or managerial experience Provides leadership to supervisors and professional staff Carries out responsibilities of significance and complexity Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals Receives occasional guidance from more experienced professionals Provides advice and guidance to less experienced professionals Skill Requirements: Demonstrated expertise with Word, Excel, and other MS Office suite applications Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to research and resolve issues Strong leadership and teamwork skills Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and track multiple projects concurrently Capable of working in a fast-paced environment Ability to oversee large-scale development projects; ability to ensure project remains on target and within budget Complete understanding of intra-department functions and operations for assigned area of responsibility, e.g., Speedy Rewards, accounting or human resources Ability to perform repeated bending, standing and reaching Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the individuals assigned to this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change the duties and responsibilities of this job to meet business and organizational needs as necessary EEO Statement Speedway is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic. In Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws, we offer reasonable accommodation in the employment process. If you are unable to complete the application process due to a disability, please contact 1-888-225-5735, option 4.
