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VP, Information Technology & Development (VP of SW Products)- Direct-Hire/FTE - Elk Grove/Sacramento, CA. Title:
Location: Elk Grove, CA
Duration: Direct Hire/FTE
Compensation: $220,000 - $250,000 base +30% Bonus + ESPP
Work Requirements: , Holders or Authorized to Work in the US
VP of IT & Development (VP of Software Products, Reporting to client s President).
POSITION SUMMARY
VP, Information Technology & Development is a strategic, customer-driven Technology executive, who is an inspirational leader capable of leading the software development and infrastructure teams to drive successful delivery of all products while contributing to the product strategy and the overall product roadmap.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops and oversees the implementation of long and short-term strategic and operational plans for software products development and IT infrastructure that align with the organization s strategic priorities and business needs.
- Implements processes and metrics to ensure the software development organization is extremely efficient and focused, and that the products are market ready, highly reliable, scalable, and maintainable that adhere to industry standards for architecture, security and best practices.
- Takes a hands-on approach to the software development lifecycle to demonstrate ownership and accountability of the entire product delivery process.
- Communicates proactively, clearly and completely with team members, cross-functional teams, executive committee (EC), and strategic partners to provide product delivery requirements, product roadmap statuses, impediments, and product performance data.
- Leverages and transcends the existing IT infrastructure environment to create new, more modern architecture to support future strategies and evolving needs. This includes the use of cloud technologies, data analytics, process automation technologies, mobility, and next generation cybersecurity tools.
- Manages business continuity processes for the organization, including disaster recovery, products high availability, the Business Continuity Plan, and the Business Impact Assessment. Oversees testing, training, and the maintenance of these plans to ensure they are current and properly deployed across the organization, and appropriate in scope to mitigate business continuity risks.
- Provides strong technology vendor management to ensure high performance and cost effectiveness with third party solutions.
- Leads the evaluation and deployment of new technologies and enhancements to ensure that ALLDATA is prepared for rapid technological advances in the automotive aftermarket industry. Works with the business units to ensure the company leverages the best technology to achieve its business objectives, reduce costs, and reduce employee and customer friction.
- Provides inspired leadership needed to develop and retain highly competent, technology and service-oriented teams. Drive culture of continuous improvement to improve quality, efficiency, and standards across our software development teams, IT infrastructure & services. Provide architectural oversight during the detailed design, build, test, and deploy phases.
- Manages Data Science teams to develop algorithms and systems to extract knowledge and insights for automotive market to predict repairs, forecast repairs, merchandizing and store efficiency, total cost of ownership, and tools for internal product usages, sales, and retention.
- Works closely with AutoZone IT security, compliance and privacy to set standards, operational processes, and policies that support organization needs.
- This position has direct reports.
- Bachelor s degree in computer science or related field from an accredited college or university; MBA preferred.
- A minimum of 15+ years of experience leading Software Development and Information Technology organization that delivers high quality, high value software products and solutions that drive business strategies and performance.
- Proven ability to shift organizational culture, set clear expectations, actively measure performance and provide feedback, and consistently meet the ALLDATA values of puts customers first, cares about people, strives of exceptional performance, energies others, embraces diversity, and helps team succeed.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience implementing and executing projects utilizing AGILE Methodology in a scaled environment.
- Extensive financial and process experience required to establish and execute operational budgets and drive return on investment through continuous improvement.
- Extensive cross-functional business skills, including finance, operations, sales, marketing, customer service, management, and leadership.
- Consistently exercise good judgement, and decision-making skills in performing all job responsibilities.
1. Puts Customers First
- Provides WOW! Customer service every time, every where
- Understands customer needs and solves their problem
- Shows sense of urgency in correctly meeting customer needs
- Is a reliable and supportive team member
- Values the ideas and opinions of others
- Gives recognition for good work
- Builds strong relationships with others
- Resolves conflict effectively
- Steps in and assumes leadership roles when needed
- Communicates in a clear, straightforward, respectful way
- Demonstrates effective listening skills
- Listens and assumes positive intent
- Shares information in a timely manner
- Does what it takes to do the job right (WITTDTJR)
- Is accountable, takes ownership and meets commitments
- Prioritizes well, plans and executes in a manner of high integrity and ethics
- Makes decisions based on what is best for AutoZone
- Asks for and embraces feedback
- Owns professional development
- Provides feedback and ideas to develop others
- Understands and is open to change
- Looks for ways to improve our processes, services and products while maintaining our culture of thrift
- Encourages innovative thinking
About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.