What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Technology position at Jessilyn Personnel Inc.?
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Director of Technology
We are looking for a full-time Director of Technology to be based at our headquarters in Secaucus, NJ.
We design, manufacture, import, and distribute women’s dresses and sportswear in both the wholesale and retail sectors. We manage digital and drop ship businesses.
Under the supervision of the President, the Director of Technology should provide a dynamic, collaborative, independent and forward-thinking vision. He or she must lead and manage our technology systems and services to support our mid-size apparel firm.
The overarching responsibilities include the planning, development, implementation, management and maintenance of all applications, infrastructure, security, networks, and technology training. The candidate should have a strong working knowledge of EDI.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and drive entire technology strategy
- Implement company-wide technology policy
- Identify technology needs and make recommendations to leadership team that ensure optimal employee and client experience
- Oversee selection, implementation and integration of all technology efficiently
- Be “hands-on” with our systems and understand the business processes in our sector
- Select and manage vendors to support network, ERP, PLM, Database, Phone, and other related technologies
- Select and manage vendors for development of custom applications
- Propose and oversee technology-related budget line items
- Ensure all employees are appropriately trained on our technology and platforms
Qualifications
Project management experience
Experienced with EDI and related technologies
Strong ability to motivate, delegate and manage
Experience overseeing software/app development on multiple platforms
Ability to identify projects and develop solutions with minimal supervision
Fluency with current technology in the Apparel and Consumer Products industry
4 to 6 years’ experience at the Senior Manager or Director level
Benefits:
Salary : $150,000 - $175,000