What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technology Solutions Leader position at Midwest Salt?
About the Role
We're looking for a seasoned Business Systems & Analytics Manager to join our team at Midwest Salt. As a key member of our leadership group, you will be responsible for harnessing data and technology to drive growth, enhance operational efficiency, and make a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership and Development: Lead and coach the business systems and analytics team, ensuring team accountability and success. This includes hiring, training, performance management, career path planning, and managing any outsourcing vendor partnerships.
- Systems and Data Integrity Management: Oversee all company business systems and technology infrastructure, ensuring data accuracy, security, and integrity. Set up and maintain system security protocols and actively resolve data errors in collaboration with relevant teams.
- Analytics and Reporting: Build and manage dashboards and scorecards that provide actionable insights, track KPIs, and support company-wide data reporting. Ensure that dashboards are effective, accurate, and widely adopted by users.
- Strategic Planning and Process Optimization: Collaborate with senior leaders to drive strategic improvements, optimize workflows, and increase automation. Use data-driven insights to recommend innovations and align systems with business objectives.
- Project and Vendor Management: Lead technology implementation projects from planning to deployment, manage budgets, and maintain vendor relationships to ensure solutions meet business needs and enhance operational efficiency.
- Compliance, Security, and Special Projects: Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies in data protection and cybersecurity. Additionally, lead or participate in special projects to address evolving business goals and initiatives.
Requirements
- Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen: Ability to align business systems and analytics with the company's strategic goals, understanding how technology can drive growth and profitability.
- Data Analysis and Insights Generation: Proficiency in data analytics, dashboarding, and scorecard development to translate complex data into actionable insights that inform business decisions.
- Systems Integration and Optimization: Skilled in overseeing, optimizing, and integrating various business systems to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and improve productivity across departments.
- Project Management and Execution: Expertise in planning, executing, and managing technology initiatives, including budget oversight, vendor selection, and ensuring project goals align with business priorities.
- Team Leadership and Development: Ability to lead and develop a high-performing team, providing direction, coaching, and fostering a collaborative, results-driven culture.
- Security and Compliance Management: Strong understanding of data security, regulatory compliance, and best practices in cybersecurity, ensuring the integrity and security of all business data.
