Job Description:

Director of Information Technology: iSeries (AS/400) Salary: $135,000 - $155,000 plus bonusCandidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.Responsible for planning, organizing, monitoring and controlling all aspects of application development, related to the iSeries (AS/400) based ERP system, and the implementation of 3rd party package software and Web/Windows based applications. This position will proactively interface, with internal and external customers, vendors, project managers, and technical/programming staff to ensure effective definition and the delivery of business applications. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.Responsibilities Include:Managing IT Development staff and any contract staff membersDesign, development and delivery of quality business applicationsUsing technical and functional expertise to be a lead in designing solutionsLead design and review sessions with development team, business partners and managementManage multiple, parallel projects using formal project management methodologiesMaintain controls that accurately reflect completed work against project plans, schedules and budgets, and ensure user/management involvement at appropriate milestonesManage application design through the various life-cycle stages from business need through design and deliveryManage project priorities, scope, budgets, timelines and expectationsReview and assess vendor solutions and proposalsLead the development of project documentation and training materials where applicableProvide technical support and assistance as necessaryEstablish and enforce best practices and implement policies and procedures for compliance to ensure company wide standards are followed and meet SOX complianceProvide management with regular communication on the progress of projects and other initiativesCoordinate intra-departmental projects and resourcesResponsible for the management of staffingFacilitate a departmental culture that encourages ownership of departmental goals and a positive service cultureExperience/Qualifications Include;Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experienceExperience within Manufacturing and/or Distribution (Supply Chain) environments8+ years demonstrated application development management experience in an ERP environment iSeries (AS/400) and Windows/Web Based solutionsStrong technical knowledge of IBM i (AS/400), RPG, CLP, SQL and DB2/400Results-oriented professional who is a self starter with excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to use MS Office tools: Excel, Word, Power Point, Visio, ProjectDemonstrated success of establishing, managing and maintaining effective working relationships at the management level, internal and external to an organizationStrong leadership, teaching and mentoring skillsCritical thinking, strong analytical skills and problem solving abilityAbility to prioritize multiple projects, requests and support tasks effectively and efficientlyMust be a team playerKnowledge of iSeries based ERP Solutions, .NET, TFS, Web and Windows based architecture, Mobile, Bar-coding, Aldon, Robot, XML, HTML, and CGIExperience integrating websites to an IBM i in a B2B and B2C environment a plus