5-7 years of experience in IT management or related field
Strong technical knowledge with a focus on operational efficiencies
Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences
Proven ability to develop and mentor team members
Analytical mindset for effective decision-making
Results-driven with a focus on accountability and performance
Experience in managing change and fostering continuous improvement
Responsibilities
Coaches and develops team members for skill enhancement and career growth
Fosters a collaborative and respectful team culture aligned with company values
Plans resources to meet productivity and quality goals
Establishes controls to monitor team effectiveness and goal achievement
Prepares reports to track progress on strategic objectives
Builds relationships across various organizational levels to enhance collaboration
Identifies and implements improvements in processes and technology
Stays updated on industry trends to serve as a knowledgeable resource
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
Supportive team culture that values collaboration and respect
Access to the latest technologies and industry trends
Engagement in strategic decision-making processes
A role that emphasizes both technical and people management skills
Full Job Description
Overview
As a Manager of IT, you'll manage both technology and people. On the technology side, you'll improve operational efficiencies and create value for our customers by identifying and addressing areas of improvement and by working with our internal teams to build better solutions and processes. On the people side, you'll build a team of high performers by recruiting, developing, mentoring, and managing individual contributors at all levels.
Responsibilities
Coaches, mentors, and develops team members, providing them with appropriate skill building and career development opportunities.
Consciously fosters an engaging, collaborative, and respectful team culture that is consistent with the NFI's mission, vision, and values.
Plans and allocates resources to effectively staff and achieve individual, team, and project productivity, quality, and continuous improvement goals.
Establishes and maintains relevant controls and feedback systems to monitor and measure team productivity, goal achievement, and overall effectiveness.
Prepares periodic reports for management to track strategic goal accomplishment.
Actively builds and strengthens relationships with IT employees, other managers, directors, VPs, and other designated and/or relevant contacts within the organization.
Solicits and/or identifies problems, assuming accountability for the development and implementation of improvements in process, technology, information flow, and operational efficiency.
Understands how their team / area of responsibility fits into the larger organization and actively works to strengthen those connections.
Stays up to date with current trends and emerging technologies in their area of expertise, serving as a knowledgeable resource to all levels of the organization.
Qualifications
Functional Expertise: Applies technical knowledge to produce results and make improvements. Understands how the teams' different processes and systems impact one another.
Communication and Collaboration: Respectfully expresses opinions and supports difficult decisions. Develops and delivers communications (verbal and written) that convey a clear understanding of the audience's needs. Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others, including internal and external customers, to meet shared objectives.
Development: Exhibits commitment to the development of NFI employees, including active ownership of self-development. Empowers and challenges team members to reach their full potential. Recruits, develops, and retains a high performing team. Actively addresses performance gaps; partners with appropriate partners.
Analysis and Decision Making: Uses all available resources to make good decisions. Knows when and how to partner with others when facing a problem.
Results Focus: Action oriented. Assumes appropriate level of accountability for goals, critical issues, and performance.
Managing Change and Continuous Improvement: Demonstrates an entrepreneurial mindset towards change. Takes risks, creates new, and better ways for the organization to be successful.
Profit Center
PC-1031
About NFI Industries
NFI Industries is a transportation and logistics company that provides a range of services, including warehousing, distribution, and transportation management. The company was founded in 1932 by Israel Brownstein and Samuel Rosenberg, and is headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. NFI Industries operates more than 50 million square feet of warehouse space and has a fleet of over 4,000 tractors and 9,000 trailers. The company serves a variety of industries, including retail, food and beverage, and healthcare.
