IT Director

Grow your career with Remco! A leader in the Warehousing & Transportation industry as a Director of IT responsible for management and execution of IT infrastructure and operating systems (Transport and Warehouse Management systems).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees the company’s technology road map for all technical infrastructure and establishes system software performance and quality standards
• Sets project priorities and provides direction to the IT team related to system software evaluation, installation and maintenance
• Ensures that cyber security systems, controls and procedures are operating effectively to manage vulnerabilities, and provide continuous protection from external and internal parties
• Oversee applications management and development in Transportation division.
• Lead the design of IT solutions for clients and internal to operations or other functions
• Lead the implementation of new clients from an IT perspective, integration and system set-up
• Manage IT department staff including hiring and performance management.
• Responsible to Negotiate contract, hardware/software pricing with all vendors and suppliers
• Responsible for the management and maintenance of electronic hardware, such as photo copier contracts, camera systems, building alarm systems and time and attendance clocks.

Project Management Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
• Direct and manage implementation project development from beginning to end.
• Develop and define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Responsible for all vendor management and contracts
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management or related degrees
• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification an asset or strong familiarity with project management software
• 5+ years direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience coordinating and/supporting IT business processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage project team resources, budget, change requests and timeline
• Experience in warehouse, distribution, 3PL, and transportation operations / industries is a benefit
• Proficient in all Microsoft products, Outlook, Excel
• Familiar with programming languages
• Database and operating systems experience
• Competent and proficient understanding of platforms
• Solid working knowledge of current Internet technologies

For over 50+ years Remco has built a solid reputation across Canada as the innovative leader in warehousing & distribution with locations in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver and a distribution network that reaches Canada's retail stores and outlets on a scheduled basis.

What distinguishes the Remco team most is the can-do attitude and flexibility of our people. Each member of our team takes personal pride in helping our clients gain momentum towards greater success.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with us? Send us your resume, we would love to hear from you!

At Remco we act with Integrity. Our workplace is built on mutual respect and inclusion. We know that diversity of experience has led to success. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, beliefs, and identities.

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