Manager, Systems
Position ID#: 14465
# Positions: 1
State: PA
City: Etters
Category: Corporate - Information Services
Store #: ..
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Job Description:
SUMMARY
The primary purpose of this position is to assist Information Services (IS) development management in ensuring quality delivery of applications, enhancements, and maintenance by providing guidance in the use of development methodologies and toolsets. Frequent independent judgments are essential. The incumbent is also required to perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:
* Lead a group of system engineers and/or other technical associates in successfully achieving business priorities and providing computerized business solutions through the application of both technical and business knowledge.
* Apply vast experience with Information Technology (IT) and recommend business solutions.
* Recommend technical processes and product improvements within the business line; consider the entire organization’s IT objectives to achieve results.
* Proactively recommend and influence process, design, and product improvements within the business line; consider the overall business organization when making technical decisions.
* Lead process- and system-improvement activities.
* Draw on thorough understanding of basic project management tools, application development methodologies, and quality assurance techniques while accomplishing daily technical duties.
* Anticipate problems; apply business and technical expertise in developing and presenting innovative business solutions.
* Participate in the development of both tactical and strategic solutions to business partner problems.
* Demonstrate team leadership capabilities; make decisions with minimal direction; act as a coach; influence tactical direction.
* Lead, plan, schedule, and control projects using established processes; participate in establishing project requirements; communicate business goals and provide the team with direction to meet those goals.
* Builds relationships with multiple levels of business partner peers and management
* Understand financial and budgetary concepts; perform salary administration.Supervisory Responsibilities
This position directly supervises Master System Engineers, System Engineers 2, System Engineers 1, and/or Entry Level System Engineers and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Rite Aid policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, directing, rewarding, and disciplining associates; appraising associate performance; and resolving complaints.
Experience / Requirements:
Other Skills, Abilities, and/or Training
The following qualities are required:
* Committed to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated.
* Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
* Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency.
* Ability to work weekends or extended days on an occasional basis.
* Accuracy and attention to detail.
* Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects.
* Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes.
* Ability to work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines.
* Proven ability to provide leadership and guidance; excellent communication and people skills.
* Typing speed of 40 WPM.
* Proficiency with the Microsoft®Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access), CASE tools, and project management tools.
Education:
Bachelor's degree (BS) in Information Systems, plus seven (7) to ten (10) years' experience in application development and delivery; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in conducting formal training, using data-analysis and interactive-development techniques, and evaluating new technologies and techniques is desirable.
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