Why Choose Suddath to “Move” your Career to the Next Level?

At Suddath, you can be part of something special and inclusive!  Join a team that has a 100+ year reputation for excellence as an innovative, growing and financially stable company that is dedicated to promoting a culture that thrives on inclusion and diversity. From numerous awards to being recognized as one of the best places to work, Suddath offers a caring, family environment while providing relocation and logistics services to people and companies all around the world.

What We Offer!

A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matchingWeekly pay for hourly-paid employees.  Biweekly pay for salaried employees.Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidaysA tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and developmentFor more information on our benefit offerings, please visit https://suddath.com/about/careers/ and scroll down to view our employee benefits. 

General position summary:

The Vice President of Enterprise Services is tasked with setting the strategic direction and roadmap for all IT application development, products and services related to enterprise and business functions across the company. This position entails overseeing Suddath's enterprise IT product development, architectural framework, and organization-wide services which support business strategies, improve employee efficiency, and accelerate the time-to-market for new product capabilities. The VP of Enterprise Services will collaborate with management and various departments to identify, propose, develop, implement, and sustain technologically effective and cost-efficient solutions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning: Develop, implement, and govern the organization's IT product strategy and development reference architecture (framework), ensuring alignment with business objectives and goals, and optimizing technology for improved business operations and customer satisfaction.

Financial Management: Oversee annual profit and loss statements and budgeting processes, approving financial decisions to drive cost reduction and meet budget expectations.

Architectural Principles: Establish and govern technology architectural standards to support the growth of the organization's IT assets, processes, development best practices, and capabilities, including design, implementation, and operation.

Service Delivery: Manage the delivery of all IT products, applications, integrations, and related operations, ensuring scalability, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness.

Stakeholder Management: Build relationships with key stakeholders, acting as an advisor and ensuring that IT services meet business requirements.

Innovation: Implement innovative capabilities to enhance competitive advantage and increase employee productivity.

Governance: Participate in IT planning and policy-making committees, promoting the development and adoption of technology standards, governance procedures, and performance metrics.

Project Management: Allocate resources for project-related activities, ensuring effective communication and timely delivery.

Team Leadership: Lead a team of IT professionals, including Business Program Managers, Business Analysts, Project Managers, and other relevant roles, with matrix reporting and influencing responsibilities.

Data Management: Manage Data Analysts supporting enterprise data marts and data lakes.

Development and Cloud Operations: Oversee efficient development releases, code repository management, and optimal operation and financial management of cloud operations (Azure).

Risk Management: Identify and manage risks and issues, ensuring projects are planned and executed according to organizational standards.

Quality Assurance: Ensure deliverables adhere to quality standards and reference architectural benchmarks.

Training & Support: Develop and maintain operational support plans, including training programs for business and operational teams.

Job Skills Required:

Skills: Proficiency in software design, application architecture, development processes, requirements analysis, and process enhancement.Leadership: Experience navigating matrix reporting structures and leading cross-functional teams effectively.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education & Experience:

Over 10 years of experience in managing extensive IT programs, architecture products, integrations, with strong business acumen and leadership through influence. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; an advanced degree is highly desirable.

Preferred Experience:

Background in logistics, transportation, or related industries is advantageous.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises multiple employees in the Technology department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Travel:

Less than 10% travel required.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to write routine reports.Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Operations:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to learn and effectively use software applications such as move management, accounting/billing, HRIS, timekeeping and other applications used in the performance of job duties.

Planning/Organization:

Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as situations and needs change throughout the workdayAbility to multi-task and organize workflow to manage daily responsibilities, meet deadlines and prioritize work.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

None required.

Working Conditions:

Cubicle working environmentNoise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Physical/Environmental Demands:

Activity:

Stand - Under 1/3 TimeWalk - Under 1/3 TimeSit – Over 2/3 TimeUse hands to finger, handle, or feel - Over 2/3 TimeReach with hands and arms – 1/3 to 2/3 TimeClimb or balance – NoneStoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – Under 1/3 TimeTalk or hear – over 1/3 to 2/3 timeTaste or smell – NoneOther - None

Physical Activity Level:

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.

Manual Dexterity:

Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.

Special Vision Requirements:

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

The Suddath Companies is a multifaceted group of companies that specialize in worldwide corporate employee relocations, household moving, warehouse and logistics management and specialized transportation services.

The Suddath Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.