Director, Technology Implementations - Remote - GXO Logistics Corporate Services, Inc.

At GXO, we're constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you'll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

At GXO, we're constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you'll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and the opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan.

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Led the pursuit and scope definition efforts for creating an IT cost model for new business opportunities, ensuring alignment with business requirements in collaboration with the sales, solutions design, and operations teams.
• Assists in development of IT team's response to customer RFP / RFI / RFQ's for business opportunities.
• Developed and sustained an effective engagement model with the sales and account management teams, fostering seamless communication and collaboration.
• Created standardized models to optimize and expedite the delivery of IT cost models for various types of solutions, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborated with implementation teams to leverage project lessons learned, applying standard models to improve the accuracy of IT cost models and implementation budgets.
• Oversee the Large-Scale implementation of Tier 1 Warehouse Management System for current and future GXO customers.
• Plan and organize the multistage progression of the system integration.
• Work with vendors, project managers, contractors, consultants, and technology staff to ensure the timely and effective implementation of the project.
• Liaise with client stakeholders to maintaining an effective, productive working relationship to ensure the optimal success of each implementation.
• Work with and provide technology input to other Directors working on the Warehouse project (Architects, Contractors and Executives) on the Design and function of the warehouse physical plant.
• Manage a large staff of subordinates and consultants ensuring effective use of managers, vendors, and capabilities.
• Take full ownership of the Warehouse system. Serve as the go to resource for the systems technical aspects.
• Establish strong trust-based relationships with business partners and stakeholders within corporate functions.
• Contribute and support towards building a business focused process and technology capabilities agenda, and roadmap
• See the project through to full implementation and assemble a team to properly maintain, manage and modify systems based on current requirements

At a minimum, you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 7 years of experience as a Leader in Technology or as a Senior Architect
• Experience with large scale and complex implementations of WMS
• Manhattan WMS experience

• MBA
• 10+ years of exp as a Senior Information Systems/Technology Manager or Senior Architect managing a large staff and groups of vendors
• Knowledge of E Commerce logistics and supply chain methodology and integration
• PMP
• Proven track record and ability to successfully complete large-scale WMS implementation projects from cradle to grave.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.