Lead, IT Applications (Store Systems)

GENERAL PURPOSE :

The IT Applications Lead for Store Systems Backend Applications leads projects that apply new or existing technologies and solutions to solve business needs. They partner with the business to determine system needs, influencing and guiding the change process from concept to implementation. They coordinate the efforts of internal and external staff, as well as key business partners on initiatives. They provide support of existing production systems and leads in the execution of new system projects / initiatives. The IT Applications Lead also serves as a functional and / or technical expert in one or more disciplines and works with software and / or hardware vendors on enhancements and production issues.

The base salary range for this role is $109,900 - $187,450. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Develop partnership, acting as a liaison between technical and business teams to understand, troubleshoot, interpret and advise on technical questions / issues / projects or business use cases.
• Collaborate with internal and external IT teams to resolve / improve IT processes and procedures. Maintain stability and quality of service by ensuring standard operation standards, processes and documentation are followed and kept current.
• Ability to lead development of content and deliver / present to Senior Leadership.
• Lead in analyzing the use of new and existing technology to meet current and future business needs and drive new capabilities or enhancements. Investigate new tools, applications, and technologies and determine how these can be used to solve business problems. Understand business trends and the need for competitive advantage.
• Lead projects throughout the entire IT Project Software Delivery Lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring that requirements are defined accurately, systems are designed / coded or purchased that meet the defined requirements and are executed efficiently.
• Create detailed project plans, coordinates team resources and manages to overall project timeline. Ensure that test plans, communication plans, training plans and support plans are designed and executed successfully, on time and in budget.
• Required system and user documentation is created accurately, projects are completed on time and within or under budget and anticipated business benefits are achieved.
• Work with other leads on large projects and collaborates, either as a lead or a team member. Expected to perform business design and analysis, internal consulting, application testing, and application design reviews.
• Plan and communicates execution of release and deployment approach with all stakeholders.
• Support activities for defined area / department. Align management on activities to prioritize problems and requests.
• Support existing production systems, coordinate related support and enhancement activities.

COMPETENCIES : People

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Business

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QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED :

Preferred Qualifications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ADA :

This position requires the ability to work in an office environment, including using a computer, attending meetings, working as part of a team, and the ability to communicate with team members and others. Regular attendance also is a requirement of the position.

This role requires regular in-office presence, including attending in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and / or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work. #LI-Hybrid

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

N / A

DISCLAIMER :

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.