Senior Manager, Technology - Hybrid
Company: XPO Logistics, Inc.
Location: Marietta
Posted on: May 6, 2022
Job Description:
Solutions driven success.XPO is a top ten global provider of
transportation services, with a highly integrated network of
people, technology and physical assets. At XPO Logistics, we look
for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively
in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of
experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future
for yourself and XPO. If you're looking for a growth opportunity,
join us at XPO. -As the Senior Manager, Technology, you'll be
responsible to lead and execute digital and product development
strategy and vision. This role will need to be accomplished at
relationship building and gaining support at all levels. You'll
establish and set short and long-range objectives, set strategy for
the function, gain buy-in of the various stakeholders, and
establish the criteria for monitoring progress and measuring
success.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:
- Lead digital and product development teams to support the
Express Business Unit
- Develop strategy for several products, engaging customers and
consumers, focusing on data, digital and API's
- Develop and deliver new "best in class" DMS (Delivery
Management System) product
- Integrate and collaborate with other business units to provide
comprehensive delivery solutions to our common customers
- Coordinate with various teams, including Sales, Business &
other IT teams, to assess severity and priority of work
requests
- Grow and manage a team that is composed of both onshore and
offshore resources
- Manage the planning and execution of initiatives, including
managing all associated resources, to meet committed delivery
dates
- Drive continuous improvement of the change control process,
including modifying policies and procedures as needed What you need
to succeed at XPO:At a minimum, you'll need:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military
experience
- 5 years leadership experience delivering transformational
solutions and large scale technology platforms with a focus product
development
- Strong knowledge of requirements gathering, system testing,
software quality assurance and scope control best practices and
methodologiesIt'd be great if you also have:
- M.S. in Computer Science, Analytics, Math, Computer Science or
related field
- 15 years of global leadership experience delivering
transformational solutions and large scale technology
platforms
- 15 strong years of transportation experience
- 10 years of experience working with Clients and Operations and
in in managing large Transportation Management software
- 3 years of management experience or the proven ability to lead
a team
- Strong experience in multiple software environments
management
- Strong expertise in agile project methodologyBe part of
something big.XPO is a leading provider of world-class 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 XPO
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. -XPO adheres to CDC,
OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All
employees and visitors are expected to comply with XPO 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 XPO's candidate privacy statement -
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