Director, IT & Process Improvement

This position is located in Reston, VA
This position is not remote work
US Citizenship or Green Card Holder - no sponsorship available

PURPOSE -

• Primary resource for providing direction for all StarKist applications. This includes the effective utilization and growth, maintenance and process improvements across all locations.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES -

• Planning and managing Application Assessment and Requirements activities
• Manage portfolio of projects and programs
• Assisting clients in defining key capabilities /requirements that will enable their strategy
• Planning and managing application design and architecture activities
• Being recognized as an expert on one or more of the key SAP modules (FI, CO, MM, PM, SD QM, PP, CoPa, CRM, BI)
• Creating project deliverable templates and standards
• Planning and managing program-wide application build, test, and deploy activities
• Identifying and monitoring interdependencies between various application implementation activities
• Planning and establishing ongoing application support
• Drive change by understanding and adapting to the cultural environment and developing strategies on how to overcome barriers
• Effective creation and management of both a capital and general administrative expense budgets

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES -

• 10 to 15 years of Management experience
• Strong with SAP in one or more of the following areas: FI, CO, MM, PM, SD QM, PP, CRM, BI, Tech Arch and Basis
• Experience with cloud-based computing, hosting and virtualization
• Strong understanding of Security (including Firewalls, Malware, Phishing)
• Bachelor's Degree in IT, Business or related field, Master's Degree or MBA is a plus
• Proven ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• 10% to 15% travel (domestic/international)

Additional Considerations:

• Experience estimating projects (beyond creating and managing plans)
• Experience managing third party application support provider
• Experience negotiating contracts
• Experience in a multi-site/cultural environment

If you have a disability and cannot apply online, please mail your resume and cover letter to:

StarKist Co.

1875 Explorer Street

10th Floor

Reston, VA 20190

ATTN: Human Resources

Please note: this option is for individuals with disabilities only.

StarKist Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability