Essential Functions
o Lead IT department operational planning and projects and organize and negotiate the
allocation of IT resources.
o Work with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new
technology implementations.
o Ensure the efficient utilization of IT resources – including personnel and equipment –
across the organization.
o Oversee all reports and documentation related to network and systems operations.
o Develop maintenance schedules for network and systems equipment.
o Conduct system feasibility studies and testing.
o Develop and implement all functional policies and procedures, including those for
network architecture, standards, purchasing, and service provision.
Position Qualifications
Education:
o University degree in the field of computer science or information systems or
equivalent 12+ years related work experience.
Experience:
o Strong technical knowledge of network and PC operating systems.
o Strong technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and standards.
o Extensive application support experience.
o Extensive knowledge of programming languages.
o Proven experience in IT infrastructure planning and development.
o Excellent understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
o In-depth knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
o Strong understanding of human resource management principles, practices, and
procedures.
o Strong understanding of project management principles.
Skills:
General:
o Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and
support of IT systems, including networks, data centers, servers, PCs, operating
systems, and associated hardware.
o Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and
initiatives.
o Approve purchase of equipment and supplies in order to meet operational
requirements of the business.
o Analyze existing operations and make recommendations for the improvement and
growth of the network infrastructure and IT systems.
o Conduct research and remain current with the latest technologies and solutions in
support of procurement efforts.
o Develop requests for proposals.
Administrative & Compliance skills:
o Practice asset management for IT hardware, software, and equipment.
o Manage operations staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling,
development, evaluation, and disciplinary actions.
o Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the
organization’s executives, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent IT
activities.
o Oversee operations-related projects and project portfolio.
o Assist in the provisioning of end-user services, including help desk and technical
support services.
Founded in 1913, Signode is a global leader in transit packaging solutions, dedicated to optimizing end-of-line packaging operations and protecting products in transit. With over $2B+ in revenue and more than 6,000 employees across 80+ manufacturing facilities on six continents, Signode offers a comprehensive range of automated packaging equipment, tools, consumables, robotics and automation solutions.
Signode has a rich history of innovation and customer-focused solutions and continues to invest significantly in research and development to meet the evolving needs of the supply chain. The evolving Signode portfolio, including plastic and steel strapping, stretch wrapping and hooding, warehouse automation, protective packaging and more, are all designed to enhance load integrity and streamline operations for dozens of industry verticals.
Headquartered in Tampa, FL, Signode is the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. and delivers its extensive portfolio of products and services under a network of trusted brands offering integrated transit packaging solutions to its customers.
