IT Director

Position Summary: At AutoZone, our Directors are responsible for several management teams of AutoZoners in the development, implementation, and support of AutoZone’s existing and new software applications and hardware platforms. You will be challenged to work closely with business partners to ensure that the organization’s requirements for business systems are effectively forecast, prioritized, and met. This position is highly strategic in nature, and you will be challenged to look and influence medium to long rang (2-5 year view) business goals. Key Responsibilities: We expect you to easily build partnerships with assigned business partners to understand, identify and define their current and future needs in support of the business strategy. You will truly help set the direction of system implementation within AutoZone AutoZoners have a contagious work ethic; including a high sense of urgency to resolve issues quickly, creatively and efficiently. We also expect a high sense of responsibility and the ability to influence others We expect the ability to articulate issues, build consensus around recommendations, and clearly align our teams around the most appropriate next steps to come naturally As an AutoZoner, you will be surrounded consistently by top tier talent (both onsite as well as remote); to effectively manage your team you will be expected to hold a high level of organization, detail orientation, and the ability to articulate issues clearly As a Director, you will be challenged to intake business partner requests based on a cost-benefit analysis of the business benefit and to also provide counsel to business management Your role will be highly influential by directing the design and development of modifications to current systems and/or creation of new systems to meet business partner needs in a timely and cost-effective manner In addition to implementation, you will also be responsible for support of our existing technologies We will require that you direct the effective implementation of new systems including roll-out support, business partner training, performance monitoring and ongoing maintenance You will be required to effectively interacts with IT and business management to resolve operating, technical and coordination problems that may impact system effectiveness and operations As an expert in your field, we will require you to participate as a member of the IT management team in functional activities such as planning, budgeting, special projects, and other initiatives that span the organization. Functional Competencies: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Information Technology or related field, Master’s degree preferred Our Directors typically possess fifteen to twenty years’ experience based on consistently demonstrated and increasing capabilities: Within your experience, we expect to see at least five years of deep technical experience within a Supply Chain ecosystem We will inquire heavily about your large/complex/cross-functional project experience. Including deliverables and outcomes regarding budget and deadlines Proficiency with software architecture, methodology, governance, and roll-out/implementation process Systems analysis and consulting skills; along with a continual desire and capacity to learn Global IT support and team leadership across international borders Project management – estimating, planning, controlling, and execution Core Competencies: Puts Customers First Provides WOW! Customer service every time, every where Understands customer needs and solves their problem Shows sense of urgency in correctly meeting customer needs Team Player Is a reliable and supportive team member Values the ideas and opinions of others Gives recognition for good work Builds strong relationships with others Resolves conflict effectively Steps in and assumes leadership roles when needed Communicates Effectively Communicates in a clear, straightforward, respectful way Demonstrates effective listening skills Listens and assumes positive intent Shares information in a timely manner Results the Right Way Does what it takes to do the job right (WITTDTJR) Is accountable, takes ownership and meets commitments Prioritizes well, plans and executes in a manner of high integrity and ethics Makes decisions based on what is best for AutoZone Development Focused Asks for and embraces feedback Owns professional development Provides feedback and ideas to develop others Embraces Change Understands and is open to change Looks for ways to improve our processes, services and products while maintaining our culture of thrift Encourages innovative thinking Physical Demands: Typical physical demands are required to perform the work, such as some walking, standing, bending, or carrying of light items