Knight-Swift Transportation is looking for an IT Leader to provide crucial resource support to project managers and self-managed teams. In this role, you will oversee assigned employees, ensure processes and policies are followed, and be a key driver of career development for your team members.
What You'll Do
- Oversee assigned employees, ensuring appropriate staffing, adherence to budget constraints, and that systems meet organizational requirements.
- Ensure assigned employees have career development plans to build strong bench strength for future leaders and specialized contributors.
- Effectively oversee IT-related processes, ensure all IT policies are followed, and review and approve project team work prior to production deployment.
- May develop software and ensure applications are ready for approval and promotion into production.
- May participate in Change Advisory Board (CAB) reviews as needed.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on various topics.
- Perform and direct the overall definition of information technology requirements.
- Review work of assigned employees by regularly meeting with project managers, scrum masters, or lead developers for performance feedback.
- Ensure senior IT leaders are made aware of all risks, problems, or potential problem situations in a timely manner.
- Refine technical and business skills through work assignments, advanced training, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations.
- Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.
What We're Looking For
- 8+ years of experience as an application developer, scrum master, and/or IT project manager.
- Previous experience with other IT areas such as network or systems administration.
- A proven ability to lead and motivate others to achieve desired results.
- Proven ability to collaborate, build relationships, and influence others, including external vendors and service providers.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to understand key concepts and communicate effectively with technical staff, business stakeholders, and senior management.
- High levels of personal integrity when conducting professional affairs and handling sensitive, confidential data relating to risk and cost.
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer and Information Science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) plan
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Disability, Supplemental, and Life Insurance
- Pet insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid training
- Wellness programs
- Flexible Spending Account
- Tuition Assistance Programs
- Military Leave
- Vendor discounts
- Volunteer opportunities to support local communities
- Training, Development & Growth Opportunities
Work Mode
This position is based locally in Phoenix, Arizona.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
