Job Description
Job DescriptionBase + Bonus // Director of IT and Process Improvement needed for a growing logistics organization in Tampa, FL!
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kyle Beard
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Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are a dynamic and entrepreneurial company in the transportation industry, operating across both asset-based and brokerage divisions. Our mission is to drive innovation and excellence in transportation services, and we are seeking an impact-driven Director of IT and Process Improvement to join our executive team, reporting directly to the CEO.
Why join us?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with a passionate and innovative team.
- Career growth and development opportunities.
- A dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.
Job Details
Tired of just managing IT? This is your chance to lead digital transformation. You’ll optimize key systems like McLeod TMS, EDI, and AI-driven analytics, ensuring seamless integration across departments. If you thrive in high-energy environments, excel at strategic problem-solving, and have deep expertise in transportation tech, we want you on our team.
Key Responsibilities:
- System Optimization: Evaluate and enhance the IT infrastructure, including McLeod TMS and EDI, within 30 days.
- Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies and drive automation across load tracking, dispatch, and billing within 90 days.
- Data & Reporting: Develop a unified dashboard within 3 months, providing real-time insights for leadership.
- AI & Innovation: Lead AI-driven initiatives to improve forecasting, operational efficiency, and decision-making within 6 months.
- Cybersecurity & Compliance: Conduct a full security audit within 30 days, implementing risk mitigation strategies within 6 months.
- Training & Change Management: Develop IT training programs for managers and employees within 90 days.
- Scalability & Growth: Design a 3-year IT roadmap to ensure the technology infrastructure scales with business expansion.
- Vendor & Budget Management: Evaluate and optimize IT vendor contracts within 60 days and establish a cost-benefit analysis model for tech investments within 4 months.
Who You Are:
- A visionary IT leader who thrives in entrepreneurial, fast-growing environments.
- Experienced in transportation tech, including McLeod TMS, EDI, and AI-driven analytics.
- A strategic thinker who excels in systems optimization, data integration, and automation.
- Skilled in project management, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership.
Qualifications:
- 7+ years in IT leadership, process improvement, or digital transformation roles.
- Expertise in transportation/logistics IT systems, particularly McLeod TMS and EDI.
- Strong background in AI, automation, cybersecurity, and data analytics.
- Proven ability to lead IT strategy, drive efficiency, and optimize business processes.
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