Director - Supply Chain Applications - Manufacturing Plants

Responsibilities:The primary function of this position is to provide the vision, strategic direction on technology and systems for the Plant, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain functions. This position works with the Director of Customer and e-Business facing applications to deliver necessary capabilities to support customer facing applications needs through back end systems requirements. This position will also work with the Supply Chain Management (sales and operation planning), RD&E groups, GSS, COO and the operation directors in Scholastic and Memory Book. The director has responsibility for end to end application scoping, planning, development, implementation and post-implementation maintenance and support activities covering business functionality in the Manufacturing, Plant and Supply Chain. Prepare program and/or project requests, priorities and plans for assigned areas of applications and initiate approved programs and projects based on IT procedures and guidelines Ensure the development of technical solution designs and manage the Programming /Configuration of application solutionsManage the implementation application solutions and the maintenance of application solutions;People management/development.Manages the relationship with external applications development vendorsWorks with business managers to define and monitor service level agreements, and negotiates appropriate support commitments for third party products.Provides overall direction and guidance to applications development project teams. As part of an applications life cycle management process, collaborate with IT Operations, business staff and IT Liaisons to plan, assess, prioritize, and schedule applications development and enhancement requests. Reviews all systems development project plans and coordinates schedules and related departmental activity. Has responsibility for ensuring that committed projects are completed: on time, within budget, free of defects and as planned, by reviewing and evaluating the work of subordinate staff.Responsible for the development cost center within the IS budget and is charged with developing the annual budget, approving actual spending against it and insuring that it remains within approved spending limits. Responsible for tracking project spend and correctly identifying capital work for depreciation.Qualifications:A Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related analytical field is required.A minimum of eight years of IT application development and large IT project management experience. A thorough understanding and an implementation of application design, development and implementation work processes, deliverables, and tools. Proven ability and relevant experience in business work process design and application design and development. Proven ability to consistently complete key deliverables and business programs and projects within scope, on time and within budget. Proven ability in establishing and maintaining a 5 year plan in conjunction with the business vision / plan. Experience implementing back end systems including ERP system conversions. Knowledgeable in mainframe systems and conversions. Current in new technologies and alternative approaches to traditional ERP systems. Proven ability to keep ahead of technology as it relates to information technology in manufacturing and supply chain management. Experienced in "agile" development methodologies. Experienced in digital printing manufacturing technologies and systems. Very strong project management discipline and the ability to develop a project based work environment. Skilled at working with executive management in understanding business needs, creating technology vision, and developing project roadmaps. Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated leadership, initiative and innovation are key attributes.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and computers in general. Ability to work within timelines and in pressure situations. Strong problem solving, negotiating, and decision making skills. Ability to handle multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities. A broad understanding of general business and management practices and system design techniques and controls.Knowledge and experience in Application Software - Custom Built and Packages, Database Software, E-Business Software, Business Warehouse Software and Web Portals. Certification in Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Framework (preferred)Certification in Project Management (preferred)Ability to work extended work hours and shifts as necessary. Some travel will be required to the plants.TO APPLY: Please visit our web site and apply on line at: http://www.jostens.com/EmploymentOpportunities/default.aspJostens embraces and supports a diverse workforce as an EEO/AA employer.