Kays Lifestyle POSITION: Director, IT Solutions REPORTING TO: Chief Technology Officer LOCATION: Home Office, Toronto IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: Participating as a member of the IT Senior Management Team in the development of the overall Information Technology strategy for the business Consulting with department heads involved with proposed projects to ensure cooperation and further define nature of project. Reviewing project feasibility studies. Establishing work standards and time line goals for projects. Preparing progress reports to inform supervisor of project status and deviation from goals. Analyzing complex business needs presented by the user community and/or clients and recommends technical solutions Producing detailed time line for each application release and implements effective project control by monitoring the progress of the software release and reporting the status Directing and prioritizing the work load of subordinate personnel Approving all business requirements prior to the technical solution Representing the IS function at customer review meeting when appropriate Performing salary administration and conducting interviews and making recommendations for new hires, consultants and/or replacement personnel. Annual Budgeting and Ongoing Control of Expenses AND YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of 7 years of retail experience Three to five years experience leading, developing and training people A college or university degree in computers/technology is required - or equivalent work experience Experience in implementing effective and innovative software development methodologies Demonstrated leadership and professionalism across all business management levels Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and motivate professional staff Broad knowledge of data processing systems, concepts, and methodologies Understanding of general business, retailing, supply chain and ecommerce Proven ability to influence, negotiate, and develop relationships at multiple levels of an organization and across a wide variety of personalities & function areas Demonstrated project management skills working with internal resources, external consulting & technology service providers Solid writing skills and strong ability to create and deliver high-impact presentations (strong written and verbal communication skills) Strong understanding of key levers of profitability for retailers, wholesalers, and publishers Proven experience in analysis, system design, process flow, development of functional specification and the effective use of software development methodologies Incumbent must recognize that this is a demanding retail environment and change is the driving force. The incumbent must be able to operate appropriately/effectively within that expectation and manage his/her own priorities THEN: We invite you to share in our success and apply for a career filled with possibilities. Please send your resumé to: Manager, Human Resources & Organizational Development Indigo Books & Music Inc. Fax: (416) 646-8914 Email: careers@indigo.ca Open Books. Open Minds. Open Doors. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Retail Corporate Profile Management SEDAR Filings News Releases Online Corporate Profile Management News Releases Info Desk iREWARDS Program About Our Company Affiliate Opportunities Careers Contact Us Corporate Sales Gift Certificates Privacy Policy Shipping Rates Store Locations Wish List chapters.indigo.ca: home Shopping Bag | Account Centre | Wish List | Help iREWARDS Program | Corporate Sales | Store Locations All Products Books DVD Video Gifts Books Advanced Search Search Tips Browse Books Art and Architecture Audiobooks Biography & Memoir Business and Finance Children's Books Computers View all Categories Browse DVD Action & Adventure Comedies Dramas Foreign Films Horror & Suspense Kids & Family View all Categories Browse Video Action & Adventure Comedies Dramas Foreign Films Horror & Suspense Kids & Family View all Categories . Books at Chapters and Chapters Bookstore Chapter's Bookstore • Chapters Home Page • Chaptersbooks • Chapters Books Vancouver • Chapters Books Toronto • Smiths Bookstore, Canada • Chapter's Bookstore • Indigo Online Bookstore • Chapters In Montreal • Chapters Bookstore • Chapters Com • www.Chapters.ca • Chapters Indigo Ca Coupons • Chapters Indego • Chapters Pointe Claire • Chapters Ontario • Chapters Hours • Chapters Coupon • Chapters Indigo Coupon • Indigo Bookstore • Chapters Ontario • www.Chapters.com • Indigo Website, Canada • Chapters Book Shop • Chapters Bookstore Locations • . For more used books and discount textbooks at Indigo Bookstore, Canada online bookstore, follow this link.