Description

Who We Are:

Swift Transportation has been an Industry leader for many years with a profound history dating back to the 1960s. Swift is the largest truckload carrier in America with various locations throughout the nation that allow our drivers, shop employees, and office staff to cultivate strong connections. We are a company that is passionate about continual learning and improvement which in turn, allows for a diverse amount of advancement and growth opportunities. We place a strong emphasis on culture because we strongly believe that it is a key contributor in achieving overall results here at Swift.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Provide resource support to project managers and self-managed agile teams for multiple business areas. Review all application artifacts and/or documents prior to release into production.

• Oversee assigned development staff, ensuring appropriately staffed, operating within budget constraints and that systems meet organizational requirements and exceed expectations.
• Ensure assigned employees have career development plans that provide the organization with strong bench strength for future leaders and specialized individual contributors.
• Review and approve project team work prior to moving into production.
• Participate in CAB reviews.
• Serve as a subject matter expert as needed.
• Oversee implementation and/or upgrades of software applications.
• Research appropriate new applications and provide leadership with assessment of viability of implementing into KNX.
• Ensure projects are on schedule and within budget and report status accurately to both Information Technology leadership and the business unit sponsor(s).
• Ensure applications are appropriately scaled for business processes supported.
• Monitor the level of customer satisfaction, at regular intervals or after each significant implementation/upgrade of software applications.
• Stay current with technologies and lead continuous process improvement initiatives that add organizational value and optimize services.
• Work with key stakeholders to provide technical solutions that differentiate us from the competition.
• Refine and update technical, managerial and business skills and experience through work assignments, advanced technical and business training, attending professional and business industry conferences and actively participating in professional organizations.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objective.

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Qualifications: What you need to bring

• 10+ years of experience in Application Development required.
• 4+ years of leadership experience required.
• Previous project management experience required.
• Previous experience working in Transportation/Logistics industry preferred.
• Must be able to lead and motivate team to achieve desired results.
• Must possess proven ability to collaborate, build relationships and influence others including external vendors and service providers.
• Must possess strong communication skills with a proven ability to understand key concepts and communicate effectively with technical staff, business stakeholders and senior management.
• Must possess high levels of personal integrity when conducting the professional affairs of the organization and dealing with sensitive and confidential data relating to risks and cost.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer and Information Science, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
• Masters preferred.

What we offer:

Our Benefits Package includes 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance as well as pet insurance. We also offer an Employee Stock Purchase plan, paid training, wellness programs, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change), Military Leave, and discounts with our vendors.

Volunteer opportunities to support our local communities- We have an adoration for helping others which is why we have worked hard to establish partnerships with organizations such as Children's Miracle Network and Habitat for Humanity that allow us to give back.

Training, Development & Growth Opportunities - Our success at Swift is driven by our people! Our goal is to provide a supportive environment that promotes growth and advancement. We invest the time to ensure our employees receive the best training, along with all the tools and resources to thrive.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - A diverse workforce allows us to achieve a dynamic business advantage where we can openly collaborate, thus bringing new ideas to the table that contribute to innovative and effective solutions. Everyone at Swift has a voice and your opinion matters.

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.