The Manager, Solutions Development leads the development of new technology solutions from conception until adoption. This individual works cross functionally with multiple internal and external stakeholders to deliver technological capabilities in accordance with our 3-year strategy. This role is responsible for setting the priorities for a team of product owners and their respective solutions. The Manager will build close working relationships with multiple internal stakeholders across Logistics Solutions, Delivery Solution, Finance, Human Capital, and NPD to ensure solutions are launched successfully and value is delivered for the customer and for the company.
Areas of Accountabilities
Lead and Grow the Product Management Team
Lead a team of 2-3 product owners with responsibility for up to 6-10 technology products
In collaboration with Human Capital build strong-identity teams that apply diverse skill sets and perspectives to achieve common goals
Engage the Learning and Development team to build tools to ensure product development acumen on the team
Mentor, coach and support the team that drives trust, credibility, and future leadership
Bring expertise to the roadmap and strategy development process
Assist IT Senior Leadership in the development of the technology road map
Identify technology trends in the marketplace and how they can apply to existing or new technology solutions and business processes
Drive the solution design process to maximize Rehrig value
Establish solution design process, enabling effective cross-functional communication and creation of commercialized solutions, and ensure integration of that process with the overall OEB process for business projects
Define and ensure solution configurations that are developed are secure, resilient, scalable, and comply with architectural best practices and systems strategy
Work with the Director of IT Operations, Senior Manager of Enterprise Solutions, Enterprise Architect, and PMO to accurately estimate and deliver products consistently on time and on budget
Become a trusted advisor to key stakeholders across the organization
Build and manage internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate with the VP of IT to establish and evangelize a vision of a fully digital Rehrig Pacific Company
Develop solutions that drive business process efficiency and Rehrig Pacific
Assist in defining opportunities for Tech Adoption
Support the strategic plan of the VP of IT as the subject matter expert on internal business processes
Identify new business process areas as targets for digitalization that are currently untapped
Drive ideation sessions to develop new solution opportunities
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
B.S. in Business Administration, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or Engineering
Exceptional verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience with cross-functional
Well-developed writing and presentation skills
Problem solving and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to research and analyze problems providing feedback, guidance and direction
Demonstrated experience with complex enterprise IT solutions (ERP, CRM, MES, WMS, etc)
Applied project management skills in developing technology solutions
5-10 years• experience managing technology software/hardware products or related experience
2-3 years• experience effectively managing high functioning teams
