Director of Technology - Implementation & Support (R7015)

Company: Taylor
Location: Taylor
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

Taylor Corporation has big plans for the future and we need talented leaders to get us there. We power the world's leading brands - and our employees' careers - by unlocking potential everywhere we see it. If you love to lead, are open to new ideas and inspire the best in others, we should talk. We're passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we're looking for professionals like you. Want to be part of something powerful? It's time to look at Taylor., One of the top five graphics communications companies in North America, Taylor's family of companies provide a diverse set of products, services and technologies addressing the toughest communication challenges. For 45 years, Taylor has been a premier provider of powerful and innovative products, services and expertise for individuals, businesses and distributors large and small. Our 12,000+ employees spanning more than 25 states and nine countries work diligently to create the interactive, printing and marketing solutions that have helped build some of the world's more recognizable brands. Everything we do begins with identifying the unique priorities and needs of our customers and creating one-of-a-kind solutions. We offer a full range of benefits to power our employees' potential including: health, dental, vision and life insurance; a 401(k) plan; paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, and more. Director of Technology - Implementation & Support (R7015)

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Position at Curtis 1000 Inc.

Your Leadership.

Our Power.

Unlimited Potential.

Taylor Corporation has big plans for the future and we need talented leaders to get us there. We power the world's leading brands - and our employees' careers - by unlocking potential everywhere we see it. If you love to lead, are open to new ideas and inspire the best in others, we should talk. We're passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we're looking for professionals like you.

Want to be part of something powerful? It's time to look at Taylor.

Your Opportunity: Curtis 1000 (a division of Taylor Corporation) is looking for a Director of Technology, Implementation & Support to lead the implementation of our value-add technology platforms with our customers. The Director will lead the process of defining, executing and measuring success for customer implementation and support across our platforms.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years of experience in implementing technology platforms that drive value to clients. The candidate must be comfortable working in a matrix organizational structure, driving formal implementation management and customer support processes, and providing concise executive level communication.

This position is a role for a seasoned technology leader capable of juggling high profile customers. A strong candidate will have a solid experience with technology, customer/account management, project management, people management, functional team leadership, as well as superb skills in communications, problem-solving, cross-team coordination, processes, and change management.

This position ensures day to day execution of Customer Technology Implementation operational processes ensuring delivery at the highest level of customer satisfaction to our external customer and manage customer expectations clearly for timeline and delivery of capabilities. The Director of Technology Implementation and Support holds their team accountable to disciplined solution configuration, project management, professional customer interaction and system functionality expertise to act as a first line of sight to delivering best in class solutions to our customers. This position requires the ability to both analyze customer requirements and departmental process as well as team leadership, change leadership, and collaboration. This position will be required to collaborate with other functions of technology and the business and foster a cohesive overall team.

Your Responsibilities:

* Ensure execution of operational processes that deliver the highest level of customer satisfaction to our external customers.

* Hold the team accountable to operational disciplines derived from creating quantitative reports with analysis around metrics.

* Accountable for a team that is high-performing while delivering quick and efficient solutions and documentation.

* Create, run and analyze department metrics / SLA reporting.

* Identify and implement areas of opportunity to streamline and/or improve processes through analysis of customer needs and feedback from technical sales teams and other cross functional partners.

* Review and establish SOPs as necessary to create standardization and sustainability.

* Lead by example and model the way to move the team through the ever changing environment of Taylor and the industry.

* Interact with customers at multiple levels to execute first class customer implementations.

* Direct all aspects of customer platform implementation outside of software delivery across all technology product offerings.

* Communicate status of each implementation (internally and externally)

* Create and ensure alignment with other technology and business teams

* Build out cost and headcount model to support increased pace of implementation or migration

* Quality assurance for all customer implementations

* Develop and build accountable leaders through team mentorship and coaching

* Establish improvements to process and structure to drive ongoing success of the team

You Must Have:

* 10+ years of customer focused, technology implementation experience

* 6+ years of leadership and management through direct reporting

* Experience with customer facing technology platforms

* Proven ability to manage customer expectations and internal resource commitments

* Proven ability to drive outcomes and deliver results

* Focus on customer centric deliverables

* Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal) with ability to write with the clarity and precision necessary for the work being performed based upon the audience (detail and ability to abstract)

* Ability to influence and work cross functionally

* Ability to manage a budget to achieve optimal business results

* Excellent project management and execution disciplines

* Strong analytical and organization skills

* High attention to detail

* Ability to learn quickly

* Able to communicate clearly and courteously with those who need to know of decisions/actions/problems.

* Able to apply excellent business acumen and collaborative skills when resolving problems.

* Must have strong and demonstrated customer relationship skills.

* Must be able to lead and influence resources from various parts of the organization.

* Committed to success and open to new ideas of achieving success

* Adapt to a rapidly changing environment making independent decisions on priority and escalation.

* Must demonstrate Taylor's core values of:

* Respecting the potential and significance of every individual

* A passion for our customers and our work

* Believing there is always a better way

* Embracing personal, as well as shared responsibility and accountability

Here is how we are going to keep you safe in the workplace:

Our focus continues to be on our employees and their wellbeing, and we have taken steps to ensure your safety in all our facilities. The following are workplace safety guidelines in each of our Taylor locations:

* Work from home in accordance with CDC and state guidelines

* Masks are provided and required in all our facilities

* Employees will maintain at least 6 feet of distance whenever possible

* We have hand sanitizer and soap & water readily available

* Increased cleaning and disinfection of high traffic areas

* Communication & Action Plans if one of our employees shows symptoms or tests positive for COVID-19

About Taylor Corporation

One of the top five graphics communications companies in North America, Taylor's family of companies provide a diverse set of products, services and technologies addressing the toughest communication challenges. For 45 years, Taylor has been a premier provider of powerful and innovative products, services and expertise for individuals, businesses and distributors large and small. Our 12,000+ employees spanning more than 25 states and nine countries work diligently to create the interactive, printing and marketing solutions that have helped build some of the world's more recognizable brands. Everything we do begins with identifying the unique priorities and needs of our customers and creating one-of-a-kind solutions. We offer a full range of benefits to power our employees' potential including: health, dental, vision and life insurance; a 401(k) plan; paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, and more.

Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. The successful candidate will have 10+ years of experience in implementing technology platforms that drive value to clients. The candidate must be comfortable working in a matrix organizational structure, driving formal implementation management and customer support processes, and providing concise executive level communication. This position is a role for a seasoned technology leader capable of juggling high profile customers. A strong candidate will have a solid experience with technology, customer/account management, project management, people management, functional team leadership, as well as superb skills in communications, problem-solving, cross-team coordination, processes, and change management. This position ensures day to day execution of Customer Technology Implementation operational processes ensuring delivery at the highest level of customer satisfaction to our external customer and manage customer expectations clearly for timeline and delivery of capabilities. The Director of Technology Implementation and Support holds their team accountable to disciplined solution configuration, project management, professional customer interaction and system functionality expertise to act as a first line of sight to delivering best in class solutions to our customers. This position requires the ability to both analyze customer requirements and departmental process as well as team leadership, change leadership, and collaboration. This position will be required to collaborate with other functions of technology and the business and foster a cohesive overall team., * 10+ years of customer focused, technology implementation experience * 6+ years of leadership and management through direct reporting * Experience with customer facing technology platforms * Proven ability to manage customer expectations and internal resource commitments * Proven ability to drive outcomes and deliver results * Focus on customer centric deliverables * Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal) with ability to write with the clarity and precision necessary for the work being performed based upon the audience (detail and ability to abstract) * Ability to influence and work cross functionally * Ability to manage a budget to achieve optimal business results * Excellent project management and execution disciplines * Strong analytical and organization skills * High attention to detail * Ability to learn quickly * Able to communicate clearly and courteously with those who need to know of decisions/actions/problems. * Able to apply excellent business acumen and collaborative skills when resolving problems. * Must have strong and demonstrated customer relationship skills. * Must be able to lead and influence resources from various parts of the organization. * Committed to success and open to new ideas of achieving success * Adapt to a rapidly changing environment making independent decisions on priority and escalation. * Must demonstrate Taylor's core values of

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