1. Job Title: IT Director
2. Introduction/Overview: The IT Director will play a pivotal role within the Software Development department, focusing on the Retail domain, responsible for leading strategic IT initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness and technological advancements, aligning IT strategies with the company's business goals, leveraging technology to improve customer experiences, optimize operational processes, and support company growth and innovation in the competitive retail market.
3. Roles & Responsibilities: Lead the development and execution of comprehensive IT strategies, manage and mentor a team of IT professionals and business analysts, oversee the integration of new technology solutions, conduct high-level analysis and evaluation of business processes and user needs, facilitate effective communication between IT and other departments, lead change management initiatives, develop and manage the IT budget, ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements related to data security and privacy, drive continuous improvement by keeping abreast of emerging technology trends and retail industry dynamics, collaborate with external vendors and service providers, negotiate contracts.
4. Years of Experience: 13-18 years
5. Education Qualification: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
6. Skills/Knowledge: Business Analysis (data analysis, process mapping, risk management, SWOT analysis, market research, business case development, cost-benefit analysis, competitive analysis), Requirement Gathering (conducting interviews, workshops, focus groups, using tools like JIRA and Confluence), Requirement Management (managing requirements lifecycle, using tools like IBM Rational DOORS, maintaining requirements traceability matrix, managing changes through structured change control process), User Stories (writing user stories, defining acceptance criteria, managing backlogs and sprint planning, using tools like JIRA and Trello), Project Management (project planning, resource allocation, budget management, Agile and Waterfall methodologies, stakeholder communication, team leadership).
7. Key Competencies: Strategic planning, leadership, team management, communication, negotiation, compliance management, continuous improvement, technology integration, change management.
8. Domain/Industry: Retail industry knowledge preferred, direct experience in this sector is a strong preference.
9. Employment Type: Full-time
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12. Location & Travel: Travel Requirements: 25-50% of the time, Working Shift: US, Work Location: Noida, Work Flexibility: Hybrid model.