Tuesday, 4 February 2014


Description

Gore is a technology-driven global company built on entrepreneurial innovation, integrity, and teamwork. Through our product leadership, we've been changing lives and changing industries, including medical devices, fabrics, electronics, and manufacturing, for more than 50 years. What can you change by joining Gore? Visit gore.com/change-life to find out.
 
Job Description
Associates in our corporate functions support the work done by the divisions of Gore. The Enterprise Information Technology (IT) team is seeking a self-motivated, dedicated, team-oriented associate to provide IT leadership support for the Global G&A functions: HR, Legal, Enterprise Communications, Finance, Travel and Facilities with initial focus on HR & Legal.
 
If you are searching for a company where you can make a difference, we’re looking for you. In this role, you will have responsibility for developing the functional IT strategies, leading and developing high-performing teams, promoting strong team communication and demonstrating support for our culture. You will work to align functional and enterprise IT priorities and associated resourcing with divisional needs.
 
 The ideal candidate will:
  • Be passionate about providing leadership support for a diverse group of associates.
  • Be energized by working for a world-class manufacturer and collaborating on cross-functional teams.
  • Recognize the importance of building and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships. 
Responsibilities include:
  • Providing strategic direction regarding information systems and technology for the functions
  • Leading the team in the design and implementation of short and long term strategic plans to ensure IT capabilities meet existing and future requirements for the functions
  • Participating on global IT leadership teams to represent function requirements in enterprise IT strategies
  • Partnering with the function to identify opportunities to exploit technology to streamline and upgrade business performance
  • Investigating cross-team opportunities for common tools and business processes
  • Maintaining interaction with functional leaders to understand business strategy and challenges and communicate IT priorities and roadmap
  • Recommending and coordinating implementation of IT solutions that meet business needs while collaborating with the Enterprise to ensure alignment with system standards
  • Developing a G&A Support Function resource plan that includes associate development and delivery models that efficiently and effectively leverage resources within and across the global IT function
  • Managing vendors and external partners delivering IT services to the function
  • Researching and identifying industry best practices related to information technologies in support of business objectives for the functions
  • Maintaining ownership of the IT financial forecast for the G&A functions


Qualifications

Required Job Qualifications
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible Information Technology experience
  • Proven team leadership skills
  • Ability to work well in a collaborative environment
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive action plans to achieve goals via delivering common, sustainable results
  • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
  • Confidence to constructively challenge the status quo
  • Demonstrated skills in both influencing and integration within the business team to drive change
  • Demonstrated ability to develop IT strategy that aligns with business needs and produces results
  • Outstanding oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent problem solver and facilitator
  • Proven ability to work in a global environment
 
 
Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening.
 
EEO/AA Employer (applies to all positions located in the U.S.)
 
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Job Number: 132375
Job Type: Experienced Professional
Job Function: Information Technology
Primary Location: North America, United States, Maryland, Elkton


Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Shift: Day (1st shift)

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