MGR INFORMATION SERVICES

POSITION PURPOSE
This position oversees and manages several teams of associates in the development, implementation and ongoing support of existing and new software applications and hardware platforms which may include telecom responsibility. Works closely with end-user groups to ensure operational stability and that new applications meet the practical needs of the company.    Some of the major projects that this position will either own or support include Network Refresh, Network Growth, SDN, Network Enhancements and Level 4 Operational Support.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters degree in related field. 10+ years’ experience in Network Engineering role, 5+ years in management. Experience should include 2+ years in a large enterprise environment. This includes experience in some or all of the following: Switching, routing, load balancing, Software Defined Networks (SDN), Network Automation to include Server provisioning tools (Puppet/Chef/Ansible/Netconf), Python language support for Netconf and EZ-API.


MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Builds relationship with key user and store operation groups to identify and resolve business issues. 
Manages system development and support activities to meet user needs in a timely and cost effective manner while ensuring the right things get done as per the governance process. 
Manages and tracks the progress of multiple development projects. Project management and administration that include work plans, projtrac, resource planning and control, writing status reports, and preparing annual budgets. 
Communicates status of development design to supervisors and end users. 
Selects, develops and motivates assigned staff.


NATURE AND SCOPE
Typically reports to a Director, Senior Manager, or Vice President. 
Typically have supervisory responsibilities for Engineers or Specialists at all levels. 
Typically requires frequent persuasion or influencing of others. 
Typically procedures for analyzing situations and making conclusions are diverse. 
Typically considers among many different options or procedures when solving problems 
Typically, once given general assignments, determines priorities and defines what should be done and how to do it.


Additional Environmental Job Requirements: 
Located in a comfortable indoor area. 
Under regular pressure to meet deadlines, quotas and/or must frequently deal with difficult issues related to people or situations.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Additional Minimum Qualifications:
? Must be eighteen years of age or older. 
? Must pass the Drug Test. 
? Must successfully complete any required training or orientation courses.
Education Required:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diplomas and/or GED.
Years of Relevant Work Experience: 5 years
Physical Requirements:
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Additional Qualifications:
1-2 years of experience in a leader/ team lead capacity
Preferred Qualifications:
7 plus years experience in related field; 3 to 5 of which is in a leader/ team lead capacity. 
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related filed preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:Knowledge of MS Office and Lotus Notes. 
Expert proficiency with the Home Depot software architecture, methodology, and governance process. 
People leadership/supervisory skills 
Technical skills may include experience with one or more of: UNIX, Informix, COBOL, JAVA, Catalyst WMS and YMS, Korn Shell Scripting, Novell, Netware, nnet, Sequelink, TSO/ISPF/MVS, DB2/SQL, JCL, CSP, CICS TCP/IP, Visual Basic, Networking, and LAN administration. 
Problem solving and analytical skills 
.Presentation, facilitation and writing skills. 
Project management- estimating, planning, controlling, and execution
Years of Relevant Work Experience: 5 years
Physical Requirements:
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Additional Qualifications:
1-2 years of experience in a leader/ team lead capacity
Preferred Qualifications:
7 plus years experience in related field; 3 to 5 of which is in a leader/ team lead capacity. 
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related filed preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:Knowledge of MS Office and Lotus Notes. 
Expert proficiency with the Home Depot software architecture, methodology, and governance process. 
People leadership/supervisory skills 
Technical skills may include experience with one or more of: UNIX, Informix, COBOL, JAVA, Catalyst WMS and YMS, Korn Shell Scripting, Novell, Netware, nnet, Sequelink, TSO/ISPF/MVS, DB2/SQL, JCL, CSP, CICS TCP/IP, Visual Basic, Networking, and LAN administration. 
Problem solving and analytical skills 
.Presentation, facilitation and writing skills. 
Project management- estimating, planning, controlling, and execution