Dir IT Applications at Medline Industries, Inc. in Northfield, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Director of Applications and IT Strategy will oversee systems development lifecycle, providing strategic and operational leadership for technical and business resources.

This role will serve as the principal point of contact for all IT-related projects, leading cross-functional teams from concept to delivery while ensuring alignment with the organization's business objectives with the defined area of responsibility.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of IT to lead our Mower initiative, focusing on enhancing customer supply chain resiliency through AI and data-driven solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in app/dev leadership, data analytics, and AI technologies, with a proven track record of successfully leading complex IT projects.

https://newsroom.medline.com/releases/medline-partners-with-microsoft-to-revolutionize-healthcare-supply-chain-operations/

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development and implementation of a cloud-based AI-powered platform for customer supply chain resiliency planning, demand forecasting, and optimization.


• Develop and execute a comprehensive application strategy that aligns with organizational and customer objectives.


• Lead the migration of existing apps and services to the Microsoft technology stack.


• Manage the integration of Copilot functionalities and ensure data is clean, structured, and ready for analytical processing.


• Collaborate with various departments, including marketing, IT, sales, and customers, to achieve project goals.


• Implement data and decision-making pipelines to reduce time to insights and action.


• Maintain security, governance, and compliance standards throughout the project.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.


• 8+ years of experience in IT application management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.


• Practical experience in deploying AI/ML solutions to solve business problems.


• Strong knowledge of Microsoft technology stack, including Azure, microservices, and Power Platform.


• Proven experience in leading complex IT projects and managing cross-functional teams.


• Excellent understanding of analytics, ETL, and data privacy best practices.


• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.


• Experience with agile delivery models and managing product backlogs.


• Knowledge of security, governance, and compliance standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with supply chain management principles.


• Familiarity with Copilot functionalities and AI services integration.


• Certification in project management or agile methodologies.

Benefits - Medline is committed to offering competitive benefits and a variety of choices to best meet the needs of you and your family. For employees scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, this includes health and well-being, financial fitness, career development, paid time off and more. Employees scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week can participate in the 401(k) plan, access the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and Medline Service Corps. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits, please click here.

Every day, we’re focused on building a more diverse and inclusive company, one that recognizes, values and respects the differences we all bring to the workplace. From doing what’s right to delivering business results, together, we’re better. Explore our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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