Chief Technology Officer

Central Transport is one of the nation's most trusted and technologically advanced Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) carriers. With an ever-growing network of terminals nationwide, our team of dedicated professionals provide safe and efficient service to the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

We are seeking a visionary Chief Technology Officer to lead our technology strategy and drive innovation across the organization. The CTO will play a vital role in shaping our technical direction, overseeing the development and implementation of innovative technology solutions and ensuring alignment with our business goals. Our work environment is a collaborative, in person workspace, fostering teamwork and innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the technology strategy to support business objectives
• Work closely with the Company’s leadership to set priorities and goals for IT Management and production, prioritizing immediate needs and long- term objectives. Oversee the design and implementation of secure software and infrastructure, making key infrastructure decisions, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence
• Evaluate and implement new technical solutions to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Oversee security, development, management, and IT governance
• Stay current on the industry’s technical trends in order to inform decision making and maintain a competitive edge among industry leaders
• Establish and manage IT relationships with strategic vendor and technology partners and stakeholders
• Foster cross functional collaboration to drive strategic initiatives, including understanding of the alignment between technology strategy and various technology road maps
• Create strategic timelines for evaluation, development and deployment of all technical, web and mobile services and ensure deadlines are met
• Make infrastructure decisions based on ensuring technical excellence, versatility, safety and soundness, resiliency and scalability in the architecture and engineering of product solutions as well as managing all technical delivery.
• Manage performance metrics, set goals and KPI’s and manage resources
• Create a positive working environment where all people are encouraged to contribute and participate

Required Skills and Experience

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems or equivalent work experience Proven experience as an IT leader
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with iterative software development
• Broad knowledge of software engineering languages, frameworks, techniques, and industry trends
• Leadership skills in strategic planning, goal setting, process development and creating opportunities for professional development within the various technical teams
• Advanced knowledge of technological trends
• Excellent communication and strategic planning and problem solving abilities
• Ability to convey tech-lingo in easy to understand business terms in order to work best with other business units and external partners
• Ability to identify new and improved technologies to solve complex business issues

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive starting rate/ bonus
• Medical/dental benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Life Insurance
• Collaborative environment

This position is fully onsite in Sterling Heights, Michigan