Why Work for Menards?

• Profit Sharing & 401K, Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Team Member Discount
• Highly collaborative work environment
• Monday – Friday work week
• Pay based on experience

POSITION SUMMARY:

Supervise and train Team Members in the Menards.com Systems Department. Develop and coordinate project plans while managing the overall execution of the plans on time and within budget. Analyze and evaluate existing or proposed systems and devices to process data. Prepare program specifications, diagrams, and dataflow charts and submit recommendations for solutions. Coordinate system installation with user departments and operations ensuring satisfactory results. Provide advanced-level software support for all department applications and Team Members.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Resource Management:

• Perform project based performance reviews within two weeks of project completion
• Ensure that Team Members are trained in all application areas for which the team is responsible
• Supervise, mentor and train Team Members to ensure that job requirements are being completed
• Develop training plans for Team Members

Project Management:

• Ensure projects are correctly planned according to established methodologies and standards
• Develop requirements for projects and review with Users to ensure that the project meets current needs
• Ensure the project plan is followed and is continually updated to ensure customer requirements are met
• Coordinate project management for Team Members and as directed for specific projects
• Maintain contact with users, department managers and directors and upper-level management personnel

Project Standards and Procedures:

• Enforce all Corporate Standards and IS Systems Standards to develop and support projects
• Coach and teach staff in proper use, continuous improvement, and ongoing implementation of IS Standards
• Responsible for quality assurance of projects and project assignments

Production Issues:

• Identify problem trends pro-actively
• Develop and execute action plans
• Follow established processes for problem handling or resolution

Development & Support:

• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of User’s operations to facilitate communication regarding User’s requirements
• Meet with Users to evaluate customer satisfaction
• Ensure Service Level Agreements are met
• Analyze user enhancement and maintenance requests, determine priorities and possible solutions
• Actively participate in developing program specifications, code review, and implementing program changes
• Coordinate system installation with operations and applicable departments

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor or Associate Degree in Computer Science, Software Development, Software Engineering, or related major
• Minimum of 3 years professional experience with Java case tools and programming
• Knowledge of MySQL, MSSQL, or Oracle database administration, data definition language (DDL), structured query language (PL/SQL) and object relational database design concepts and practices
• Knowledge of UNIX or Linux operating system and proficient in understanding and writing UNIX shell programs
• Excellent Skills With:
  • Object-oriented analysis and design
  • Supervisory, management, and performance management skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Customer service skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Project management skills and knowledge of project management tools
• Excellent analytical, consultative, and communication skills; as well as the ability to make good judgment with both technical and business personnel
• Ability to successfully negotiate with vendors to provide service to the corporation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Must work within designated normal office hours - Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week - at the Corporate Office in Eau Claire, WI (remote work is not offered)
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed