Shared Platform Management Director

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America's most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

Oversee the strategic planning, development, and management of the organization's platforms that are shared across multiple domains. Ensure that these platforms are optimized for performance, and scalable to meet future needs. Lead a team of IT professionals, collaborate with cross-functional departments, and drive innovation in platform management.

This is a hybrid position which will require the candidate to report and work from the office three days a week. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from Temple, TX.

Benefits you can count on:

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you'll do as an IT&D Shared Platform Management Director:

• Develop and implement the strategic roadmap for enterprise platform management, ensuring alignment with the organization's business goals and IT strategy.
• Oversee the lifecycle management of shared platforms, including Linux servers, Windows servers, & shared systems running on these OS'es, like Netscaler, Openshift, Websphere, JIRA, Dynatrace, and others; ensuring they are secure, reliable, and efficient.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with business leaders, department heads, and other stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that enterprise platforms support their objectives.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of enterprise platforms, identifying and addressing any issues or bottlenecks.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers, ensuring that contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, driving continuous improvement and innovation in platform management practices.
• Ensure that all enterprise platforms comply with relevant regulations, standards, and security protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications you'll bring as an IT&D Shared Platform Management Director:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field. A master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL) is preferred.
• Minimum of ten years of experience in IT, with at least five years in a leadership role managing shared platforms.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure. Experience with platform integration and data management.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams. Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans, with a focus on aligning IT initiatives with business objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address complex technical issues.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.

We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.