Director, OCIDO Software Engineering (remote) at US Foods

Illinois City, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Foodservice, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Experienced leader in software engineering capable of deep technical solutioning, strategic product planning, and mentoring direct reports
  • Ability to navigate between technical, strategic, and leadership responsibilities to deliver innovative, quality, and supportable software
  • Experience managing a team of 3-6 direct reports and contractor firms
  • Expertise in financial planning tools, strategy management tools, architecture management tools, project management tools, data integrations, dashboarding, and analytics
  • Ability to prototype and productize new concepts/ideas in an agile way
  • Skills in hiring, training, overseeing performance goals, coaching, and mentoring engineering leaders
  • Eligible to work remotely anywhere in the United States except Hawaii or United States Territories

Responsibilities

  • Lead an organization of centralized analytical function for the Strategy & Architecture department in the selection, implementation, and management of tools and technologies
  • Provide expert advice on financial planning tools, strategy management tools, architecture management tools, project management tools, data integrations, dashboarding, and analytics
  • Collaborate with the IT Portfolio Governance and Advisory team to ensure alignment with portfolio requirements, goals, and objectives
  • Partner with other department leaders to provide comprehensive near and long-term support models for all applications in the portfolio
  • Identify and evaluate new emerging technologies and concepts that enrich and elevate US Foods digital capabilities
  • Prototype and productization of new concepts/ideas in an agile way
  • Coach product delivery teams to ensure standards are followed, advise on technical approach, and remove impediments
  • Grow our product-oriented delivery model and ensure a consistent agile delivery approach
  • Lead a team of highly talented software engineers
  • Hire, train, and oversee performance goals and provide coaching and mentoring to aspiring engineering leaders
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive strategy and roadmap for the department's technology stack
  • Oversee the integration of new tools and technologies into existing systems
  • Ensure the effective use of data and analytics to drive decision-making and improve DigiTech delivery
  • Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including vendors and internal teams
  • Other duties as assigned by manager

Skills

Software Engineering
Financial Planning Tools
Project Management Tools
Data Integrations
Dashboarding
Analytics
Technical Strategy
Team Management
Delivery Methodology
Product Roadmaps

US Foods

Food distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About US Foods

US Foods is a leading food distributor in America, providing a wide range of food products and services to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other food service operators. The company offers over 350,000 products, including fresh produce and culinary equipment, and operates by purchasing food in bulk and selling it to clients while also offering services like culinary expertise and business consulting. With a strong logistics network that ensures timely deliveries, US Foods also supports clients with solutions like the "Make It Now" platform during challenging times. Additionally, the company is committed to social responsibility, having donated over $32 million in food and supplies for hunger relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rosemont, IllinoisHeadquarters
1853Year Founded
$340.5KTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, ConsultingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Life Insurance
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Potential E. coli contamination from Taylor Farms onions could harm US Foods' reputation.
$500 million senior notes issuance increases financial risk if debt obligations aren't met.
Expansion in Buda involves significant capital investment, risking financial strain.

Differentiation

US Foods offers over 350,000 diverse products to meet varied customer needs.
The 'Make It Now' platform aids clients in recovery and reopening efforts.
US Foods provides value-added services like culinary expertise and business consulting.

Upsides

Expansion in Buda, Texas, will create 165 new jobs by December 2026.
Flexible scheduling and seven-day delivery model enhance customer service.
Advancements in cold chain logistics improve perishable food distribution efficiency.

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