Director of Technology Delivery

Director of Technology Delivery

Founded in 1981, Lanter Delivery Systems is a national logistics company and a leader in overnight, unattended delivery of auto, agricultural and industrial parts from their customer's distribution centers to dealer locations. In the 21st century we live in a business culture that demands cost and logistical efficiencies combined with increased productivity. Lanter's strategic, process driven approach has been embraced by the marketplace and is setting new standards in the automotive and agricultural manufacturing marketplace. We see a bright future on the road before us and we are very excited about bringing our solutions to a variety of new industries.

The ideal candidate will embody our company's Non-Negotiables:

• Walk in Humble Confidence - We are experts at what we do, but we never assume we know everything.
• Be Open, Honest and Respectful - We say what has to be said in a tactful, courteous way.
• Be Fearless - We never fail, we only learn.
• We are One Team - We achieve more together by collaboration and consensus.
• Delivery on Commitments - We do what we say we will do.
• We have a Passion to Serve - We are dedicated, hardworking individuals who provide exceptional service to our customers and to each other.
• We put Safety First - We prioritize the safety of our team members and customers above all else in our business.
• We Strive for Operational Excellence - We are dedicated to a culture of continuous improvements, driving quality and productivity.

As the Director of Technology Delivery, you will help define, track, manage, and propel Lanter's technology roadmap.

This role will extend across functional areas to ensure the timely, efficient, and high-quality delivery of complex technical solutions, from inception to implementation.

You will establish a center of excellence for requirement definition, program management, work intake, and project execution. You and your team will drive results in a complex, fast-paced agile environment, ensuring that initiatives are delivered on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Establish durable "right sized" practices for tracking and managing initiatives across technical teams
• Assemble, manage, and mentor highly performant teams of project managers, business analysts, and/or product owners to engage with stakeholders and ensure efficient execution
• Lead critical cross-functional programs from solutioning through delivery in areas including, but not limited to new client engagement, software selection and onboarding, mergers & acquisitions, and system migrations
• Help define, articulate, and track progress against the technology roadmap
• Oversee risk management for all technology projects, identifying potential issues and providing mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with industry best practices, quality standards, and organizational policies
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project status, timelines, risks, and resource allocation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field
• 8 years in technology delivery, program management, or related roles with 4 years in leadership
• Strong knowledge of agile methodologies (scrum, kanban, etc.) and portfolio/product management best practices
• Proven track record of leading large-scale technology projects from initiation to completion
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with multiple departments
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Knowledge of software development processes, data warehousing/analysis, infrastructure management, and cloud technologies
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering high-quality results

Preferred

• Previous logistics experience, especially in final mile or parcel delivery, a plus
• Certification in PMP, Scrum Master, or other relevant project management frameworks
• Experience with TMS, WMS, and/or logistics scanning platforms
• Experience as a software engineer, especially with the MERN stack

Experience with data warehousing technologies, especially the Azure stack

Lanter Delivery Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.