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WESCO Director of Lab & Innovation Center Engineering in Glenview, Illinois
As the Director - Technology Support Services (TSS), you will provide leadership and oversee a team of experienced technical professional employees or managers; this team will provide technical expertise to internal and external customers. You will be responsible for setting and ensuring measurable annual individual performance objectives for their team.
Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor a team of software, hardware and infrastructure engineers, architects, testers and technicians who work on various lab engineering projects.
Define and communicate the vision, strategy, and goals for the lab engineering team, and ensure they are aligned with the organizational mission and values.
Plan and manage the budget, resources, and timelines for the lab engineering projects, and monitor and report on the progress, quality, and outcomes.
Establish and enforce the best practices, standards, and methodologies for the lab engineering process.
Review and evaluate the lab engineering solutions across teams and provide feedback and guidance for improvement and innovation.
Develop standardized deliverables that accompany projects including test methodology, findings, architecture, etc.
Partner with the Strategic Supplier Relations and Solutions Marketing teams to ensure the integration and alignment of the lab engineering solutions with the overall organizational objectives and priorities.
Stay updated on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices across Wesco’s broad spectrum of technology offerings.
Identify and resolve any issues, risks, or conflicts that may arise during lab engineering projects.
Lead technology discussions with customers visiting Wesco’s Innovation Center.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; field of Engineering or Information Technology preferred
Licenses/Certificates/Designations – based on field of technical expertise
13+ years of experience in the technical field of expertise in design, implementation and/or commissioning
2 years of experience of leading a team of at least 6 direct reports preferred
AutoCAD 2D or iBwave or JVSG preferred
BICSI RCDD and OSP or NTS or DCDC or industry equivalent preferred
Customer-centric mindset
Strong leadership skills and team development
Strong presentation skills to external and internal audiences, including senior management
Proficiency with computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to travel up to 25%
Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.