Are you looking to join an industry leader with unsurpassed commitment to both our employees and customers? Our company is engaged in providing accounting, cost control, HR, and IT support to stevedoring and terminal operation service ports in Houston and New Orleans. Our vision is to maintain a safe environment, with optimal efficiency, to manage the continued growth of our business while maintaining cost-competitive services and an overall commitment to excellence.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a strategic, results-driven leader to serve as Director of Technology, Processes & Systems. This role is responsible for overseeing the organization’s technology landscape, driving process optimization, and leading digital transformation initiatives across the business. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strong business acumen to align systems, data, and workflows with organizational goals, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and continuous improvement. This position will play a key role in shaping technology strategy, managing cross-functional initiatives, and supporting operational excellence across all departments.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 2 years of progressive experience in IT, systems, or process improvement roles, with leadership responsibilities
- Proven experience defining and executing technology strategy and digital transformation initiatives
- Strong understanding of business process optimization, data architecture, and systems integration
- Experience with low-code/no-code platforms (e.g., Quickbase, Power Apps, Salesforce) and enterprise systems
- Solid knowledge of database structures and data management (SQL Server or similar)
- Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
- Experience managing cross-functional projects, vendors, and stakeholders
- Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
- Experience in logistics, marine terminal operations preferred
- Familiarity with VBA, Python, or other scripting languages
- Hands-on experience with reporting and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Define and lead the company’s technology, systems, and process improvement strategy
- Drive digital transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability, and data visibility
- Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of business applications and systems
- Establish and manage system architecture, data governance, and integration standards
- Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities and align technology solutions with operational goals
- Lead and prioritize a portfolio of projects, ensuring timely and effective delivery
- Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and technology providers
- Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures, and best practices
- Build, mentor, and guide technical and cross-functional teams
- Ensure systems reliability, performance, and continuous improvement across the organization
Why Should you Apply?
- Medical, Dental, Vision; cost free to employees
- 401k matching
- Life Insurance
- Short term and Long term disability insurance; cost free to employees
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Vacation, PTO, and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Benefits available on day one
- KPI-based bonus
Hours:
Normal working hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM with possible extended hours.
Reports to:
General Manager
NOTE: This job description is not all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the Company.
Unified Terminal Services is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
Pay: From $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Maritime Terminal Operations: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mount Pleasant, SC 29464: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
