Job Description

Work with the Industry Leader!

As the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier, we are driven to innovate the transportation industry. Knight is a career destination for passionate and talented people seeking growth and opportunity with an industry leader.
What do we live by? The answer is simple…OUR PEOPLE! Knight Transportation is powered by people. We are committed to a culture of high expectations and exceptiAonal performance. At Knight, we hire good teammates who share our values, unselfishly take personal accountability for results, and bring innovative ideas to the table. Our people are passionate about continual learning, display honesty and mutual respect, and give their best every day.

Join our Knight Family as we offer results-driven people a place to make a difference in a stable and maturing industry.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Analyzes business processes and problems. Develops project schedule, risks, interfaces, costs, budgets and milestones for I/T projects.. Develops solutions for internal customers with strong project management fundamentals. Coordinates the day-to-day activities and direction of a project team through from start through completion.

• Performs and directs the overall definition of information technology requirements, including the investigation of alternatives, risks, costs, internal and external design, testing plans, development and implementation activities to meet the needs of business units and internal customer(s).
• Prepares project plans, development approaches, estimated costs, risks, interfaces and schedules for approval by Information Technology management and internal customers.
• Directs a project team and coordinates both Information Technology and business unit project related activities required to complete an approved phase of work within time and budget (as appropriate) to meet overall business requirement and internal customer expectations.
• Reviews work of assigned project staff to assure adherence to current Information Technology standards, methodology, practices and techniques.
• Performs performance evaluation and staff development activities for project team personnel to gain maximum contribution from each employee.
• Performs project management, tracking and control activities for assigned projects and reports status accurately to both I/T management and the business unit sponsor(s), as appropriate. Assures that direct supervisor and the project sponsor, if appropriate are made aware of all risks, problems or potential problem situations in a timely manner.
• Refines and updates technical and business skills and experience through work assignments, advanced technical and business training, attending professional and business industry conferences and actively participating in professional organizations.

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Qualifications: What you need to bring

• Eight years experience in all aspects of information systems.
• Bachelors in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Report generation
• Mathematical, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to interpret user needs and translate into system requirements.
• Ability to understand system data and to identify discrepancies
• Previous knowledge of system analytics helpful

What we offer:

• Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience.
• Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
  • 401(K)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.







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