Job description

DIRECTOR OF IT APPLICATIONS:

Want to make a meaningful difference in peoples’ lives while earning a competitive salary? At Jushi Holdings Inc. ”) (CSE: JUSH) (OTCQX: JUSHF), we are shaping the future of the cannabis industry, the fastest growing jobs sector in the U.S. The Director of IT Applications is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of organizational information systems, software applications, and IT support and infrastructure. Generally, will direct and manage IT plans, schedules, policies, and programs for the Company’s data processing, business operations, and management of information systems, according to established goals and objectives. They will provide infrastructure operational leadership that will operate the technology environment, streamline associated processes, minimize service interruptions, report service levels with transparency, reduce infrastructure costs, and minimize risk associated with technology failures and cyber intrusions.

THE TEAM:

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, Jushi is a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis company that develops and operates high-end retail locations, premium brands, state-of-the-art cultivation, processing, manufacturing facilities, along with a cutting-edge online platform that is setting a new standard for a sophisticated, data-driven, modern cannabis experience.

Since its founding in 2018, Jushi has grown from just a handful of people with an idea to more than 1500 employees strong. The Company has scaled its operations in seven states, including Pennsylvania, Virginia, Massachusetts, Illinois, California, Nevada, and Ohio, and has been named one of the top five cannabis companies to work for by Cannabis Business Times.

The Company operates more than two dozen retail locations across the country under the retail brand, BEYOND / HELLO™ as well as under the recently acquired brand, Nature’s Remedy. The Company provides an unparalleled in-store experience, coupled with online reservations and in-store express pickup.

Each day, Jushi team members continue to grow, cultivate, process and manufacture a comprehensive suite of cannabis brands under the names: The Bank, The Lab, Tasteology, Nira + Medicinals and Sèche, which are addressing a wide variety of consumer and patient needs across multiple states.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Technically adept at transforming the company’s vision into the IT department, while partnering with executive leaders and product management to define product strategy and IT roadmaps.
• Lead the technical vision and ensure excellent technical and architectural decision-making across the applications /engineering teams to ensure application and platform security, scalability, and resilience.
• Work with stakeholders, at all levels, across the company and on the executive team to communicate, implement, and align around Technology solutions that are aligned to business outcomes.
• Build and maintain a culture of quality, collaboration, mentorship, and open feedback in the IT department
• Proven experience in managing a technology team around common goals (OKRs, KPIs) that align with the business/department objectives as well as the team’s career and professional growth
• Maintain knowledge of emerging trends and initiate appropriate decisions for various technology
• Analyze requirements for the company and develop projects in coordination with software and equipment personnel
• Monitor all functions of the IT department and ensure compliance with work standards
• Administer maintenance, licensing, and purchase of all technology software systems. Analyze and review new partners/vendors.
• Analyze all business objectives and recommend solutions to all IT investments
• Direct preventive and corrective maintenance of all hosting, network, and endpoint infrastructure to maximize availability
• Manage data backups to reduce risk of data loss and to facilitate service restoration
• Leverage managed server provider capabilities to deliver world class service and achieve labor arbitrage where appropriate
• Participate in leadership of operating expense reduction initiatives and capital management and drive implementation of those initiatives
• Provide a strong operations capability that works in partnership with operations and support teams in Applications and Software Engineering, Digital, and Cyber Security
• Identify and track key operational metrics that clearly demonstrate service levels and year over year improvement
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Start-up experience is a plus with fast-paced environments, tight feedback loops and continuous delivery
• Excellent communication, punctuality, leadership, and project management skills
• Proven track record of maintaining IT applications, networks, security protocols and infrastructure
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science and/or related field required
• Minimum 10 + years of senior-level experience leading technology teams to solve diversified business challenges
• Experience in implementing SaaS software solutions in the retail, pharmacy and/or healthcare space
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills that lead to the effective prioritization of IT investments for maximum impact
• Extremely fluent with data solutions, tools, cloud platforms delivery life cycles, common conceptual solution architecture, and risks
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties
• Good understanding of HIPAA, PCI, SOX, and other security and compliance requirements and certification processes

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES AT JUSHI:

We offer benefit packages that may include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short, and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and 401(k).

BONUS DUTIES YOU SHOULD UNDERSTAND:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Jushi is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Boca Raton, FL 33431: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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