Director, Agent Technology
What is Landstar?
Landstar stands for safe, secure and reliable transportation services delivered by our unique network of small business owners. Independent agents and capacity providers operating under the Landstar umbrella enjoy the strength and support of one of the industry’s most stable and successful companies. Our network of independent entrepreneurs provide customers with personalized service at the local level with the global reach and resources of a multi-billion dollar company.
What work will you perform?
The Director of Agent Technology is responsible for representing the business in the development of agent facing technology. You will provide leadership, training guidance, and have oversight of agent technology platforms. Your deep knowledge of agent operations will allow you to serve as subject matter expert on agent workflows and an advocate for agents with our development teams. Your ability to build relationships and influence outcomes will help you lead your team to delivering solutions our agents love to you use.
Essential Responsibilities
Landstar is seeking hard-working and dedicated employees committed to exceeding the expectations of those we serve. We employ a highly diverse workforce and welcome employees from all cultures and backgrounds to our team.
Our workplace culture is second-to-none. Landstar provides a safe and professional work environment in which to thrive and grow. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefit plans including affordable medical plans, employer 401(k) match, paid time off, tuition assistance and much more.
If you want to be part of a top-notch transportation company with an emphasis on safety, service, teamwork, and dedication then Landstar is the place for you!
Landstar is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Landstar will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should send an e-mail to employment@landstar.com .
Privacy Policy
Landstar uses application information only for employment related purposes, including background investigations and regulatory compliance. Landstar will not disclose the information to any other person or entity, unless compelled by force of law. Landstar stores your application information on computers operated by Ceridian. This on-line application software is provided by Ceridian under an agreement which specifies that Ceridian will not disclose or make any use of application information stored on its secure servers.
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Landstar stands for safe, secure and reliable transportation services delivered by our unique network of small business owners. Independent agents and capacity providers operating under the Landstar umbrella enjoy the strength and support of one of the industry’s most stable and successful companies. Our network of independent entrepreneurs provide customers with personalized service at the local level with the global reach and resources of a multi-billion dollar company.
What work will you perform?
The Director of Agent Technology is responsible for representing the business in the development of agent facing technology. You will provide leadership, training guidance, and have oversight of agent technology platforms. Your deep knowledge of agent operations will allow you to serve as subject matter expert on agent workflows and an advocate for agents with our development teams. Your ability to build relationships and influence outcomes will help you lead your team to delivering solutions our agents love to you use.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide development oversight to key projects in support of agent workflow
- Make strategic recommendations for improvement of the company’s agent facing tools and technology
- Represent and develop relationships with internal Landstar teams, external vendors, and relevant organizations external to Landstar
- Exhibit advanced industry knowledge of current competitive market and potential future market trends in relation to technology offerings
- Work with IT to plan, prioritize and assign work in support of business objectives
- Develop and manage project plan according to quarterly and bi-weekly sprint goals
- Collaborate with other Product Owners on development features that impact agent business and associated workflows
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) or equivalent experience
- Five years of experience in the transportation industry
- Experience as a people manager
- Ability to travel as needed
- Ability to manage and motivate employees
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Ability to maintain confidentiality while conducting work
- Negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills
- Handle escalated calls/issues regarding for resolution
Landstar is seeking hard-working and dedicated employees committed to exceeding the expectations of those we serve. We employ a highly diverse workforce and welcome employees from all cultures and backgrounds to our team.
Our workplace culture is second-to-none. Landstar provides a safe and professional work environment in which to thrive and grow. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefit plans including affordable medical plans, employer 401(k) match, paid time off, tuition assistance and much more.
If you want to be part of a top-notch transportation company with an emphasis on safety, service, teamwork, and dedication then Landstar is the place for you!
Landstar is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Landstar will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should send an e-mail to employment@landstar.com .
Privacy Policy
Landstar uses application information only for employment related purposes, including background investigations and regulatory compliance. Landstar will not disclose the information to any other person or entity, unless compelled by force of law. Landstar stores your application information on computers operated by Ceridian. This on-line application software is provided by Ceridian under an agreement which specifies that Ceridian will not disclose or make any use of application information stored on its secure servers.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
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Job function
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Industries
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