IT Manager for Automotive Dealership Group
IT Manager for Automotive Dealership Group
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IT Manager for Automotive Group
Gill Automotive Group is a fastgrowing automotive organization proudly currently serving the Gilroy Tracy Madera and Livermore communities in Northern California and the Kailua community in Hawaii. Our team enjoys training programs a fantastic culture and opportunities for advancement which are companywide focuses to help you grow both personally and professionally. Were interested in helping your career and adding to your resume because we know that happy employees lead to happier customers! We are proud to offer our Employees multiple benefit programs paid vacation training and Free College Education for employees and their families.
Benefits:
Medical
Vision
Dental
401K
Paid Vacation
Training
Free College Education courses for Employees and their Family
Great growth opportunities
Job Summary:
The IT Manger position Planning and Operations is comprised of IT Strategy & Planning IT Financial Management IT Operations and Management IT Vendor Management IT Workforce Planning and Resource Management. This position develops and executes IT Operations & Technology strategic and operational plans as well as provides central coordination of all IT business office functions. Our ideal candidate exhibits a cando attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fastpaced environment.
Who We Are Looking For
You have a strong background in IT Management Planning and ability to execute several transformational workforce projects preferably in an Automotive industry or an Industrial company. You are a big picture thinker with the ability to execute. You thrive in ambiguous environments and enjoy defining the approach to solve problems with some tops down guidance. You have great executive presence and welcome the opportunities to present to executive leadership. You have a growth mindset and strive to continually learn and develop. You love being in a fastpaced environment and working as a team together. You can multitask and handle multiple projects at a time. The right candidate will want to grow and be a part of the success with our Auto Group.
The Role:
Build and IT workforce strategy in partnership with all functions within IT.
Identify training programs and staff development programs as needed
Coordinate forecasting and budgeting resource planning for Information leadership team.
Responsibilities include monitoring of resource management applications. Post analysis evaluation of IT team statistics and reporting relating to the programs.
Serve as a strategy advisor and subjectmatter expert for all IT workforce planning activities.
Continuously assess existing workforce plans to ensure practical skills and technology alignment.
Develop detailed IT workforce budgets through historical performance/trends and benchmark against industry best methods/trends
Oversees the operation of the dealershipwide computer system and related peripherals.
Establishes/monitors and maintains the dealership network environment directories and security. Maintains backup of all files security and rights.
Applies knowledge in the maintenance and operation of computer hardware operating systems and related software applications.
Instructs staff in use of the dealership and manufacturer computer systems.
Purchases all computer hardware software and peripheral equipment.
Coordinates equipment installation and maintenance activities with appropriate department managers to avoid disruption in communications and ensures efficiency of operations.
Assists department heads with setting up and fully utilizing management information systems.
Designs develops and updates computer generated forms manuals management reports and other items as requested.
Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
2 years of IT management and organization strategy and planning experience preferably in automotive/industrial company
A Bachelors degree or equal experience
Expertise in IT trends for manufacturing/automotive/renewable industries
Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problemsolving environment
Excellent Project Management skills proficient in Project Management framework and tools
Thrives in a highpressure environment
Excels in executive decision making with clear pros/cons & cost/benefit analysis rationale
Experience in managing teams both directly and indirectly ability to execute through others
Passion for excellence and delivering business value
Experience leading or managing small teams effectively and planning/structuring analytical work
Track record of delivering results that demonstratively improve the IT customer experience
Strong communication skills including the ability to influence and lead complex projects with a wide variety of stakeholders
Excellent analytical skills and interpersonal communications skills
Demonstrated ability to lead/facilitate problem solving teams & cross functional teams
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
