IT Manager for Automotive Dealership Group - Tracy Volkswagen

IT Manager for Automotive Group

Gill Automotive Group is a fast-growing 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 company-wide focuses to help you grow both personally and professionally. We're 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 can-do 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 fast-paced 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 fast-paced environment and working as a team together. You can multi-task 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 subject-matter 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 dealership-wide 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 Bachelor’s degree or equal experience

Expertise in IT  trends for manufacturing/automotive/renewable industries

Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment

Excellent Project Management skills, proficient in Project Management framework and tools

Thrives in a high-pressure 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