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A Well-Established Automotive Group is looking to add an IT Director

Our Automotive Group is built on a vision of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We are a trusted leader within the automotive community. Our people are central to our success, and we are committed to equipping our team members with the support and technology needed to lead the future of automotive retail.

The IT Director is an executive leader responsible for shaping and executing an enterprise-wide technology vision. This role provides strategic oversight of IT operations, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and dealership platforms — ensuring technology accelerates growth, drives operational excellence, supports compliance, and delivers an exceptional customer experience.

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K, Health & Wellness Program.
• Community involvement.
• Company paid Vacation and Holidays.
• Competitive Pay and Potential Bonus opportunities.
• A supportive and positive space for you to grow and expand your career development.

We would love to hear from you if you think you thrive in this environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define and execute the enterprise IT strategy aligned with corporate objectives and automotive retail operations.
• Provide executive oversight of dealership management systems (DMS), digital retailing platforms, data analytics, and customer-facing technologies.
• Lead enterprise cybersecurity, data governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives.
• Oversee the ongoing implementation, optimization, and performance of Tekion and integrated automotive technology platforms.
• Act as a strategic business partner to executive leadership and General Managers to drive operational efficiency and customer satisfaction through technology.
• Direct IT infrastructure, cloud services, network architecture, and system resilience across all locations.
• Govern vendor relationships, contracts, and service-level agreements to ensure accountability and value.
• Sponsor and oversee application development, data reporting, and business intelligence initiatives.
• Establish IT governance frameworks, standards, policies, and performance metrics.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MUST HAVE Senior IT leadership experience within the automotive industry.
• Demonstrated hands-on knowledge of Tekion, including implementation, integration, reporting, and optimization.
• Executive-level understanding of enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and cloud-based architectures.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional technology initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to translate business strategy into scalable technology solutions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field required; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive IT experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise IT teams and large-scale initiatives.
• Strategic, decisive leader with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Executive-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Office 365, cloud platforms, CRM systems, and dealership-focused business systems.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Progressive IT: 10 years (Required)
• IT Senior Leadership Roles: 5 years (Required)
• Senior IT Leadership Auto Dealership: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person