Atrium Staffing

Galpin Motors is one of the largest and most recognized automotive dealership groups in the United States, with 13 locations and over 1,000 employees. Family owned and Operated since 1946, we are committed to delivering exceptional customer service and operational excellence, powered by technology. As we grow, we're looking for a hands-on, experienced Director of IT to lead our internal technology team and manage systems across all locations.

Position Summary

The Director of Information Technology will oversee the day-to-day operations of the IT department, including IT support (Tier 1 & 2), systems and network administration, telecom, and vendor management. The ideal candidate has strong technical experience, leadership skills, and the ability to align technology with business needs.

Responsibilities

IT Operations & Leadership

• Lead, mentor and manage the IT team, including support staff, system administrators, and telecom personnel.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, endpoints, and cloud-based systems.
• Ensure timely resolution of support tickets and maintain high levels of service across 13 locations.
• Provide best in class support for internal users, systems, and applications
• Evaluate and respond to cybersecurity threats

Vendor & Systems Management

• Manage relationships with external IT vendors, service providers, and contractors.
• Coordinate software licensing, hardware procurement, telecom services, and support contracts.
• Supervise telecom systems (e.g., VoIP, mobile device management).

Technical Support & Development

• Lead system improvements, upgrades, security best practices, and network resilience.
• Support internal reporting using SQL and develop scripts/automation to streamline operations. And, a focus on developing next-generation reporting.
• Collaborate with department leads to understand and support their technology needs.

Qualifications

Required:

• 7+ years of progressive IT experience, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of systems administration, networking, and end-user support.
• Experience managing technology vendors and service contracts.
• Familiarity with SQL and scripting languages.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in automotive retail or dealership management systems (Dealerbuilt, CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds).
• Hands on system administration experience in Google Workspace and Active Directory
• Experience with configuring firewalls and network switches
• Certifications (CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco) are a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.

Galpin Benefits:

● Competitive compensation

● Full Benefits after 30 days of employment including Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance

● 401(k) plan with employer matching

● Paid vacation

● Employee vehicle purchase program

● Career advancement opportunities

● Custom tailored onboarding and cross training programs

At Galpin, we believe that a diverse workforce is a strength to be celebrated. We value the unique contributions that you can bring to our team in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Company overview:

Galpin opened its doors in 1946 and over the last 77 years has become the pinnacle of the Automotive industry. Galpin Motors is an automotive pioneer and credited with many industry firsts. Galpin was customizing vehicles before custom cars were a thing. In the 50’s, Galpin was showcasing custom cars with the Barris’. In the 60’s, Galpin was winning Nascar as a 4 time West Coast Champion. The 70’s brought the birth of the custom van industry and off-road trucks at Galpin, and our innovation and technology and automobiles and design has continued until this day. Galpin Ford has been the #1 Volume Ford Dealer in the World for a record 29 consecutive years and every Galpin dealership has ranked in the top 10 nationally. We do what we do because we love it and our customers love it so it creates an enthusiasm which has made Galpin famous around the world. Galpin is the only dealership group that has starred in two television shows, Pimp My Ride and Car Kings. We have worked with the most famous automotive celebrities and have close relationships with the entire automotive industry.

Galpin’s family of brands include Ford, Lincoln, Porsche, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Jaguar, Volvo, Aston Martin, Lotus, Polestar, Mazda, and Honda. Joining these brands are Galpin Auto Sports (G.A.S.), Galpin Studio Rentals, Horseless Carriage Restaurant, Boxenstopp Restaurant and Starbucks.

Galpin is family owned and operated by the Boeckmann Family, led by our President Beau Boeckmann, who is engaged and runs the day-to-day operations. Galpin’s Core Values include Integrity, A Servants’ Attitude, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Teamwork, and Fun!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person