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About ARA

American Rental Association (ARA) is a leading international trade association that represents equipment and event rental operations, as well as manufacturers and suppliers in the rental industry. With a membership exceeding 11,000 rental operations and 1,000 manufacturers and suppliers worldwide, we partner with a diverse range of businesses, including both small enterprises and prominent Fortune 500 organizations such as John Deere, Sunbelt Rentals, CAT, and United Rentals.

As a non-profit association, ARA is comprised of hardworking and innovative individuals, each contributing to our collective mission of making a difference in the rental industry. While our various departments have distinct focuses, we share a common commitment to excellence and impact.

How You’ll Make an Impact

As our Director of Information Technology, you’ll be at the helm of our tech strategy, guiding our non-profit association through technological advances and digital transformations. This pivotal role requires a forward-thinking people leader who can drive our IT strategy forward, ensuring alignment with the association’s business objectives and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within the IT department.

This position will begin as a fully remote role, with some travel required, and will transition to an in-office position once ARA’s new office in the Frisco, Texas area opens. The new office is expected to be operational within the next 12 to 18 months. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape ARA’s communications presence working from our future Dallas headquarters.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the IT team to foster collaboration and innovation and identify training opportunities for skill enhancement.
• Collaborate with the VP of Technology to develop and implement IT strategies that align with strategic objectives.
• Manage vendor and stakeholder relationships, including selection, negotiation, and support to deliver organizational value.
• Lead the planning and execution of large-scale IT projects using Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and oversee quality assurance to maintain high standards.
• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions using C#/.NET, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Angular.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, including Active Directory, Office 365, and Windows Server, ensuring reliability and efficiency.
• Implement cybersecurity practices to protect data and IT assets, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Technical Experience: We are seeking a seasoned professional with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the Information Technology field, possessing moderate to superior knowledge and skills in all the following critical areas:
• People Management: Have exceptional people management skills, with a focus on building strong relationships, motivating team members, and creating a positive work environment.
• Team Leadership: Must have at least 5 years in a leadership role with demonstrated success in mentoring and developing IT teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
• Education: BS Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Communication: Excellent skills in conveying technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

What We Offer You

We are proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our employees, as we believe in providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. Here are some highlights of our package:

• Bonus Program: Employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on successful completion of goals.
• Health Benefits: ARA provides generous contributions toward medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee well-being.
• Life & Disability Coverage: Enjoy 100% employer-paid base life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with Employer-Match: Start saving for retirement immediately with our 401(k) plan, featuring a generous 6% employer match from your very first day of employment.
• Generous Time Off Plans: Take time to recharge with 3 weeks PTO annually, plus an extra week in December for the year-end holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We support continuous learning with tuition reimbursement for eligible employees.
• Hybrid Work: Enjoy flexibility with a hybrid work schedule. This role will require a regular on-site presence.
• Wellness Support: Access fitness reimbursement of $150 per calendar year and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
• Parental Leave: Employees receive 2 weeks’ paid leave to welcome new additions to their family.
• Community Service: We encourage community involvement by offering our employees volunteering opportunities, including 8 paid hours annually.

To learn more about ARA please go to: http://www.ararental.org

American Rental Association (ARA) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. ARA makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Management: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Frisco, TX (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Frisco, TX