IT Manager

Company Overview:

For over 50 years, Vann York Automotive Group has been, and continues to be, a great organization to have a Rewarding career. As we continue to grow, we need to hire an Information Technologies Manager.

Rewarding pay is based on knowledge, skill, and experience.

Job Description:

Directs and coordinates activities related to the management, acquisition, installation and maintenance of communication and information systems and related equipment. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage external IT vendors related to communication, infrastructure, hardware, software, and system administrators.   
• Ensure compliance with Company IT strategy, architecture, and processes.  
• Monitor and implement Company hardware and software updates and enhancements.  
• Manage IT hardware, software and peripheral equipment purchase system.  
• Ensure employees’ technical issues are resolved promptly and provide adequate training.  
• Manage Company phone hardware and assist in the design and implementation of system policies.  
• Responsible for maintaining user security access for Reynolds and Reynolds computer system.   
• Manage and design appropriate Company network policies with outside vendor using Azure AD.  
• Manage Office 365 subscriptions and email addresses and Office 365 products including Teams.  
• Ensure compliance with the FTC Safeguards Rule by monitoring and enforcing security policies and procedures.  
• Oversee the information security program that aligns with FTC Safeguards Rule.   
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and potential security threats for correction according to FTC Safeguards.   
• Provide support to dealerships to maintain compliance with vehicle manufacturer IT requirements.  
• Continually assess Company technology and evaluate opportunities for improvement.  
• Other tasks as assigned.  

Core Values:

• Expertise- Must be Knowledgeable of services and products offered within the department. Take opportunities to learn every day to make department more efficient. Recognize that you may not always have the answer but will strive to learn the answer. 
• Respect- Be a Vann York Mentor both on-site and in the community. Provide motivating leadership and guidance to team members, fostering a culture conducive to growth and productivity. Show appreciation to both customers and employees. 
• Results- Set and enforce standards for growth to ensure that monthly and annual goals are met. Working through department obstacles while maintaining productivity goals. 
• Trust- Follow through on commitments. Communicate honestly and in a positive manner with customers, employees, vendors and people of the community. As a Vann York Leader, you represent the organization. 
• Service- Communicating and collaborating with CFO, CFO and senior managers to overcome obstacles and find sustainable solutions.  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, and 10 years working in a similar role.  
• Strong technical background in operating IT infrastructure services, including networks, servers, storage, and data centers. 
• Proficiency in infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance best practices.  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (including Microsoft Entra ID or Azure AD)

Terms

• We are an equal-opportunity employer