Director of IT Operations & Security – Multi-State Tech Leader

Germain Ford of Beavercreek; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance

401(k) Employer Match

Paid Vacation/Company Holidays

Competitive Wage Plans

Professional Development

Job summary

Germain Motor Company in Columbus, OH, seeks a Director of Information Technology to drive technology strategy, oversee IT operations, and align initiatives with business goals across our dealership network. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong security emphasis, and partnerships with corporate leadership.

You will manage IT budgets, lead a team across states, ensure system reliability for DMS/CRM platforms, and advance cybersecurity and disaster recovery efforts while enabling

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive IT experience with leadership responsibility across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and support IT professionals across multiple states.
• Oversee daily IT operations, help desk, incident response, and escalation management.
• Develop and manage IT budgets, vendor relationships, and technology investments.
• Oversee enterprise networking, security, and server infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership across multi-location teams

Strategic IT planning

Vendor management

Strong communication

Hands-on technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

Microsoft 365

Network security

VPN & firewall management

Job description

Germain Motor Company in Columbus, OH, seeks a Director of Information Technology to drive technology strategy, oversee IT operations, and align initiatives with business goals across our dealership network. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong security emphasis, and partnerships with corporate leadership.

You will manage IT budgets, lead a team across states, ensure system reliability for DMS/CRM platforms, and advance cybersecurity and disaster recovery efforts while enabling