IT Team Lead: Dealer Applications & Innovation

Santa Barbara Honda; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Regional bonus

Lease car program

Medical and dental benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Santa Barbara Honda in Torrance, CA is seeking a results-driven IT Team Manager to lead the Dealer Applications Unit. You will direct design, development, and maintenance of dealer and field platforms, aligning with enterprise objectives and compliance requirements.

You will present IT strategy to executives, mentor staff, manage budgets, and ensure delivery using agile and waterfall methods. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in IT with 5+ years leading teams, strong governance, security, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, data science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years in IT with 5+ years leading teams, managing resources and vendors.
• Experience with security, privacy, PII, SOX, governance, risk management, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Dealer Applications Unit, directing design, development, and maintenance of dealer and field platforms.
• Present IT strategy and updates to executives; collaborate with business and IT teams to deliver cost-effective technology solutions.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and budgeting oversight for projects, enhancements, and support.

Skills

IT Leadership

Team Management

Project Management

Security & Governance

Stakeholder Management

Agile & Waterfall

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT / computer science / data science

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Visio

Job description

Santa Barbara Honda in Torrance, CA is seeking a results-driven IT Team Manager to lead the Dealer Applications Unit. You will direct design, development, and maintenance of dealer and field platforms, aligning with enterprise objectives and compliance requirements.

You will present IT strategy to executives, mentor staff, manage budgets, and ensure delivery using agile and waterfall methods. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in IT with 5+ years leading teams, strong governance, security, and