Strategic IT Director – Multi-State Ops & Security

Germain Motor Co.; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 140.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

401(k) employer match

Paid vacation/company holidays

Professional development

Company outings

Employee discounts

Zusammenfassung

Germain Motor Company in Columbus, OH seeks a Director of Information Technology to lead technology strategy and operations across its multi-state footprint. This hands-on executive role oversees IT infrastructure, security, DMS/CRM integrations, and partnerships with major automotive tech providers.

You will balance strategic planning with day-to-day leadership, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient technology to support dealerships and corporate objectives.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of progressive IT experience with leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, cybersecurity, MS 365, identity management, and IT infra.
• Experience managing vendors, budgets, and service delivery.
• Hands-on mindset with ability to supervise while remaining hands-on when needed.
• Excellent communication and ability to translate technical challenges for non-technical stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Lead, develop, and support our IT team across multiple states.
• Ensure responsive, consistent local market support through field resources.
• Oversee daily IT ops, helpdesk, incident response and escalation management.
• Establish standardized service standards, processes, and accountability.
• Develop budgets, vendor relations, purchases, and technology investments.
• Oversee dealership systems, CRM, DMS integrations and OEM applications.

Kenntnisse

IT leadership

Vendor management

Budget management

Cybersecurity

Networking

Microsoft 365

Communication

Hands-on

Travel readiness

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Reynolds & Reynolds

CDK Global

Tekion

Cisco

Ubiquiti

SonicWall

Jobbeschreibung

Germain Motor Company in Columbus, OH seeks a Director of Information Technology to lead technology strategy and operations across its multi-state footprint. This hands-on executive role oversees IT infrastructure, security, DMS/CRM integrations, and partnerships with major automotive tech providers.

You will balance strategic planning with day-to-day leadership, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient technology to support dealerships and corporate objectives.