indiGO Auto Group is a globally recognized and award-winning company with an unparalleled dedication to outstanding customer care and operational excellence. indiGO Auto Group is an industry thought leader representing 24 timelessly modern franchised dealerships in seven US markets, including Houston, TX, Rancho Mirage, CA, Palm Springs, CA, Riverside, CA, Marin, CA, St. Louis, MO, and most recently Redwood City, CA.

indiGO represents the very best in automotive brands: Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Jaguar, Lamborghini, Land Rover, McLaren, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, Rimac, and Volkswagen. We are always looking for bright, motivated, and energetic professionals to add to our world-class team. Each of our dealerships work as a team, and our team strives to be the best for our customers. indiGO is proud to represent the best in luxury automotive brands as well the best people – come and join us today!

What we are looking for:

indiGO Auto Group is seeking a full-time IT Manager to join our indiGO Auto Group team. The IT Manager for indiGO reports directly to the CFO and will be based out of Houston. This position will be responsible for managing and further maturing our current IT program; identify innovation opportunities through IT to further expand our corporate digitization efforts, own IT projects and be the key responsible person for IT operations and the IT control framework. This is a great opportunity to work for an exciting company in a fast-paced environment.

This is what we offer:

• Opportunity to work in a cohesive and supportive team environment
• Comprehensive insurance plans - medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health savings account, and flexible savings account
• 401(k) plus match
• Unlimited professional training opportunities
• Paid vacation days, sick days, and holidays
• Opportunity for advancement in a growing company
• Brand new, state-of-the-art facilities and equipment

Here is what an ordinary day of work may look like:

• Work with the executive team in Houston as well as local dealership general managers and colleagues in the stores. This position will also cooperate with colleagues within the Pon organization and with 3rd parties.
• Drive digital innovation and customer journey improvements.
• Responsible for the IT Budget of the company.
• Build, and be responsible for, the technology roadmap including technology lifecycle management.
• Responsible for IT security and privacy and coordinating with Pon Security colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with the IT policies and controls framework.
• Manage our 3rd party IT company in day-to-day operation (maintenance etc.).
• Manage our main contracts with IT vendors, of which CDK (DMS) is our core contract.
• Help educate indiGO employees in IT and day-to-day applications they use.
• Maintain documentation of IT processes and procedures. Seek options to refine and improve existing processes.
• Be part of the acquisition team at the time of an acquisition of a new store to investigate the status of IT and develop a proposal on how to align/improve.
• Make sure (new) IT and technology is an integral part of the company’s strategy and also make sure that strategy is made concrete and translated into changes and real improvements that are implemented.
  • E-commerce (content, performance, security)
  • Car digitalization/electrification
  • Etc.

• Be creative and add a different perspective (digital/IT) to the company’s decision making and coordinate the relevant digital innovations with the different geography within Pon Luxury & Performance Cars.
• Coordinate with the digital counterparts of the key OEMs about the digital innovations they are bringing to their dealers and customers.

The opportunity is for you if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years experience in IT operations or 2+ years experience in IT management
• Experience implementing and testing IT solutions
• Experience working with AD, o365, and Exchange
• Proven ability to develop and implement a Digital strategy that drives business value creation
• Willing to submit to a drug test and criminal background check
• Ability to communicate both verbally and with written documentation
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Maintain professional appearance and demeanor at all times

This job description in no way implies that the duties listed here are the only ones the employee may be required to perform. The employee is expected to perform other tasks, duties, and training as dictated by their supervisors.

indiGO Auto Group is an equal opportunity employer, free from discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, advancement, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.