It Manager

Your New Employer: AUTO ONE

AUTO ONE is a well-established national auto parts and accessories retailer and wholesaler, with a national network of independent franchises and company-owned retail and trade-based stores. Their corporate values aren't just lip service or posters on a wall, they drive the behaviours and DNA of the business. Their values centre on putting customers first, having a 'can-do' attitude, open communication and feedback, doing the right thing with care and integrity and working as one collaborative team that focuses on value optimisation. They employ a diverse range of people and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and safe workplace for all employees, where difference is embraced, contributions are valued, and you have a sense of connection and belonging. They also care a lot about your health and wellness, so work from home options (2 days per week) or flexible hours are highly supported for this role.

AUTO ONE has an innovative and entrepreneurial culture, underpinned by values driven leaders who have a clearly defined growth strategy and lead through empathy and humility. They put people first and live by that every day. They also value technology. It has a seat at the strategic table, sits on the ELT reporting to the Managing Director and is a key strategic pillar in their growth strategy.

Your New Role:

Reporting to the Head of Technology & Supply Chain, you'll have autonomy and empowerment to execute on a clearly defined national ERP (Pronto) roadmap for franchises, a new website and eCommerce strategy and will play a key role in driving value-add innovation and automation across the business (functional automation, EDI automation, RPA, edge ticketing automation, user experience uplift projects). You'll be developed, mentored and have a voice in defining the future IT, data and eCommerce strategy for AUTO ONE.

In addition to the above, your key responsibilities will be:

• Leading, motivating and developing the IT Department (7 direct reports, gearing towards growth) in order to achieve a high standard of user support to the members network and head office;
• Management of the ERP steering committee;
• Fostering excellent working relationships with IT service providers and key internal stakeholders;
• Managing the infrastructure environment to ensure all systems are operational during key working hours; and
• Developing and maintaining an effective IT disaster recovery and risk management plan.

It is expected that this role will grow and evolve as the business continues to grow. This is an exciting role for either an established IT Manager with a strong Pronto background looking for their next challenge or a 2IC who is ambitious to take that next step and be developed and mentored.

Your Background and Experience:

• Minimum of three years' experience in a similar hands-on IT Manager role;
• Strong Pronto ERP experience (mandatory);
• You will be comfortable travelling to interstate franchise sites as part of your role;
• You will be hands on, have managed small teams in the past, and be commercially focussed with broad business acumen;
• You will be technically competent with proven ability to managing multiple projects/priorities;
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain positive relationships with key internal stakeholders and vendors;
• Proven project management and delivery/execution experience, ensuring responsiveness to client and stakeholder needs;
• Ideally you will be a highly collaborative, passionate, supportive, open minded manager with strong attention to detail;
• You will be flexible and will enjoy working within a dynamic, service driven and fast paced environment; and
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, and a proven ability to interact professionally and influence a diverse group of non-technical stakeholders.

For more information or a confidential discussion please call Steven Fulop from u&u Recruitment Partners on 0418 994 446 quoting Job Reference 35089 or alternatively, apply online below. We look forward to assisting you with your job search.

Please note: u&u has been appointed the retained partner for this role. Any direct or third-party recruitment agency applications will be filtered to Steven Fulop at u&u Recruitment Partners.

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