Senior Director, Technology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with senior business leaders at AutoNation Finance to create and sustain a strategic technology roadmap that aligns with key business initiatives and supports everyday operations.

• Oversee the implementation of technology solutions, ensuring that projects are completed within the designated time frame and budget, while fulfilling agreed-upon scope and functionality requirements.

• Supervise the portfolio of applications and systems within AutoNation Finance, ensuring they are properly maintained, secure, and function within established performance and stability service level agreements (SLAs).

• Manage the intake and demand for technology resources, balancing business requirements with effective and timely delivery and support.

• Build, nurture, and develop the technology team at AutoNation Finance, ensuring sufficient resources, succession planning, and efficient utilization of AutoNation’s shared resource teams.

• Ensure technology solutions are thoughtfully designed to satisfy current and future business needs, emphasizing security, compliance, and cost efficiency.

• Establish plans, processes, and departmental strategies to achieve objectives, monitor and report on performance, and ensure alignment with AutoNation’s long-term strategies.

• Manage approved budgets, oversee recruitment activities, and maintain strategic partnerships with key vendors.

• Engage with executive leadership, client departments, and other technology teams; represent AutoNation Finance and enhance the organization’s reputation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field; an advanced degree is highly preferred.

• Over 16 years of relevant experience, including prior management experience.

• Demonstrated success in technology leadership, strategic planning, and team development.

• Experience managing complex application portfolios and technology operations in finance or automotive sectors is preferred.

• Strong understanding of solution/product delivery methodologies.

• Comprehensive knowledge of security, compliance, and cost management in technology solutions.

• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills for effective collaboration with senior leadership.

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to convert complex data into actionable insights.

• Must fulfill the company’s employment requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and 401k matching.

• Enjoy a balanced work-life with comprehensive insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits.

• Access to associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear.

• Take advantage of incredible deals and discounts through YouDecide, a platform featuring offers from top providers and retailers.

• Join our DRVPNK mission to raise and contribute millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment, collaborating with cancer charities across the nation.