General Manager – IT (Automotive Dealerships)
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About the Role
A leading automotive dealership group is seeking a General Manager – IT to lead IT strategy, digital transformation, and technology operations. The role requires strong experience with Kerridge DMS and Infor SyteLine ERP, and at least 12 years of IT experience with 5 years in senior leadership.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the company's IT strategy and technology roadmap
- Lead all IT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, and digital transformation programs
- Manage, optimize, and enhance Kerridge DMS and Infor SyteLine ERP platforms
- Ensure seamless integration between dealership systems, ERP, CRM, OEM portals, and business applications
- Support dealership operations across Vehicle Sales, Aftersales, Parts, Service Workshops, and Bodyshop functions
- Lead ERP and DMS implementation, migration, upgrade, and optimization projects
- Establish IT governance, security controls, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans
- Manage relationships with software vendors, OEM technology partners, and third party service providers
- Drive process automation, operational efficiency, and data driven decision making
- Lead and develop high performing IT teams across multiple locations
- Manage annual IT budgets, contracts, and technology investment plans
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field
- Minimum 12 years of IT experience
- Minimum 5 years in a senior IT leadership role
- Strong hands on experience with Kerridge DMS and Infor SyteLine ERP
- Previous experience within automotive dealerships or distributors
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About the Role
- A leading automotive dealership and distribution group is seeking an experienced General Manager – Information Technology to lead its IT strategy, digital transformation initiatives, enterprise systems, and technology operations across multiple branches and business units.
- The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership experience within automotive dealerships and a proven track record in managing Kerridge DMS and Infor SyteLine ERP environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the company's IT strategy and technology roadmap.
- Lead all IT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, and digital transformation programs.
- Manage, optimize, and enhance Kerridge DMS and Infor SyteLine ERP platforms.
- Ensure seamless integration between dealership systems, ERP, CRM, OEM portals, and business applications.
- Support dealership operations across Vehicle Sales, Aftersales, Parts, Service Workshops, and Bodyshop functions.
- Lead ERP and DMS implementation, migration, upgrade, and optimization projects.
- Establish IT governance, security controls, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans.
- Manage relationships with software vendors, OEM technology partners, and third party service providers.
- Drive process automation, operational efficiency, and data driven decision making.
- Lead and develop high performing IT teams across multiple locations.
- Manage annual IT budgets, contracts, and technology investment plans.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field.
- Master's Degree or MBA is preferred.
- Minimum 12 years of IT experience.
- Minimum 5 years in a senior IT leadership role.
- Strong hands on experience with: Kerridge DMS, Infor SyteLine ERP, CRM Systems, Infrastructure & Networks, Cybersecurity, Cloud Technologies.
- Previous experience within: Automotive Dealerships, Automotive Distributors, Vehicle Importers, Multi Branch Organizations.
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