What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Manager position at Drivemode?
Our Mission : Driving technology always feels old. Not by a little bit. We believe vehicles can be a thousand times smarter, safer, and more connected to the world around us, and our mission is to see it happen. In 2019, we joined forces with Honda as their first startup acquisition, and now we’re expanding our vision into building the future of electric vehicles (BEV) for millions of people around the world. Why Drivemode : Join Drivemode for an exciting startup environment and a vibrant culture that combines impactful work, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. By becoming a part of our team, you'll contribute to a crucial mission that revolutionizes the way people engage with vehicles, addressing both business needs and the world's environmental challenges. This presents an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and drive Honda's success in the EV market.A bout the Role : The IT Manager will be responsible for overseeing our global organization’s technology infrastructure, support, security, policies and IT operations. We are looking for someone who has a strong knowledge of modern, cloud-based infrastructure and can support our growing organization to implement and manage a user-friendly and secure environment.
What You’ll Be Doing :
- Lead our IT organization across both our US and Japan offices, promoting global collaboration to deliver user-focused solutions and a seamless global experience.
- Oversee and maintain the IT systems, networks, and cloud-based infrastructure.
- Lead efforts to transform the IT infrastructure into a more user friendly and secure environment.
- Develop and implement IT policies, security protocols, and best practices.
- Manage the IT budget, optimizing costs, and recommending new technologies.
- Implement and manage security measures to protect the organization's data, networks, vehicles, and systems from unauthorized access, cyber threats, viruses, and other security breaches.
- Collaborate with department heads to ensure IT services align with business requirements.
- Maintain detailed documentation of IT systems, network configurations, software licenses, and support procedures to facilitate troubleshooting, maintenance, and future upgrades.
- Interact with IT vendors and service providers to procure hardware, software, and services, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships.
What We Are Looking For :
Nice to Have
158,000 - $191,000 a yearThis is the position's total compensation package including the company's bonus structure. This position also comes with full benefits. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to demonstrated skill set, years and depth of relevant experience, and some role-dependent factors. We welcome direct conversations with each candidate about compensation in all of our initial calls.
Salary : $158,000 - $191,000
