What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Technology Manager position at Meade Tractor?
Meade Tractor is always looking for dedicated employees who are ready to make a career of going above and beyond for our customers. We have a fantastic team and we’re ready to add more employees who match our culture and passion. Since 2010, Meade Tractor has been providing outstanding products and service to the hard-working landowners, landscapers, farmers, loggers, construction companies and homeowners. As we grow, we’ll need people ready to grow with us. Start your new journey today.
We offer an excellent benefit package for you and your family.
The Information Technology Manager: Oversees and coordinates all company efforts in the areas of technology-related product/service selection, set-up, support, communications, and data protection in order to assist employees in efficiently completing work. Oversees and assures up-to-date, effective hardware and software applications are in place and employees are properly trained in their use.
Responsibilities include:
- Maintains IT asset information to ensure appropriate lifecycle management
- Works with appropriate personnel to establish and adhere to annual IT budget
- Coordinates purchasing new technology solutions including computers, servers, cell phones, software, etc.
- Develops and enforces policies to allow for the most cost-effective use of existing solutions
- Maintains knowledge of current technology and stay abreast of new technological advancements in order to provide cost effective solutions for the company
- Maintains administration of all user IDs and passwords, grants clearance to systems and applications as appropriate
- Safeguards dealership technology systems through items such as acceptable use, password, and network access policies
- Safeguards data by assuring timely back-ups and processing
- Installs all software, vendor, and pricing updates on all systems and coordinates the installation and set-up of all new equipment
- Provides IT support to employees in all locations by prioritizing, troubleshooting and resolving problems quickly
- Escalates technology installation and support issues to appropriate dealership, partner, and vendor personnel as appropriate.
Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:
- 5 years experience in information technology management
- Strong communication skills with ability to train others on technology solutions
- Experience with routers, servers, and network technology desired
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Must be physically able to perform minor lifting of equipment, climbing or crawling to install equipment and run cables and occasionally long periods of time sitting at a workstation
- Must be willing to travel to company locations
- Familiar with John Deere and competitive products desired
- Degree in Information Technology or equivalent experience required
