IT Manager

The Vermont Country Store is one of the most unique and beloved companies in America. Orton Family owned since 1946, the company offers a comprehensive assortment of high-quality, practical and hard-to-find goods through its catalog, website and two stores in Weston and Rockingham, Vermont. Despite the company’s image as an old-fashioned country store, The Vermont Country Store is a champion of innovation in our marketing, our operations and as an employer of choice. For two years running, The Vermont Country Store has earned the #1 ranking in the Universal Service Provider category of Newsweek Magazine’s Best Online Shops, placing ahead of Amazon, WalMart, Target and other industry leaders. Come join our high-performing team who collaborate, innovate, and deliver strong results. We're committed to seeking life-long learners, promoting from within and creating long-term opportunities for those who excel. We welcome you to apply even if you don’t check all the boxes. We hope you'll consider joining us and see where a career with us can lead you.

The Position

The Vermont Country Store is currently seeking an IT Manager to join our Technology and Business Solutions Team. This role reports to the Head of Technology and oversees a wide range of information technology systems and applications including the company’s enterprise system, website, and various specialized applications and infrastructure throughout the company.  The IT Manager will also supervise and direct a team of technical business analysts and other IT resources to accomplish their goals.

Location:  5650 Main Street, Manchester Center, Vermont 05255

A Sampling of What You’ll Do

• Plan and organize the ever-evolving data and business system architecture to support company goals.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders throughout the company to identify current and future technology related needs of the business.  
• Design, develop, and enhance interfaces between business applications.
• Constantly be on the lookout for cost saving opportunities by leveraging technology to save time or reduce manual tasks.
• Help manage and structure data throughout the company for analysis and reporting.
• Constantly collaborate with other IT team members to improve the technical services provided to the company.
• Collaborate closely with business and technical teams to optimize solutions through a combination of technical and business process problem solving.
• Oversee vendors performing software development tasks on behalf of the IT department.
• Troubleshoot operational issues as they arise, putting in place changes to prevent them from happening in the future.

Who We’re Looking For 

• Energetic self-starter that can effectively and collaboratively lead a team and works independently as well leading by example.
• Combination of high creativity to drive innovation and high analytical skills to drive business performance.
• A leader with a passion for planning, problem solving, and project execution.
• Detail oriented with consistent and timely follow through.
• Strong listening, verbal, writing, and presentation skills.
• 5-10 years of IT management experience

What we offer: 

• A team-oriented culture filled with truly “good” people
• We have flexible working hours and work from home days to accommodate your personal life
• An onsite wellness center including free wellness, acute care visits and programs with Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner
• Onsite fitness facilities
• We offer a generous employee discount
• We offer a competitive salary package, 401-K, commuter benefit, dental, vision, an ICHRA employer contribution for medical insurance, contributions to the cost of childcare, employer paid life, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness, auto insurance, home insurance, recreational toys insurance
• Potential for quarterly bonus
• Numerous philanthropic programs including paid volunteer hours and matching charitable contributions