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Hybrid role 3X a week in office in Elk Grove, CA; no remote capabilities

ALLDATA is the industry’s #1 choice for unedited OEM automotive repair and collision information. Founded in 1986, the Elk Grove, California-based company has more than 115,000 subscribers worldwide who rely on us for access to the OEM-accurate information and procedures they need for safe and accurate repairs. More than 400,000 technicians trust ALLDATA’s industry-leading software solutions for faster diagnostics, updated OEM information covering 95% of vehicles on the road today, and simpler shop management. With the support of our parent company, AutoZone, we are an employer of choice for those who are passionate about working for a leader in the automotive software industry.

Position Summary:

VP, Information Technology & Development is a strategic, customer-driven Technology executive, who is an inspirational leader capable of leading the software development and infrastructure teams to drive successful delivery of all products while contributing to the product strategy and the overall product roadmap.

Position Responsibilities- Other duties may be assigned:

• Develops and oversees the implementation of long and short-term strategic and operational plans for software products development and IT infrastructure that align with the organization’s strategic priorities and business needs.

• Implements processes and metrics to ensure the software development organization is extremely efficient and focused, and that the products are market ready, highly reliable, scalable, and maintainable that adhere to industry standards for architecture, security and best practices.

• Takes a hands-on approach to the software development lifecycle to demonstrate ownership and accountability of the entire product delivery process.

• Communicates proactively, clearly and completely with team members, cross-functional teams, executive committee (EC), and strategic partners to provide product delivery requirements, product roadmap statuses, impediments, and product performance data.

• Leverages and transcends the existing IT infrastructure environment to create new, more modern architecture to support future strategies and evolving needs. This includes the use of cloud technologies, data analytics, process automation technologies, mobility, and next generation cybersecurity tools.

• Manages business continuity processes for the organization, including disaster recovery, products high availability, the Business Continuity Plan, and the Business Impact Assessment. Oversees testing, training, and the maintenance of these plans to ensure they are current and properly deployed across the organization, and appropriate in scope to mitigate business continuity risks.

• Provides strong technology vendor management to ensure high performance and cost effectiveness with third party solutions.

• Leads the evaluation and deployment of new technologies and enhancements to ensure that ALLDATA is prepared for rapid technological advances in the automotive aftermarket industry. Works with the business units to ensure the company leverages the best technology to achieve its business objectives, reduce costs, and reduce employee and customer friction.

• Provides inspired leadership needed to develop and retain highly competent, technology and service-oriented teams. Drive culture of continuous improvement to improve quality, efficiency, and standards across our software development teams, IT infrastructure & services. Provide architectural oversight during the detailed design, build, test, and deploy phases.

• Manages Data Science teams to develop algorithms and systems to extract knowledge and insights for automotive market to predict repairs, forecast repairs, merchandizing and store efficiency, total cost of ownership, and tools for internal product usages, sales, and retention.

• Works closely with AutoZone IT security, compliance and privacy to set standards, operational processes, and policies that support organization needs.

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Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field from an accredited college or university; MBA preferred.

• A minimum of 15+ years of experience leading Software Development and Information Technology organization that delivers high quality, high value software products and solutions that drive business strategies and performance.

• Proven ability to shift organizational culture, set clear expectations, actively measure performance and provide feedback, and consistently meet the ALLDATA values of puts customers first, cares about people, strives of exceptional performance, energies others, embraces diversity, and helps team succeed.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience implementing and executing projects utilizing AGILE Methodology in a scaled environment.

• Extensive financial and process experience required to establish and execute operational budgets and drive return on investment through continuous improvement.

• Extensive cross-functional business skills, including finance, operations, sales, marketing, customer service, management, and leadership.

• Consistently exercise good judgement, and decision-making skills in performing all job responsibilities.

The salary range for this position is $146,000 – $256,000. When extending an offer of employment, ALLDATA considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, company financials, as well as external market and organizational considerations. ALLDATA values and is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Compensation Range (USD): MIN 146000.0 - MID 201400.0 - MAX 256000.0

AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.