About this job
The Technology Manager at CarMax is a people leader who is passionate about technology and how it enables a growing organization. They define roadmaps, manage stakeholders, and align the team to the organizational vision. They are often found partnering across teams and working closely with technologists to execute projects while helping to eliminate barriers and roadblocks. The Technology Manager will often lead Agile ceremonies and work with third parties on project deliverables. If you have a passion for people and technology, this is the job for you!
About this Job
In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of software engineers to define, design, and deliver expanded financial services and product offerings as part of the CarMax retail space. You will work closely with technology, product, and our business partners to drive future growth and opportunities.
The Technology Manager’s primary responsibility is to partner with their business areas and provide technology solutions and services that help deliver CarMax’s strategic mission and plans. This position will direct and manage strategic planning, software development, implementation, administration, and maintenance for a large suite of application systems. This includes the development of long and short-term technology solutions that address business goals and deliver improved profitability, efficiency, and unrivaled associate and customer experience.
What you will do
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Lead engineers in building financial product related capabilities by providing them with the resources, feedback, and a sounding-board to be successful in their roles balancing technical debt with a speed-to-delivery customer focused team
- Identify high performing talent, gaps in talent, and recruit, train and develop associates to close those gaps
- Mentor and develop future leaders in courageous leadership, associate development, and communication skills
- Identify the appropriate goals for the team
- Communicate the team’s vision to executive management while also providing guidance for the team to support the strategic direction
Other Job Responsibilities
- Partner with business stakeholders, peer groups, the Technology management team, and key associates.
- Present the vision to executive management while also providing guidance for the team to support the strategic direction.
- Continue to grow one’s knowledge base and stay current with industry trends while also formulating a technology plan for each business area based on an in-depth understanding of the current business needs and their future direction.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
- BS/BA degree - IT related, preferred
- 5+ years of experience in Information Technology with 3+ years of application systems development and implementation
- 3+ years’ experience managing direct reports
- 3+ years of experience required leading software projects leveraging Agile practices, required
- 3+ years of experience with financing and lending industry, preferred not required
- 2+ years of experience with product catalog and pricing management, preferred not required
If think this, is you, let us know and apply!
Work Location and Arrangement: This role will be based out of the Richmond, VA CarMax Technology Innovation Center or the Dallas, TX Technology Hub and will have a Hybrid work arrangement.
Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be considered for this specific role.
About CarMax
CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent, and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.
Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
CarMax is committed to bringing together people from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment.
CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, and any other characteristics protected by law.
Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.
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What We Do
CarMax revolutionized the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity car buying experience customers want and deserve. This disruptive thinking has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars with more than 200 stores nationwide. And thanks to our amazing team of nearly 25,000 associates, we have been recognized as one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® - 16 years in a row!
Committed to hiring people with strong values of integrity, transparency and respect, we offer unmatched training and support for associate career growth, and have been recognized as one of Training Magazine’s "Training Top 125" companies in America. We are also proud to be a best place to work for Veterans, and the #2 Best Workplace for Retail.
