Manager, Application Systems

8116 - Midtown Office - 2220 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23220

CarMax, the way your career should be! 

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 THE POSITION

Want to be part of a team that is helping to disrupt an industry while transforming our business?  Come and join a great culture and amazing team at CarMax as the Manager over the Enterprise Commerce Capabilities team.  The Enterprise Commerce Capabilities Technology Manager is responsible for leading a team of engineer’s developing a platform of modern Point of Sale, Order Management, and Drawer & Safe Management systems.  Responsibilities include oversight of development, support and crafting the team’s strategic mission within Technology, ensuring positive interaction with our Product Managers, customers, and external partners. This position requires a strong business acumen, interpersonal communication, organizational and managerial skills.

The Technology Manager at CarMax is a people leader who reports to and works with the Sr. Technology Manager to define and implement solutions that drive speed and quality while supporting our strategic mission and plans.  Your former software engineering experience with a retail or financial business background will help you lead a team that develops modern enterprise platform capabilities that are transforming our commerce solutions.  You will be responsible for identifying high performing talent, gaps in talent, and recruit, train and develop associates to close those gaps.  The Manager mentors and develops future leaders in courageous leadership, associate development, and communication skills, while identifying the appropriate goals for the team.

WHAT YOU WILL DO – ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience in software engineering of highly scalable application systems development, implementation, and support.
• 3+ years’ experience in Cloud Engineering and/or SaaS products preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in building and managing retail or financial related applications and systems.
• Knowledge of container technologies, version control systems (GitHub), build management and CI/CD tools and monitoring tools, preferred.

Management Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree - IT related, preferred.
• 1 to 3+ years' experience managing direct reports.
• 3+ years of experience required leading software projects leveraging Agile practices, required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills – can apply clear direction and priorities to teams.
• Serves as an empowering coach to the team by providing them with the resources, training, feedback, and a sounding-board to be successful in their roles balancing technical debt with speed-to-delivery customer focused team.
• Innovative; thinks beyond boundaries.
• Passionate about information technology.
• Analytical; solves problems at root cause and prioritizes effectively.
• Continuous learner and improvement mentality; never satisfied.
• Comfortable speaking to large audiences and executives.
• Flexible and open-minded; proactively seeks input from others.
• Able to easily motivate and inspire team members, peers, stakeholders, and executives.
• Entrepreneurial drive and spirit; enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
• Handles constructive criticism with ease; adapts easily and efficiently to change.

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 have a Hybrid work arrangement.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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.