Director, IT Solutions - REMOTE Job Listing at DriveTime in Tempe, AZ (Job ID R10118)

Description

What's Under the Hood

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.

The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock.  You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle. 

That's Nice, But What's the Job?

In short, you'll wear a variety of hats throughout the course of a day within
the Bridgecrest/DriveTime/SilverRock family. This role is well suited for an
individual who thrives in a rapidly changing environment and recognizes
that change provides opportunity and with opportunity, growth!
On any given day, you'll have the opportunity to mentor and positively
impact an IT Solutions leader and their team (Product Owners, Solutions
Analysts, and Quality Analysts), influence the business on strategic
direction, collaborate with Software Engineering leads to research viable
solutions for upcoming initiatives, communicate critical updates to business
and IT leaders and assist in clearing obstacles for your teams as they
surface!
In long, our Director of IT Solutions responsibilities are:

• Acting as strategic & technical solutions liaison within a given line of business (track) of the Bridgecrest/DriveTime/SilverRock family
• Leader of leaders within the Bridgecrest/DriveTime/SilverRock organizations -- mentorship and growth of your teams is top priority

• Navigating innovative and adaptive personalities across the organization -- when to support the change and when to compromise
• Identify execution opportunities within the teams of your given track in coordination with your Software and Data Engineering counterparts, following that up with the guidance and support needed within your teams to capitalize on those opportunities
• Ensure solution decisions taking place within the track are aligned with the larger company roadmap and vision
• Foster an environment of collaboration, transparency, accountability, & teamwork amongst your track
• Company advocate for your teams and track -- what does your track need to be successful?
• Supporting your IT Solutions Lead (Product Owner's) as they and their teams navigate system design decisions, tradeoffs, plan releases, and automate quality controls in collaboration with Product Managers, technical experts, peers, and others
• Working with our recruiting department to build high performing teams through candidate screenings and interviews 
• Staying connected to your teams; ensuring they feel valued at Bridgecrest/DriveTime/SilverRock each and every day!
• Serving as a point of contact for projects involving multiple units to ensure efficient cross-team coordination
• Guiding Agile teams through all phases of the software development life cycle

The Specifics

• Bachelor's degree required; in business, technology or MBA preferred
• 6+ years' experience in Business/Solutions Analysis, Product Ownership, IT Solutions discipline, or relevant experience in a fast-paced business environment
• 3+ years leadership experience
• Proven experience leading agile software development teams

• Understanding of Software Quality Assurance processes and ability to ensure quality is met
• Aptitude to pick up new concepts and technology quickly and explain it to both business & IT stakeholders
• Experience in capturing and articulating business needs to Agile development teams
• Experience with tools such as Microsoft product suite, Miro, Target Process, Azure DevOps, SharePoint, OneNote

So What About the Perks? Perks matter

• Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage. 
• But Wait, There's More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
• Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow!  But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
• Tuition Reimbursement. We're as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we'll put our money where our mouth is.
• Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
• Gratitude is Green.  We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well… money matters!

• In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!
• Give Us a Reason (or not), and We'll Celebrate.  Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each other's company outside of day-to-day work.
• Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you'll fit right in with the rest of us).

• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard.

• Company Driver. It's one of the coolest perks of being who we are! We've got your insurance, maintenance, and cost of vehicle covered; you just keep gas in the tank.

Anything Else?  Absolutely.

DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here.  We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we'll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don't forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we'll stop there)!

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment! 

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