Business Manager, Information Management& Information Technology

**Join the ride**

**Position**: Business Manager, Information Management and Information Technology (IMIT)
**Office**: Home Office

**Location**: Edmonton,AB

**Classification**: Full Time

AutoCanada is the largest Canadian owned and publicly traded automotive dealer group operating in Canada and the US. We are innovative, data-driven and our commitment to our Team Members, customers and operational excellence fuels our success.

Our Corporate Team plays an important role in our company’s growth and stewards the AutoCanada brand across all lines of business in our national network. Working here is fast-paced, non-stop, and a little unpredictable—and we love it.

This is the job for you if you would be delighted to manage the finances, vendor relationships and procurement processes in the technology departments of AutoCanada. You would eagerly build and maintain core business processes that enable the Information Technology and Management functions to scale and innovate, making a meaningful difference in a $6 billion publicly traded company. Your solution-focused, pragmatic mindset combined with effective communication skills, and desire to find opportunities to improve our business will help you achieve great things at AutoCanada.

**Your area of focus**

The Business Manager, IMIT is responsible for coordinating and managing key Information Technology / Information Management functions. These include budget support, expense analysis and reporting, resource management and analysis, IT procurement, and vendor relations. The position requires an individual that is process-oriented, has a drive for continuous improvement, loves solving problems, and seeks ways to automate. The Business Manager must work closely with internal and external stakeholders, therefore strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders with competing priorities is essential.

**What drives your day-to-day?**
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, negotiate contracts, and ensure vendor compliance with company policies and standards. Regularly evaluate vendor performance to ensure AutoCanada is getting value from its vendor partners.
- Partner with FP&A to develop financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for the IMIT department, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations
- Manage procurement processes and initiatives, in collaboration with the corporate Procurement team
- Ensure asset management policies and procedures are in place, tracked, and improved
- Develop annual budget in partnership with FP&A
- Maintain budget vs. expense tracking for IMIT
- Maintain a master list of licenses schedule and oversee renewals
- Work closely with the accounting team to review monthly expenses for IMIT and identify anomalies or opportunities for proactive spend management
- Allocate technology costs to other departments
- Manage various projects as required
- Automate processes and reporting where possible

**What are the must-haves**
- A university or college degree in Business or related field or an extensive proven track record in the position’s primary responsibility area.
- At least 8-10 years of experience in a position with an emphasis on budget development, procurement policies and processes, and asset management, preferably in IT
- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and execution
- Proven ability to manage budgets and allocate resources effectively
- Financial and accounting acumen
- Experience with ERPs, such as Oracle
- Strong project coordination skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Strong understanding of both internal and external business environments and contexts
- An appetite for continuous learning and development

**What puts your pedal to the medal?**

**The Perks**
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Health, Vision and Dental Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service Plans
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs
- Company-wide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year
- Professional development and the opportunity to grow your career

And those are just the basics. We strive every day to create a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity, ensures fairness and equal opportunities, and fosters a sense of belonging for all Team Members. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively support everyone in expressing themselves and reaching their full potential.

**Can you picture yourself here already?**

We hope so. It’s equally as important that you choose us as we choose you. Take a sneak peek at what we think makes this one of the best workplaces around.

Our commitment extends to reaching out to individuals from various backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or mental/physical disabilities. AutoCanada