Information Technology Manager

Leading Edge Equipment is searching for a highly motivated candidate to join our team as an Information Technology Manager based in our Michigan, Carrington, or Devils Lake dealership location. As part of our team, you’ll oversee and coordinate all company efforts in the areas of technology-related product/service selection, set-up, support, communications, and data protection in order to assist employees in efficiently completing work. Oversee and assures up-to-date, effective hardware and software applications are in place and employees are properly trained in their use. This position reports to the Owner.

What you will love about our team:

• Great Company Culture. Join a knowledgeable, high-achieving team at an innovative, family-owned company. Build your skills in a collaborative environment with supportive teammates. Fun employee events including monthly lunches and multiple annual celebrations.
• Excellent Health Benefits.

• Affordable single or family health insurance plans with employer contribution.
• Health savings $1,750 annual employer contribution.
• Dental and vision insurance, 100% paid by employer.
• Life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability, 100% paid by employer.
• Employee Assistance Program, 100% paid by employer.
• Earn up to $900 per year through optional Wellness Program.
• Additional optional benefits including hospital indemnity, accident plan and critical illness.

• Retirement Plan. 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Incentive and Bonus Program. Outstanding efforts never go unrewarded.
• Time off. Paid holidays and annual leave.
• Employee Referral Program. Generous compensation for referring new employees.
• Years of Service Recognition. We appreciate our employees’ dedication and celebrate their milestones.
• Structured Career Development. Develop new skills with training paths and opportunities for career advancement.
• Discounts. Staff discount for products at dealership. Verizon discount. Access to Deere Employees Credit Union. ADP LifeMart discounts.
• Position-Specific Perks. Uniforms and excellent working hours.

What you’ll focus on:

• Maintains IT asset information to ensure appropriate lifecycle management
• Coordinates purchasing new technology solutions including computers, servers, cell phones, software, etc.
• Maintains knowledge of current technology and stay abreast of new technological advancements in order to provide cost effective solutions for the company
• Maintains administration of all user IDs and passwords, grants clearance to systems and applications as appropriate
• Safeguards dealership technology systems through items such as acceptable use, password, and network access policies
• Safeguards data by assuring timely back-ups and processing
• Installs all software, vendor, and pricing updates on all systems and coordinates the installation and set-up of all new equipment
• Provides IT support to employees in all locations by prioritizing, troubleshooting and resolving problems quickly
• Escalates technology installation and support issues to appropriate dealership, partner, and vendor personnel as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned

What we need from you:

• 5+ years experience in information technology management
• Strong communication skills with ability to train others on technology solutions
• Experience with routers, servers, and network technology desired
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Must be physically able to perform minor lifting of equipment, climbing or crawling to install equipment and run cables and occasionally long periods of time sitting at a workstation
• Ever better if you have (although not required to apply):
  • Familiar with John Deere and competitive products
  • Degree in Information Technology

Leading Edge Equipment is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.