IT Manager (Engineering)

About AutoZone

AutoZone is the nation's leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories with more than 6,000 stores in the US, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Brazil. Each store carries an extensive line of cars, sport utility vehicles, vans, and light trucks, including new and remanufactured hard parts, maintenance items, and accessories.

We also sell automotive diagnostic and repair software through ALLDATA, diagnostic and repair information through ALLDATAdiy.com, automotive accessories through AutoAnything.com, and auto and light truck parts and accessories through AutoZone.com.

Since opening its first store in Forrest City, Ark. on July 4, 1979, the company has joined the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AZO) and earned a spot in the Fortune 500.

AutoZone has been committed to providing the best parts, prices, and customer service in the automotive aftermarket industry. We have a rich culture and history of going the Extra Mile for our customers and our community. At AutoZone you’re not just doing a job; you’re playing a crucial role in creating a better experience for our customers while creating opportunities to DRIVE YOUR CAREER almost anywhere! We are looking for talented, customer-focused people, enjoy helping others, and have the DRIVE to excel in a fast-paced environment!

Position Summary

AutoZone is looking for a technology leader in our Digital Commerce Portfolio. We are on a journey to transform our Digital Commerce Platform- as an IT Manager specializing in software development on the Retail Digital Platform Engineering team, you will be responsible for managing and leading a team of engineers in developing Digital Commerce and/or Search capabilities and collaborating with other teams in building a comprehensive Omni-Channel experience for our customers. A successful candidate will have a background in building and operating large scale Digital Commerce and search capabilities and hands-on approach to leading software development, great project management and communication skills and an eagerness to grow with a team as they take on increasing responsibility.

The IT Manager(Engineering) will work closely with the business leaders, understand short and long-term business goals, and collaborate on plans to achieve those goals by delivering leading-edge systems using best-in-class SDLC and a highly motivated team. Deliver the organizational goals aligning with the retail strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads teams in the development, implementation, and support of the systems for a best-in-class online experience
• Understands the systems/applications that his/her team develops technologically/functionally, aligns with a technical roadmap of the department & AutoZone, works with the team to continuously inspect the current state, and brings innovative ideas to improve. makes sure the architecture/design decisions taken by the team are aligning to AutoZone standards keeping in mind performance, scalability, resiliency, etc.
• Develops technical talent and leadership capabilities in team members and ensures a highly motivated team through coaching and mentoring focusing on accountability & ownership.
• Implements systems to maximize usability, accessibility, and customer experience. Leverages internal and external APIs, databases, and other data sources
• Oversees the scheduling, control, and progress of system design, development, and installation activities
• Develops trusted and open relationships with key business partners at Manager and Director levels and works closely with and manages vendor partner relationships
• Coordinates between internal and external resources, ensuring effective communication between all groups and individuals involved in projects
• Leads all projects under the rules and guidelines of the Project Management Office (PMO). Ensures all PMO documentation is produced to high standards
• Oversees project financials and ensures adherence to AutoZone’s fiscal policies
  
  

Education Requirements And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent required
• Minimum of 12 - 15 years total experience in IT development with 5 years developing web/mobile/webservices with high volume customer-facing 24/7 applications
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in a managerial position in a technology group with a proven track record for business capability delivery and talent development
• Hands-on experience developing systems using web applications/mobile application/webservice technologies on Middleware like WebLogic / JBoss / Apache/Tomcat using Oracle/Postgres RDBMS in a Unix / Linux environment.
• Experience in leading the teams working on MACH (Microservices, APIs-first, Cloud-native, and Headless) architecture using Java, Spring boot will be beneficial
• Experience with developing and managing applications across multiple data centers is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts and designs to a broad range of people
• Strong experience in using Agile (Scrum / Kanban / SAFe) project development methodologies
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing business and technology landscapes
• Must have a contagious work ethics; including high sense of urgency to resolve issues quickly, creatively and efficiently.
  
  

Our Values

An AutoZone Always...

• PUTS CUSTOMERS FIRST
• CARES ABOUT PEOPLE
• STRIVES FOR EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE
• ENERGIZES OTHERS
• EMBRACES DIVERSITY
• HELPS TEAMS SUCCEED