IT Manager

Our Mission:

Driving technology always feels old. Not by a little bit. We believe vehicles can be a thousand times smarter, safer, and more connected to the world around us, and our mission is to see it happen. In 2019, we joined forces with Honda as their first startup acquisition, and now we’re expanding our vision into building the future of electric vehicles (BEV) for millions of people around the world.

Why Drivemode: 

Join Drivemode for an exciting startup environment and a vibrant culture that combines impactful work, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. By becoming a part of our team, you'll contribute to a crucial mission that revolutionizes the way people engage with vehicles, addressing both business needs and the world's environmental challenges. This presents an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and drive Honda's success in the EV market.

About the Role:

The IT Manager will be responsible for overseeing our global organization’s technology infrastructure, support, security, policies and IT operations. We are looking for someone who has a strong knowledge of modern, cloud-based infrastructure and can support our growing organization to implement and manage a user-friendly and secure environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead our IT organization across both our US and Japan offices, promoting global collaboration to deliver user-focused solutions and a seamless global experience.
• Oversee and maintain the IT systems, networks, and cloud-based infrastructure.
• Lead efforts to transform the IT infrastructure into a more user friendly and secure environment.
• Develop and implement IT policies, security protocols, and best practices.
• Manage the IT budget, optimizing costs, and recommending new technologies.
• Implement and manage security measures to protect the organization's data, networks, vehicles, and systems from unauthorized access, cyber threats, viruses, and other security breaches.
• Collaborate with department heads to ensure IT services align with business requirements.
• Maintain detailed documentation of IT systems, network configurations, software licenses, and support procedures to facilitate troubleshooting, maintenance, and future upgrades.
• Interact with IT vendors and service providers to procure hardware, software, and services, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships.

What We Are Looking For:

• 10+ years in the IT field, 3+ years of experience as an IT manager
• People management experience, including team development, mentorship, and creating a positive and collaborative culture.
• Expertise in leading change initiatives, addressing organizational needs, and driving successful transitions.
• Experience managing an MDM environment.
• Google Workspace + Teams administrative experience.
• Experience managing macOS and Windows devices remotely.
• A willingness to be hands-on and provide whatever support is needed to our small organization.
• A strong problem-solving mindset, with the ability to navigate uncertainty and lead independently.
• Proficiency in implementing and managing Zero Trust security principles
• Good understanding and experience with GCP or AWS

Nice to Have

• Experience introducing cloud-based IT infrastructure services.
• Experience with Cloud-based directory platforms for identity management.
• Familiarity or direct experience with Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Business-level proficiency in Japanese is a plus.
• Experience with these technologies: Jumpcloud, Intune, Active Directory with MS Intra-ID Hybrid.

EEOC Statement

Drivemode is proud of a very diverse team with employees coming from 5 continents/20 countries as of today. Diversity in our workplace has played an important part in our success; we recognize each employee’s unique background, knowledge, experiences, ideas, and viewpoints which are all critical in developing a product that has the greatest impact on drivers all over the world.

Drivemode provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristics that make you unique.