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IT Manager
Job Category: Corporate
Requisition Number: ITDIR003417
Posting Details
Posted: May 12, 2026
Full-Time
On-site
LocationsShowing 1 location
Columbia, MS 39429, USA
Job Details
Description
Key Responsibilities
Team Management
Manage, mentor, and support an established IT team of 15–20 employees
Oversee a Service Desk supporting 300+ retail and service locations
Set daily and weekly goals and ensure consistent execution
Keep the team focused, organized, and accountable on day-to-day work
Conduct regular one-on-ones, coaching, and performance feedback
Foster a collaborative, professional, and results-driven team environment
Serve as a visible and dependable manager for the IT organization
IT Operations & Infrastructure Oversight
Oversee day-to-day IT operations, including:
Service desk and end-user support
Network and connectivity
Servers, infrastructure, and core systems
Business-critical software and applications
Ensure incidents and escalations are handled efficiently and appropriately
Support incident response, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement
Communication & Alignment
Help translate business needs into clear IT goals
Communicate status, risks, and progress to executive leadership
Play a role in aligning IT operations with the company’s growth and expansion plans
Required Qualifications
7+ years of IT management experience, leading teams of similar size
Experience managing Service Desk and IT Operations teams
Strong people-management, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable holding teams accountable while remaining supportive
Must work on-site at the Columbia, MS corporate office (this is not a remote role)
Technical Knowledge (Working Understanding Required)
This role does not require deep hands-on engineering, but candidates must have a working understanding of:
Basic networking concepts (LAN/WAN, firewalls, VPNs)
Server and infrastructure fundamentals
Core IT systems and operational processes
IT terminology and the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting multi-location retail, logistics, or field-service organizations
Background in infrastructure, networking, or systems administration
Experience managing IT operations in a growing organization
Why Join Southern Tire Mart
Manage IT operations for the largest commercial tire dealer in the country
Support a large, nationwide operation with real-world impact
Work with an experienced IT team and modern enterprise systems
Play a role in enabling continued growth and operational excellence
Qualifications
Experience
Required
7 years:
IT Mangement