IT Manager

The IT Manager leads the organization's information technology function through effective governance, project management, budgeting, asset management, cybersecurity, and team leadership. This role is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating IT services in a manufacturing environment where information technology and operational technology (OT) systems must operate seamlessly together. The IT Manager supports reliable production operations by overseeing technology initiatives, maintaining secure and compliant systems, and ensuring technology investments align with organizational objectives.

Key Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• IT Governance: Establishes and maintains IT governance processes, technology standards, risk controls, and decision-making frameworks that support business objectives, operational requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Project Management: Leads IT projects from planning through implementation, coordinating technical resources, stakeholders, vendors, and manufacturing operations to ensure successful delivery with minimal impact to production.
• Budget Management: Owns operating and capital technology budgets by evaluating investment priorities, managing expenditures, and communicating the cost, risk, and business impact of technology decisions.
• Risk Management and Compliance: Identifies, assesses, and mitigates cybersecurity, operational, and compliance risks. Ensures the protection of sensitive manufacturing and business information while supporting compliance with standards and regulations including CMMC 2.0, NIST 800-171, DFARS, and ITAR.
• Asset Management: Oversees the lifecycle management of IT and operational technology assets, including hardware, software, licensing, and connected manufacturing systems. Ensures asset visibility, maintenance, security, compliance, and alignment with operational requirements.
• Leadership, Management, and Accountability: Provides strategic leadership for the IT function by setting direction, developing team capabilities, aligning technology priorities with operational goals, and fostering collaboration between IT and manufacturing stakeholders.
• Vendor Management: Develops and manages relationships with technology vendors, service providers, and consultants. Negotiates contracts, evaluates performance, and ensures vendors deliver value aligned with organizational objectives.