Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
- 10 years of diverse IT experience, with a strong understanding of business-IT alignment.
- 5 years of management experience in IT within a manufacturing environment.
- Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
Summary:
The IT Manager is the strategic liaison between the business functions and the Information Technology department. This role is crucial in aligning IT initiatives with business goals, translating business strategies into objectives, and ensuring that IT services and solutions deliver maximum value. Lead the effort to understand business needs and market IT capabilities, and create actionable plans to leverage technology to achieve business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Business & IT Alignment: Maintain a deep understanding of business systems, applications, and objectives to ensure IT strategies and projects are aligned with business goals. Oversee the portfolio of IT projects and services to meet evolving business needs.
- Project Management & Execution: Initiate, manage, and prioritize system and application change requests. Collaborate with business units to identify, plan, and execute projects requiring IT involvement. Ensure that projects align with IT strategy and standards.
- Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary IT liaison for business units, presenting IT requirements, and assisting in the development of IT components for business cases. Work with project managers to ensure successful project initiation and transition to operational status.
- Requirements Analysis & Enhancement: Collaborate with business units to capture and prioritize business requirements. Facilitate the enhancement of existing business applications and processes, ensuring smooth transitions from project phases to operational use.
- Technology Consultation: Assist in evaluating and selecting technology solutions to meet business needs. Collaborate with cybersecurity specialists to ensure alignment with corporate cybersecurity strategies.