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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Manager - **Company:** Robert Half - **Location:** Taylor, MI, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Backup Devices, Information Technology Operations, Knowledge Management, Windows Servers, Routing, Runbook, Server Administration, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Wireless Technologies - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gllmqy ## About the Role Requirements * 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, networking, and technical support, including at least 4 years leading technical teams. * Demonstrated success managing managers or team leads, with accountability for staffing decisions and budget oversight strongly preferred. * Strong hands-on knowledge of enterprise networking, including routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls, wireless technologies, and related administration. * Experience supporting Windows Server environments, virtualization platforms, Active Directory or Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and backup and recovery technologies. * Proven ability to improve an unstructured or reactive IT environment by introducing process discipline, documentation, and operational controls. * Background building or rebuilding IT service desk functions, including tiered support models, service-level management, metrics, and knowledge management. * Practical understanding of security controls, system hardening, and remediation activities related to audits or security assessments. * Strong technical writing skills with the ability to produce clear standards, procedures, and support documentation. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®, All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. ## Description Our Client is looking for an experienced IT Manager to lead technology operations for a fast-paced logistics and warehousing organization supporting around-the-clock automotive manufacturing customers in Metro-Detroit, Michigan. This role will guide infrastructure, end-user support, network performance, and security across multiple facilities while building a more consistent and well-documented IT environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth, proven leadership of technical teams, and the ability to introduce structure, accountability, and measurable service delivery., * Direct day-to-day IT operations across multiple sites, ensuring reliable infrastructure, responsive support, and stable connectivity for 24/7 business activities. * Lead and develop management-level direct reports overseeing service desk operations, network and systems administration, and security and compliance functions. * Establish clear operating standards for support services, including escalation paths, service levels, performance metrics, and knowledge-sharing practices. * Strengthen enterprise infrastructure by overseeing networking, server administration, identity services, virtualization platforms, Microsoft 365 environments, and backup solutions. * Drive improvements in documentation by creating and maintaining technical standards, runbooks, diagrams, and operational procedures that teams can use effectively. * Partner with leadership on staffing, budgeting, and resource planning to align IT capabilities with business needs across all facilities. * Advance the organization's security posture by guiding remediation efforts, supporting audit responses, and enforcing infrastructure hardening practices. * Identify gaps in current processes and transform reactive support models into structured, scalable IT service delivery. * Oversee major infrastructure and operational improvement initiatives, including service desk enhancements and environment standardization efforts. 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