IT Project Manager (Manufacturing)

Job Description:The Senior IT Manager must be visible, responsive, and hands-on. This role requires a leader who can work with executives in the morning, troubleshoot plant-floor connectivity issues in the afternoon, and coordinate cybersecurity or ERP escalations the same day. The ideal candidate will bring structure, urgency, technical depth, and strong customer-service discipline while helping prepare the organization for continued operational growth, digitalization, cybersecurity maturity, and manufacturing expansion

Do you have experience in Vendor relationship management?, Must have 4+ years of IT Leadership experience

Must have manufacturing, industrial, heavy equipment industry background, * Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

• 8-12 years of progressive IT experience with at least 4-5 years in an IT leadership or supervisory role
• Experience managing IT infrastructure, help desk, networking, servers, cybersecurity, and business applications
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, heavy equipment, automotive, energy, or similar plant environments
• Experience supporting ERP systems and manufacturing operations
• Strong knowledge of networking, firewalls, VPNs, servers, backup systems, endpoint management, and Microsoft environments
• Experience managing technical teams and vendor relationships Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting 24/7 manufacturing operations
• Exposure to IT/OT environments and plant-floor connectivity
• Experience supporting plant expansions, startups, or major infrastructure upgrades
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST or CIS Controls
• Certifications such as ITIL, CCNA, Microsoft, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, or PMP preferred Leadership Expectations., * manufacturing or heavy industrial equipment industry: 4 years (Required)
• IT leadership: 4 years (Required)
• ERP Applications Support: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Little Rock, AR 72209 (Required)

• Cybersecurity and Risk Management
• IT Projects and Expansion Support
• Vendor and Contract Management:
• IT Governance, Compliance, and Documentation

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $130,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year