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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Manager - **Company:** CFS, Inc. - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Distributed Systems, IT Management, Information Technology Operations, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Sage ERP, Firewalls (Computer Science), Data Strategy, Information Technology - **Published:** May 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=74fae59c6c335d65 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Vendor relationship management?, * 5+ years of IT leadership or IT management experience * Experience supporting multi-site or distributed environments * Background in manufacturing, construction, or logistics preferred Strong experience with: * + Infrastructure (networking, firewalls, VPNs) + ERP systems and business-critical applications + Vendor and MSP management * Hands-on approach with the ability to dive into technical issues as needed * Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders * Willingness to travel to sites and operate in field-based environments Nice to Have: * Experience with Sage X3 or similar ERP platforms * Exposure to data, reporting, or AI-driven initiatives * Industry experience in construction materials or similar sectors ## Description This organization is a well-established leader in the construction materials industry, supporting large-scale infrastructure and commercial projects across the Northeast. With over a century of operating history, it maintains a multi-site environment that includes both corporate offices and operational plant locations., We are seeking a hands-on IT Manager to step into a highly visible leadership role, replacing a long-tenured leader who is retiring after more than 20 years. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of IT operations across multiple locations while driving modernization initiatives across systems, infrastructure, and data strategy. You will operate as both a technical leader and strategic partner, balancing day-to-day support with long-term improvements across the business. What You'll Do: * Manage IT systems, infrastructure, and support across 7+ sites * Support ERP and logistics platforms critical to daily operations * Provide hands-on technical troubleshooting, including onsite support when required * Oversee networking, telecom, cybersecurity, and system upgrades * Manage external vendors and MSP relationships * Lead IT budgeting and technology planning * Enhance cybersecurity posture and business continuity processes * Support ongoing technology initiatives and system rollouts * Partner with business leaders to drive process improvements through technology ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Hacking Your Vacation: Using Data for Fun](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/585-hacking-your-vacation-using-data-for-fun) - [Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1495-your-manager-doesn-t-come-with-a-user-manual-but-you-can-totally-write-one) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Data Governance in the Era of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1622-data-governance-in-the-era-of-ai) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers)