IT Systems Manager

We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking IT Systems Manager to lead a comprehensive modernization and digital transformation journey for an established, leading company. This is a comprehensive role overseeing foundational IT infrastructure, strengthening cybersecurity frameworks, and championing a critical upcoming ERP implementation. You will be a team of one, as the heart and sole of IT, supporting about 50 end-users., * Strategic IT Leadership: Develop and execute a multi-year IT roadmap aligned with business objectives. Establish governance, standards, and best practices while advising executive leadership on critical technology investments.

• Infrastructure Modernization: Assess current systems and engineer a reliable, scalable environment across network infrastructure, cloud ecosystems (Azure/M365), wireless systems, storage, and robust disaster recovery capabilities.
• Enterprise Systems & ERP: Serve as the IT lead for an upcoming ERP implementation, enhancement, and post-go-live stabilization. Optimize integrations with critical business applications including CRMs, shipping/logistics, vendor portals, and data warehouses.
• Cybersecurity Frameworks: Establish and maintain modern cybersecurity policies. Implement advanced endpoint protection, MFA, network monitoring, and manage routine vulnerability assessments to protect company data.
• Automation & Business Intelligence: Build a unified “single source of truth” for enterprise data. Eliminate manual data entries and bottlenecks by leveraging API integrations, workflow automation tools, and platforms like Power BI.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with department heads across Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Customer Service to translate operational business requirements into scalable technical architecture.

Do you have experience in Systems integration?, * 5+ years’ managing enterprise infrastructure and business systems

• Hands-on track record of leading a major ERP implementation or a complex, enterprise-wide system upgrades
• Project Management: Robust experience managing multiple IT projects simultaneously
• Strong technical skills across core networking, cloud platforms (ideally Azure), and system integration, * How many years of on-the-job IT Systems experience do you have?
• Do you have strong IT project management experience?
• Do you have experience leading high-level IT strategy for an organization overall?
• Do you have strong hands-on experience with ERP implementations and/or upgrades?
• Do you have strong systems integration experience?
• Do you have IT systems experience in a manufacturing setting?
• Do you have strong cybersecurity experience?
• Would you need to relocate for this on-site role in Holly Springs, NC?

Pulled from the full job description

• Professional development assistance
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, * 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance