IT Manager

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Objectives of Role

• Develop the technology plan in coordination with leadership and operating departments, participate in and facilitate the IT steering committee meetings, develop and manage the long-term IT capital and operational budget, and track and report on the performance of the IT function.

• Establish, implement, and ensure compliance with the company's information security program.

• Ensure the availability, performance, integration, security, and supportability of essential IT systems and services, including IT infrastructure (network, server, storage, operating systems, databases), security tools, enterprise applications and services, data repositories and analytic tools, and end-user devices.

• Take responsibility for or provide expert advice on projects and solutions within the larger business initiative.

• Manage business-critical IT tasks and systems administration.

• Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, software, and vendors.

• Manage the hardware and software inventory.

• Take an active role in the requirements definition, vendor selection, and implementation of a new ERP system. This includes working with the executive sponsor, project management office, business leadership, operating departments, and external consultants and vendors, to manage technology-related activities and provide expert technology advice to subject matter experts in other domains.

Responsibilities

• Analyze departmental needs, identify vulnerabilities, and boost productivity, efficiency, and accuracy to improve business operations. This includes business and IT process automation, integration initiatives, and facilitating access to the data required by the business for operations and decision-making.

• Ensure IT systems and services work together seamlessly to meet production needs.

• Develop and maintain IT and cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.

• Establish contractual agreements and SLAs with critical IT suppliers (vendors, service providers, managed service providers).

• Analyze cross-departmental processes, technologies, and suppliers continually to identify improvements.

• Prepare cost-benefit analyses when improvement initiatives are necessary and monitor suppliers to ensure that service and value meet or exceed business needs.

• Troubleshoot issues and provide technical support when needed.

• Develop and manage IT staff for IT operations and improvement initiatives and provide feedback/evaluations of performance on a quarterly basis.

• Develop, test and execute data backup, disaster recovery and incident response plans.

• In coordination with operating departments, develop and enforce the architectural framework for secure integration of operational technologies in the plant floor (e.g., PLM, label scanning and printing) and supporting technologies (e.g., video surveillance, access control, public addressing), as well as for integrations with third parties and external applications and services (e.g., EDI, APIs, etc.)., Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. Related Jobs IT Manager TEKsystems

Shelbyville, KY*On-Site

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Infrastructure, cybersecurity, network infrastructure, server support, enterprise application, * Five or more years of experience in IT management in a manufacturing environment.

• Deep knowledge of ERPs and enterprise solutions (e.g., Microsoft 365, Entra ID/Active Directory, etc.), current and emerging IT and IIoT technologies, backup and disaster recovery procedures, cybersecurity, and cloud management.

• Expertise in implementing, configuring, and testing IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Strong creative and analytical thinking, effective communications and people management skills, project management and organizational change management skills, ability to think "outside the box".

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in information technology or computer science.

• Experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.

• Industry-standard management-level certifications such as ITIL, PMP, CISSP, etc.]

• Occasional or as-needed regional and international travel to Mexico will be required to oversee the geographically distributed operations and IT workforce of the company.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shelbyville, KY. Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company., We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.