IT Manager

We are seeking a hands-on IT Manager to lead and support enterprise IT infrastructure, systems administration, cybersecurity initiatives, and technology operations across multiple U.S. locations. This is a "player/coach" leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and direct technical involvement. The ideal candidate will have experience managing enterprise IT environments, leading technical teams, and driving large-scale initiatives such as ERP implementations, infrastructure migrations, cybersecurity programs, acquisitions/integrations, and technology modernization efforts.

Lead day-to-day IT operations, infrastructure support, and enterprise technology initiatives

Serve as the primary escalation point for infrastructure, networking, systems, ERP, cybersecurity, and end-user support issues

Manage and mentor IT staff across multiple locations while fostering accountability and operational excellence

Drive enterprise IT projects including:

• ERP implementations
• Infrastructure migrations
• System upgrades
• Acquisitions/integrations
• Technology refresh initiatives

Partner with business stakeholders to align technology solutions with operational needs

Support and optimize:

• Servers
• Networks
• Cloud platforms
• Enterprise applications
• Manufacturing-related systems

Manage vendors, licensing, hardware/software inventory, and support contracts

Support cybersecurity, disaster recovery, business continuity, and compliance initiatives including NIST/CMMC

Prepare project plans, budgets, reporting metrics, and leadership updates

Participate in after-hours support and critical incident response as needed

Drive continuous improvement and operational standardization initiatives

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred

8+ years of experience in:

• IT operations
• Infrastructure support
• Systems administration
• Enterprise technology environments

3+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams and enterprise IT projects

Proven experience in a hands-on IT leadership or "working manager" role

Experience leading enterprise-scale projects impacting multiple business units

Strong ERP implementation experience including:

• Data migration
• Integrations
• Stakeholder coordination
• Post-go-live support

Strong experience with:

• VMware
• Microsoft Azure / M365
• Windows Server
• Cisco and/or Ubiquiti networking

Experience supporting cybersecurity/compliance initiatives including NIST and/or CMMC

Manufacturing and multi-site environment experience preferred

Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills

Ability to lead highly technical teams through mentorship and accountability

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities

Experience balancing operational needs, cybersecurity, scalability, and cost optimization

Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments

Strong understanding of:

• Enterprise infrastructure
• Cloud platforms
• Cybersecurity
• ERP systems
• End-user computing

Travel up to 30%

On-call support required for emergent situations

Ability to obtain a government security clearance preferred

U.S. work authorization required due to federal regulatory requirements