IT Manager - Business Systems Applications

Lead and manage a team of approximately 15 direct and indirect reports, split across functional and development disciplines.

Develop and mentor two team leads – one aligned to functional operations and one to development – building leadership depth within the team.

Manage and hold accountable more than 10 third-party support and development resources, ensuring contractual performance and delivery quality.

Coach, grow, and develop team members by building individualized development plans and facilitating training opportunities.

Drive accountability and celebrate team and individual success to build a high-performance culture.

Market and promote the team’s capabilities across the IT organization and to the business to strengthen the team’s identity and reputation.

Supervise recruitment, training, retention, and organization of staff in accordance with company hiring processes, personnel policies, and budget requirements.

Build and sustain strong collaborative relationships with IT Business Partners embedded within the Supply Chain, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, & Communications business units.

Partner effectively across IT towers to ensure integrated delivery and alignment on shared goals.

Work with business leaders to understand operational needs and translate them into IT application strategies and project priorities.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience.

5+ years of experience leading IT application management, development, and/or analytics teams.

Experience managing large, complex enterprise applications in a manufacturing or industrial environment (SAP experience preferred).

Experience building and scaling teams, including managing vendor and third-party resources.

Demonstrated success in driving application governance and operational excellence.

Demonstrated focus on creating an excellent customer and team experience (Agile, SCRUM, and self-directed work teams).

Proven experience developing technology roadmaps and 2–5 year strategic plans at a company or division level.

Strong interpersonal, written, and team collaboration skills with the ability to communicate clearly across all levels of the organization.

Experience creating and managing IT budgets.

Overall understanding of technical architecture and enterprise application infrastructure.

Pragmatic approach to leadership and problem-solving in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Creates and deploys vision through an inspirational and optimistic leadership style.

Ability to support mission-critical systems in a 24/7 operational manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Knowledge of production planning systems.

Knowledge of SAP and experience with related enterprise system integrations.

Intermediate Oracle Database skills.

Experience with TSA (Transition Service Agreement) management or enterprise divestiture / integration programs.

Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.

Ability to recognize and resolve critical issues in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Drug Free Workplace:

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $105,100 - $161,100

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