Manager of Information Technology

G.S. Precision manufactures critical components for the Aerospace and Defense industries. With 700 employees across four integrated locations totaling 230,000 sq. ft., we draw on 60+ years of experience and cutting-edge technology to deliver consistent, high-quality results.

To provide a proud, caring, and safe environment that allows our team to thrive in delivering value to our customers. We encourage creative thinking and problem solving. We grow our company through open communication, strong leadership, and continuous improvement that benefits our customers, employees, their families, and our communities.

To be the most trusted global partner in precision manufacturing and assembly of highly engineered mission critical products, recognized for our commitment to innovation, quality, and ability to enable our customers success.

• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Care Coverage (Starting the Next Full Month After Hire)
• Paid Holidays starting on Day ONE
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) Matching Retirement Plan
• Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Safety Shoe Allowance
• Prescription Safety Glasses Program
• Shift Differentials for 2nd and 3rd Shifts
• Bereavement Leave

The IT Manager is a hands-on, people-centered technology leader responsible for overseeing IT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business intelligence across U.S. and U.K. locations. This role blends day-to-day operational leadership with strategic planning and is designed as a growth opportunity for an experienced IT manager ready to expand into a broader leadership role over time.

The organization operates in an aerospace manufacturing environment supporting both Military and Commercial programs, requiring strong discipline around cybersecurity, compliance (CMMC, NIST 800-171, ITAR/EAR), and reliable service delivery. A key focus of this role is advancing data-driven decision-making by building and enabling a scalable Power BI reporting framework that leadership can trust.

• Build a stable, trusted IT team with clear roles, accountability, and reduced firefighting
• Strengthen cybersecurity posture and compliance readiness
• Improve operational reliability across infrastructure and end-user support
• Advance the company’s Business Intelligence capability using Power BI as a core platform

• Manage day-to-day IT operations including networks, endpoints, servers, cloud/hybrid services, and core business systems
• Ensure system availability, performance, security, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery readiness
• Lead IT projects such as system upgrades, migrations, and new technology implementations
• Establish and maintain disciplined operational processes (ticketing, change management, asset management, documentation)
• Manage vendors and service providers with attention to cost, performance, and security

• Own IT operational readiness and cybersecurity posture across the organization
• Support compliance with NIST 800-171 / CMMC and ITAR/EAR requirements, including:
  • Access controls (least privilege, MFA, privileged access)
  • Patch management and vulnerability remediation
  • Logging, monitoring, and evidence retention
  • Incident response planning and tabletop exercises
  • Third-party/vendor risk management
• Translate technical and compliance risks into clear business terms for leadership

• Lead and support the organization’s Business Intelligence journey with Power BI as the primary reporting platform
• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports supporting Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management
• Partner with business leaders to define KPIs, standardize metrics, and establish a 'single source of truth'
• Improve data readiness by supporting data integration, data quality controls, and role-based access
• Establish a sustainable BI operating model (intake, prioritization, documentation, release cadence, and user training)

• Lead, mentor, and develop IT staff and external partners; create training plans and reduce key-person dependency
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and respect for institutional knowledge
• Clearly communicate priorities, expectations, and escalation paths
• Serve as a trusted partner to leadership and department heads on technology and analytics initiatives
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of progressive IT experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibility
• Strong foundation in IT…