IT Manager

Velosity Forest Lake is searching for am IT Manager to support our manufacturing facility in Forest Lake, MN. The IT Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing Velosity's IT infrastructure and operations to ensure the efficient and secure functioning of all technology systems.

This is an on-site position.

The typical pay range for this role: $140,000 - $165,000.

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Insurance:
  Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans.
• Other Benefits Include: 401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave.

Who is Velosity?

Velosity Forest Lake is not your typical manufacturing company.

Founded in 1972, we are a state-of-the-art, custom contract manufacturer and injection molder providing creative solutions to our customers' unique manufacturing challenges.

At Velosity, our culture & values are our competitive advantage. Engrained in everything we do are our values of Collaboration, Results-Driven, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Customer Satisfaction. Sound like you? Apply to join our team today.

What You'll Love about Velosity:

• A competitive compensation package with generous benefits covering health care, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and more
• Generous PTO offerings & 9 paid holidays annually
• Continued Education opportunities through our tuition reimbursement program
• Great opportunities for growth & advancement
• An Employee focused environment that hires and develops talent based on our values
• Casual Dress Code

Essential Duties:

• Develop and implement IT strategies that align with organizational goals and Identify technology needs and create a technology roadmap.
• Supervise and manage the IT team, assigning tasks and setting priorities and Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Oversee IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget while coordinating resources and manage project teams
• Manage the IT department budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and monitor expenditures and optimize spending.
• Evaluate and select vendors, hardware, and software options and manage relationships with vendors and service providers.
• Ensure the reliability and security of IT systems and networks while developing strategies for network troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Implement and manage security measures to protect IT infrastructure and data while ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.
• Monitor system performance and implement improvements as needed and conduct regular audits and assessments.
• Work closely with other department managers to assess technology needs and support business objectives while facilitating communication between upper management and IT staff.
• Develop, implement, and enforce IT policies and procedures that align with industry best practices and organizational goals.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with IT standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure that all IT systems and processes comply with relevant industry standards and regulations, such as CMMC 2.0, ITAR, ISO 27001, NIST, Department of Defense, etc.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPls) that align with organizational goals and IT objectives and continuously monitor and track KPls to assess the performance of IT systems and processes. Analyze KPI data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and potential issues and generate regular reports on KPI performance for senior management and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience in IT management or a related field.
• Proven track record of managing IT projects from initiation to completion.
• Experience leading and mentoring IT teams.
• Hands-on…