IT Manager

Company Overview:

• Join Farasis Energy, a global leader in energy solutions dedicated to developing advanced battery technologies that drive the transition to sustainable energy.
• Our innovative lithium-ion batteries power a wide range of applications, from electric vehicles and two-wheelers to commercial and industrial vehicles, marine, aviation, and energy storage systems.
• Be a part of our mission to shape the future of energy storage!

Apply Now and Power the Future with Us!

• Are you ready to take your career to the next level?
• Farasis is on the lookout for a passionate IT Manager.
• In this dynamic role, you’ll work with stakeholders to create and implement technology strategies to support global team collaboration and enhance operational efficiency.
• Utilize automation tools (e.g., Power Shell, Ansible) to streamline repetitive tasks and improve efficiency.
• Design and implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems for proactive issue detection and resolution.
• Lead, mentor, and manage IT team to deliver high-quality support and services for internal stakeholders.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute IT projects, including infrastructure upgrades, software deployments, and system migrations.
• This includes design and implementation of global IT infrastructure such as ERP, ECM, SCM, PLM, EDI systems.
• Oversee administration, maintenance, and security of all IT systems, networks, and end-user systems.
• Ensure reliable operation minimizing downtime and addressing issues proactively.
• Manage IT budgets, including forecasting and cost management for software, hardware, and services.
• Oversee cybersecurity measures and risk management to protect company data including data encryption and regular security audits.
• Ensure IT operations maintain compliance with industry standards and legal / regulatory requirements.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure SLAs are met.
• Confirm effective disaster recovery and data backup systems are in place and tested regularly.
• Systematically track KPIs to assess IT environment and make improvements where necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in IT management or a similar role, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
• Strong leadership, service-oriented personality, and team management skills, with experience mentoring and developing staff.
• Broad technical expertise in hardware and software.
• An automation-first mindset with a focus on data quality and integrity to ensure efficient operations.
• Mandarin language fluency is a plus for smoother collaboration with colleagues in China.
• Able to occasionally travel to implement IT systems and provide training at other Farasis facilities.
• Global IT infrastructure (e.g., ERP, ECM, SCM, PLM, EDI systems) implementation experience.
• Proven experience in managing IT infrastructure, networks, and systems.
• Farasis operates Windows and Unix-based servers, Cisco network equipment, and other cloud-based SaaS platforms (Microsoft 365, Atlassian suite, Azure, AWS, etc.) Strong knowledge of industry best practices and strategies.
• Excellent understanding of IT project management methodologies and tools.
• Ability to evaluate and implement new technologies to meet business needs.
• Excellent communication skills & capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• $130,000 - $150,000 annually + bonus + 100% paid health insurance premiums.
• Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal equity.

• Exempt Status:
  Regular, Full-Time
  
  Location:
  
  Hybrid remote/onsite in Hayward, CA