Manager IT Infrastructure

Reports to: Director Business Integration

• Lead teams that maintain systems, networking, database and data center infrastructure.
• Manage individual contributors and ensure achievement of departmental goals, effective project participation and reliable daily operational support.
• Accountable for performance, availability and security of all infrastructure technology, including on‑premises and cloud environments.
• Oversee planning, implementation and maintenance of all infrastructure components, ensuring high availability, performance, security and modernization.
• Manage changes in priorities, funding, scope and timing to maintain alignment between business expectations and IT planning and budgeting.
• Develop business‑case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives.
• Run processes for effective oversight, asset management and change management related to infrastructure.
• Anticipate and plan for long‑term needs of the IT environment, including technology direction, investment and simplification opportunities.
• Interact with IT leadership on all project matters and with business leaders on initiatives that support specific units.
• Select, develop and evaluate staff to ensure efficient and effective operation and modernization of infrastructure.
• Negotiate and administer vendor and consultant contracts and service agreements to obtain best value and performance.
• Identify innovative technical and process solutions that drive performance in cost, quality, compliance, customer service and revenue.
• Ensure appropriate corporate, industry, national and international standards are adhered to by self and team.
• Set goals and expectations for systems, networking and database support teams; monitor performance through regular feedback and HR‑policy adherence.
• Manage physical equipment within data centers, including HVAC, UPS, fire suppression, racks, servers, appliances and related infrastructure.
• Work with managed service and cloud vendors to ensure high operational availability, performance and resilience.
• Lead development, update and documentation of infrastructure lifecycle.
• Participate in Disaster Recovery Response Team and develop and maintain IT‑related DR processes and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Direction exercised:
  Provides direction to subordinates and other employees to accomplish business objectives.
• Discretion exercised:
  Exercises extensive experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals.
• Liaises with:
  All departments and key personnel necessary to maintain effective integration between technology and business, suppliers, government representatives and corporate personnel.

• Bachelors’ degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seven years or more technology leadership experience.
• Proof of continued education within the IT environment (preferred).
• Experience with IT infrastructure and operations on premise and in the cloud, especially in manufacturing environments (preferred).
• Microsoft, ITIL or Service Professional certification required.
• Project Management Professional courses or certification preferred.
• Ability to lead the entire project lifecycle of application and technology system projects to successful completion.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams/organizations.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to train, coach and mentor.
• Ability to travel up to 10 % of work time.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of responsibilities.

Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines: 18 years of age or older at time of application; able to provide proof of US Person Status; no felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date; no felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date; willing to submit to a drug screen; willing to submit to a background check.

The work environment may include humid conditions, bright…