IT Professional Wanted

We are seeking an experienced IT professional to lead our technology function. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT infrastructure, systems, and applications, with experience in project management, service delivery, and IT governance.

This is a strategic leadership opportunity for a seasoned IT professional who can ensure reliable, secure, and scalable technology operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing IT infrastructure in our plants/sites, overseeing business systems and applications, and providing strategic direction in IT governance, policy development, and long-term technology planning.

The IT Manager will also play a key role in driving service delivery, ensuring timely and effective support to business users and operations, and managing vendor relationships, contracts, and IT procurement.

• Manage and oversee IT infrastructure in plants/sites (networks, servers, storage, cybersecurity, connectivity, etc.) to ensure high availability, resilience, and security
• Provide oversight and support for business systems and applications (ERP, productivity tools, and other platforms) to ensure alignment with operational needs
• Lead the overall IT operations of the business unit, ensuring seamless integration of infrastructure, systems, and applications
• Provide strategic direction in IT governance, policy development, and long-term technology planning
• Drive service delivery by ensuring timely and effective support to business users and operations
• Manage the turnover and integration of IT operations to ensure smooth transition and continued operations
• Partner with stakeholders across business units to identify IT needs, develop solutions, and ensure alignment with organizational goals
• Oversee project management initiatives including system upgrades, implementations, and process improvements
• Ensure compliance with IT security, data protection, and regulatory standards
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and IT procurement
• Provide leadership, guidance, and development to the IT team

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master's degree a plus)
• At least 10 years of progressive IT experience, with minimum 5 years in a leadership or managerial capacity
• Strong background in IT infrastructure (networks, servers, cybersecurity, connectivity, cloud, storage, etc.), with exposure to systems and business applications (ERP, productivity tools, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in project management, service delivery, and IT governance/policy
• Strong understanding of IT security, risk management, and compliance frameworks
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with proven ability to work across diverse teams
• Experience handling IT operations during business transitions, mergers, or turnover preferred
• Willingness to travel to plants/sites at least once per month
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP, CISSP, Microsoft, AWS) are an advantage

• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability
• High level of accountability and ownership
• Effective communication and collaboration skills