Information Technology (IT) Manager in Saegertown
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Saegertown, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Education: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, a related field or equivalent work experience.
- Experience: A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a related IT role, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or management position.
- Technical Expertise: Experience with IBM i system administration and management, including proficiency in relevant programming (RPG, CL) and database design and management.
- Industry Experience: Proven experience supporting IT in a manufacturing or similar industrial environment is highly , understanding operational technologies and needs.
- Leadership Skills: Strong leadership, problem-solving, analytical and decision-making abilities.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills to interact positively with a diverse range of end-users, management and external vendors.
- Must be a U.S. Person ( or Green Card Holder) as defined by ITAR regulations.
- This position is ITAR controlled and involves access to technical data subject to export restrictions.
Full description
Job DescriptionJob Description
About Us
Greenleaf Corporation is a leader in the manufacturing industry, dedicated to innovation and operational excellence. We rely on our robust, in-house developed software ecosystem running on the IBM i (AS/400, iSeries) platform and dynamic Linux web servers, to manage core manufacturing and business operations across our campus and satellite facilities. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced IT Manager to lead the team responsible for these critical systems.
Job Overview
The IT Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, maintenance and support of our entire IBM i environment and associated in-house developed applications. This leadership role balances technical knowledge in the IBM i platform, modern Linux and Microsoft servers, with strategic project management, ensuring our systems are secure, efficient and aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing IT teams in a manufacturing setting, as well as a significant understanding of software development.
Key Responsibilities
- System & Infrastructure Management: Oversee the administration and maintenance of on-site IBM i (AS/400) systems, including operating systems (IBM i OS), hardware and security tools, in addition to the campus's network infrastructure, self-hosted hypervisor clusters running virtual Linux and Microsoft servers, storage and hardware (including barcode scanners, printers, and workstations).
- Software Development Oversight: Manage the end-to-end delivery of internally developed software features ensuring timely delivery, quality and alignment with business needs.
- Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor and lead a team of systems administrators, software developers (proficient in RPG, SQL, etc.) and support specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Manufacturing Operations Support: Ensure the high availability and performance of business-critical systems that support 24/7 manufacturing operations, minimizing downtime and providing effective troubleshooting for issues.
- Project & Strategic Planning: Plan and coordinate major projects, such as system upgrades, hardware migrations and new software implementations, from concept to rollout.
- Security & Compliance: Implement and manage IT policies, security protocols, disaster recovery and business continuity plans, to ensure data integrity, security and compliance with industry regulations, including NIST800-171r2 and CMMC requirements.
- Collaboration & Communication: Serve as the primary liaison between the IT department and other department heads (e.g., Engineering, Finance, Operations), to identify technology needs and align IT initiatives with organizational goals.