IT Manager

Job Description

Job Description

IT Manager

• ???? Location : Peoria, IL (on-site)
• ???? Salary Range : Job Grade 29 - $125,000 - $168,000 (Exempt)
• ???? Schedule : Full-time | Must be available 24 / 7 for critical system support

Join our team as an IT Manager and lead the technology that powers our operations!

Are you a seasoned IT leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-demand environments? Do you enjoy blending strategic oversight with hands-on technical support? If you're a proactive, solutions-oriented professional with a passion for innovation and enterprise-scale systems, we want YOU on our team!

What You'll Do :

✅ Develop and execute the site's IT strategy to align with business goals.

✅ Guide, support, and manage a team of 5 IT employees and 3 contractors.

✅ Drive continuous improvement through policy development, operational recovery planning, and strategic investments in hardware / software.

✅ Lead IT participation in company-wide strategic planning.

✅ Oversee enterprise systems : VMware ESX, vCenter, Horizon View, MS SQL Server, Office 365, Power BI.

✅ Manage and support Palo Alto firewalls, Veeam Backup, and VPN technologies.

✅ Administer enterprise backup, networking (IP routing, WAN, fiber optics), and SAN storage (Nimble).

✅ Ensure high availability of systems, including clustering for Microsoft and VMware environments.

✅ Support IBM iSeries, JDEdwards, Epicor ERP 10 / Kinetic, and Mitel phone systems.

✅ Maintain software licensing compliance and IT general controls.

✅ Support regulatory compliance using COBIT and / or ITIL frameworks.

✅ Manage enterprise-wide projects using PMBoK standards.

✅ Communicate complex tech issues clearly to executives using non-technical language.

✅ Oversee IT budget and project-related spending with ROI and TCO calculations.

What We're Looking For :

10+ years in IT / IS, with 3-5 years in IT management (manufacturing environment preferred).

Hands-on technical experience essential, especially in 24 / 7 environments.

Bachelor's in a technical field required; Master's or MBA preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, MS Project, Windows Server OS (2008-2025)

Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, security (SIEM), and ERP systems

Ability to negotiate and manage vendor contracts and SLAs

Familiarity with Juniper EX / QFX switching hardware and JunOS a plus

Advanced IT or Project Management certification strongly preferred.

Resilient, detail-oriented, and highly adaptable with strong leadership and communication skills. Comfortable working under pressure and on-call around the clock.

Why Join Us?

Ready to Power the Plant?