IT Manager

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 :

💡 Technology Strategy & Leadership

✅ 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.

🔧 Infrastructure & Systems Oversight

✅ 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.

🛡 Compliance, Projects & Communication

✅ 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 :

🔹 Experience :

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.

🔹 Education :

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

🔹 Skills :

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

🔹 Certifications :

Advanced IT or Project Management certification strongly preferred.

🔹 Mindset :

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?

💙 Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary benefits, FSA, long-term disability, EAP

🏖️ Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time

📈 Retirement Plans - 401(k) with company match

🚀 Leadership Opportunity - Shape the future of technology for a leading industrial facility

Ready to Power the Plant?

📩 Apply now and lead the digital transformation that drives our success!

📢 We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.