The primary goals of the IT Director are to:
- Lead the direction of the Invera ERP system, and other major business facing applications.
- Supervise and maintain the organization’s repository of software applications through best practices and the appropriate staffing.
- Coordinate with Combined Metals business stakeholders to align business goals to technology solutions
- Apply proven communication and problem-solving skills to guide and assist the user groups on issues related to the information and software systems.
- Lead the Infrastructure Team on network, data management, and security processes for all Combined Metal locations
- Coordinate with the other National Material companies on alignment of IT services and capabilities
RESPONSIBILITIES
ERP Transformation
- Lead the successful completion of the Invera ERP implementation for all Combined Metals businesses
- Reduce dependency on in-house developed systems by identifying scalable, cost-effective commercial solutions.
- Develop strategy to migrate OnPrem infrastructure configuration to maximize Azure cloud utilization
CRM and Sales Enablement
- Guide the continued use of Dynamic CRM platform
Data management
- Guide the direction on the creation of a data warehouse structure to support organization analytics needs
Security, Regulatory & Tracking Systems
- Verify all IT systems are fully compliant with National Material and Combined Metals security protocols
- Support the CMMC 2.0 certification process for Combined Metals
- Ensure technology supports environmental, safety, and regulatory obligations.
Team Leadership & Organizational Development
- Lead a team of 7 IT professionals across infrastructure, operations, and application development.
- Elevate team capabilities, develop leadership within the IT function, and build a high-performance culture.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:
- B.S. or B.A. degree in Business Administration, Management, Project Management, Computer Science, Engineering or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Microsoft technology environment, including 2-3 years of practical professional experience in project management
- Experience leading at least one full enterprise ERP upgrade
- 3 plus years of leadership experience/ building and managing high performing teams.
- Fundamental understanding of web-based systems programming and development
- Proficient with MS Project or similar software and MS Office applications
- Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional project teams
- Ability to adjust and set priorities to meet deadlines
- Ability to effectively manage staff
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
- Strong persuasion and negotiation skills, including conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work effectively in a professional manner with technology staff, business stakeholders, end users, management and others outside the organization
- Ability to work independently
- Self-motivated with ability to drive projects
- Experience in working in multisite manufacturing environment
Preferred or Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with process improvement projects and Lean/Six-Sigma manufacturing principles
Personal Attributes
- Strong sense of urgency.
- Able to exercise independent judgement and take action on it.
- Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills.
- Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail.
- Highly self-motivated and directed.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
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