IT Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a management level position responsible for analyzing and directing all IT related activities of the organization with supervisory responsibilities for staff assigned to the IT department. This position is accountable for ensuring continuity of computer services for computer users throughout the organization through planning, technical leadership, and project coordination.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Perform all supervisory responsibilities associated with the IT department including employee related issues.
• Enforce company policies and procedures as a member of management for all employees.
• Present a professional image as a representative of the company.
• Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with co-workers, and every level of management.
• Determine the goals of IT within broad outlines provided by the executive management and contribute to the continuity of computer services by providing necessary technical leadership and project coordination.
• Forecast costs, equipment and personnel needs for projects and programs as required and related to MIS operations.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in MIS technology and remain highly technically competent at all levels of data processing while striving for enhanced user productivity through implementation of new software technology where applicable, and the implementation of policies that more effectively utilize MIS resources.
• Prepares long and short-range plans for application selection, systems development, and acquisition of the resources needed to support them. Assures responsiveness of long-range plans to corporate objectives.
• Establish and maintain relationships with contractors and equipment suppliers.
• Capture, monitor and analyze computer usage data, recommend and implement policies, software and hardware to provide maximum resource utilization in a cost-efficient manner.
• Assume the leadership role in developing and maintaining a systems disaster recovery plan.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.
• Performs all activities in accordance with the IATF 16949 Quality Management System.
• Perform projects within the framework of the IATF 16949 Quality Management System.
• All other duties assigned.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, Operational Framework

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REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)

• Good understanding of current applications and trends in MIS technology.
• Ability to analyze information related to computer technology to assist in directing company management in the selection of software and hardware to meet the needs of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise strong judgment in analyzing, appraising, evaluating and solving problems of a difficult procedural, organizational, administrative or technical nature.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels)

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Five to ten years’ experience in an IT management role.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; reach with hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee occasionally will be required hand lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.