DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

STS Metals • Irwindale, CA

5d • $140,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

STS Metals is a unified organization composed of five businesses working together to deliver high-quality titanium, stainless and alloy steel and nickel products. We proudly serve the aerospace, medical, industrial, and space industries with a commitment to innovation, manufacturing excellence, and superior customer service. With critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit. The Director of Information Technology for STS Metals reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer. The position will direct, plan, develop, and implement professional, effective, and efficient information systems and procedures across multiple business units. This will be done by managing external business IT support organizations and managing the long-term plan for STS Metals IT structure. Typical work hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., with flexibility required for business needs. Occasional extended hours or travel may be required. This is a full-time exempt position. Direct the maintenance of the company-wide Information Technology platform while ensuring compliance with company’s internal control procedures and policy. Ensure the high performance and availability of the Information Technology platform. Develop an Information Systems strategy in support of and that is directly aligned with the broader strategic plan. Manage Applications Development. Manage and communicate the IT department projects to the balance of the organization to ensure appropriate prioritization. Manage the performance and professional development of the IT organization. Build strong relationships with outside vendors for support, maintenance and resolution of problems and operational issues. Manage a budgetary process for the department which is aligned with the company’s strategic plan with responsibilities that include operational expenses, capital expenditures and IT department staffing. Extensive stakeholder collaboration with company management team and corporate management levels.

Requirements

• At least 10-12 years technical, IT experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience; advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience managing an IT organization in a strong internal control compliance environment.
• Ability to analyze and understand business requirements along with technical design and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to provide guidance to senior management as well as internal and external stakeholders.
• ERP and related business systems experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent supervisory and staff management skills.
• Ability to drive project governance with a clear understanding of project teams, steering committees and executive sponsors.
• Manage project tasks, milestones and deliverables, including data conversion, interfaces, reporting standards and formats, process improvement mapping, testing, standardization, workforce readiness and training, organizational change management, implementation and post-implementation stabilization.
• Strong time management and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities.
• Adaptable to new technologies and have the business acumen to evaluate and assess new applications and processes and contribute to the long-term improvement of business systems within the organization.
• Select and procure Information Systems hardware and services, as well as vendor negotiation and relationship management.
• In depth experience in the following systems and platforms: Wireless networks and VoIP telephony support Web services and applications development, deployment, and hosting.
• Network (LAN, WAN) infrastructure design and administration.
• Network infrastructure equipment maintenance and configuration.
• VMWare, ESX hosts configuration and support.
• Cloud services and co-location facilities.
• Disaster recovery planning, documentation, and test execution.
• US Citizenship or Perm Resident Status required.

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree is preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct the maintenance of the company-wide Information Technology platform while ensuring compliance with company’s internal control procedures and policy.
• Ensure the high performance and availability of the Information Technology platform.
• Develop an Information Systems strategy in support of and that is directly aligned with the broader strategic plan.
• Manage Applications Development.
• Manage and communicate the IT department projects to the balance of the organization to ensure appropriate prioritization.
• Manage the performance and professional development of the IT organization.
• Build strong relationships with outside vendors for support, maintenance and resolution of problems and operational issues.
• Manage a budgetary process for the department which is aligned with the company’s strategic plan with responsibilities that include operational expenses, capital expenditures and IT department staffing.
• Extensive stakeholder collaboration with company management team and corporate management levels.

Benefits

• Medical: Choice of Kaiser or Anthem, with the company covering a generous portion of the employee contribution on the base plan, plus the option to choose from multiple plan levels
• Dental & Vision: Company-sponsored coverage, including a base dental plan with buy-up options and vision coverage
• Retirement: 401(k) with up to a 6% company contribution
• Wellness: Monthly wellness program with opportunities to participate and earn monthly raffle prizes
• Education: Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and career development
• Time Off: Paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Stability & Support: Year-round operation, clear expectations, and leadership and HR support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director