(S) Information Systems Manager

Howmet Aerospace•Morristown, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position exercises full responsibility for all I.T. Projects and daily activities within the Information Systems Department. The Information Systems Manager will manage day-to-day IT operations for the location(s), ensuring high system availability, minimal production downtime, and effective prioritization of service requests and projects. This role involves supervising, mentoring, and developing IS team members, including performance management, training, and workload balancing. The manager will partner with plant and business unit leadership to understand operational priorities and translate them into actionable IS objectives. Key responsibilities include overseeing the installation, maintenance, and performance of local infrastructure (servers, networks, end-user devices, process control systems, communication systems), leading modernization initiatives, and ensuring compliance with corporate, business unit, and audit requirements (ITAR, cybersecurity policies, CMMC). The role also involves planning and executing local IS projects, managing vendor relationships, and supporting the process control and automation infrastructure. The Information Systems Manager will serve as the primary IS contact for the facility, facilitating communication and aligning local initiatives with broader IT and business goals. Maintaining familiarity with new technology trends and complying with health, safety, and environmental requirements are also part of the role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 5 years of experience in IT management, systems administration, or related roles.
Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience leading IT staff.
Demonstrated leadership ability.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Organization, planning and decision-making abilities.
Good analytical skills.
Project management abilities.
Creative and a competent team builder.
Good working knowledge of manufacturing systems, manufacturing methods, and systems capabilities -- especially those within Howmet and the HSC organization.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exits.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day IT operations for the location(s), ensuring high system availability, minimal production downtime, and effective prioritization of service requests and projects.
Supervise, mentor, and develop IS team members, including performance management, training, and workload balancing.
Partner with plant and business unit leadership to understand operational priorities and translate them into actionable IS objectives.
Oversee the installation, maintenance, and performance of local infrastructure—including servers, networks, end-user devices, process control systems, and communication systems.
Lead initiatives to modernize and optimize local IT infrastructure, including hardware refresh cycles and security patch management.
Ensure compliance with corporate, business unit, and audit requirements, including ITAR, cybersecurity policies and CMMC.
Maintain secure environments by managing access controls, patching, and data protection in alignment with global IS standards.
Support and enforce change management, data governance, and IT documentation policies.
Plan and execute local IS projects aligned with company strategy and business needs.
Coordinate with regional and global IT teams to implement company-wide initiatives.
Negotiate and manage vendor relationships for hardware, software, and technical services, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
Support and maintain the process control and automation infrastructure that interfaces with manufacturing systems.
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure technology stability in production environments.
Serve as the primary IS contact for the facility, facilitating effective communication between business leaders, corporate IT, and external providers.
Promote the strategic direction of the organization by aligning local initiatives with broader IT and business goals.
Participate in local leadership and staff meetings to align technology priorities with operational objectives.
Maintain familiarity with new technology trends and evaluate opportunities for improvement.
Comply with all health, safety, and environmental requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.