IS Manager

Howmet Aerospace • Wichita Falls, TX

6d

About The Position

The IS Manager exercises full responsibility for all activities within the Information Systems Department at a Howmet Aerospace Engines location. In consultation with sector and senior plant leadership, the manager defines and executes Howmet Aerospace, business unit, and plant IS strategies, ensuring effective use of software, hardware, and technology. The role translates business needs into technical and application solutions, balances local priorities with business-unit and global requirements, and leads change across the location and Global IS organization.

The manager leads the local IS team and coordinates project planning, staffing, task assignments, support, and implementation of systems and functionality. The position also coordinates infrastructure and workstation support through the SMO organization, serves as a project leader and liaison among plant leadership, business-unit and global IS teams, and suppliers, and ensures compliance with applicable IS standards, policies, and IT ASAT requirements. The team supports operational needs around the clock, and the manager helps address help-desk and infrastructure issues.

The role provides operational and infrastructure support for the facility, including IT security, backups, networks, workstations, server rooms, and voice communications. It also promotes team effectiveness, continuous improvement, safety, and compliance with environmental requirements. Work is generally not exposed to hazardous conditions, although projects may involve visits to a plant production environment where applicable safety rules apply. The noise level is moderate. The position requires a related bachelor's degree and at least three years of related work experience; leadership experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• At least 3 years of related work experience.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with business customers and other Howmet Aerospace IS team members.
• Solid understanding and practical application of systems analysis and technical skills.
• Ability to remain current with business and industry trends, the IT profession, and best practices.
• Leadership ability; effective oral and written communication; organization, planning, and decision-making abilities; analytical and project-management skills; creativity; and team-building ability.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
• Ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items; employment offers are conditioned on this ability.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute Howmet Aerospace, business-unit, and plant IS strategies in consultation with sector and senior plant leadership.
• Ensure effective use of computer software, hardware, and technology at the facility.
• Translate business requirements into technical and application solutions, implementing systems that reduce waste and improve process efficiency while balancing local, business-unit, and global needs.
• Lead and coordinate change within the location and across the Global IS organization.
• Manage the local IS team, including staffing decisions, project and task assignments, coaching, training, performance management, and input into compensation decisions.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor IS project activities to achieve goals within defined performance metrics.
• Ensure the location IS organization complies with Howmet Aerospace, business-unit, and ASAT requirements.
• Represent the business-unit Plant IS organizations in the development and implementation of policies and practices led by the broader Howmet Aerospace IS organization.
• Collaborate with the business-unit IS Lead Team and lead or sponsor projects and initiatives that improve and unify the IS environment and organization.
• Manage local technical and infrastructure support, application support, and development and implementation of new systems and functionality.
• Coordinate SMO infrastructure and workstation support for the location and work with SMO management to resolve or escalate issues.
• Organize and prioritize local IS projects and tasks and assign work in alignment with location, business-unit, and global IS needs.
• Assist with new system development and installation; lead major systems projects and act as a point of contact for business-unit and GBS-deployed systems, following applicable project management practices and policies.
• Foster a team environment that empowers contributions, resolves conflict, and builds consensus while meeting business objectives; keep the area clean and organized.
• Lead the team with flexibility to support 24-7 operational needs.
• Implement Howmet Aerospace IS standards and conventions and applicable business-unit or regional IT standards and processes at the location.
• Ensure compliance with IT ASAT guidelines and timely completion of assigned ASAT testing and action plans, personally and for the location.
• Work with the local IS team to respond to help-desk tickets within agreed SLAs and address operational issues involving IS systems and infrastructure.
• Maintain a broad understanding of plant business processes, key users, and supporting systems; participate in process analysis to identify gaps and continuous-improvement opportunities.
• Serve as a liaison among IS, local business leadership, business-unit and Global IS teams, and IS suppliers on IS issues and projects.
• Provide local IS operational and infrastructure support, including IT security, backups, networks, workstations, server rooms, and voice communications.
• Demonstrate safety leadership through EHS systems and policies for the team and comply with location environmental rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, including FSA and HSA account options.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution.
• Paid holidays and vacation time, subject to applicable policies.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans.
• Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage.
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

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