IT Manager - Business Operations (Remote)

Oregon Tool • Portland, OR

32d • $160,000 • Remote

About The Position

We've built something we're extremely proud of, and we think it's time you became part of it. Working at Oregon Tool, Inc., you'll build your career and do your best work while contributing to the whole of the company. We're for those who lean into challenges and expect that same attitude from the people around them. We're a goal-oriented organization that's firmly committed to creating opportunities for Team Members' talents to shine and inspire the individuals around them so that we all win together. At 2,400 Team Members across the globe, you're more than just a link in a chain. From new products, programs, and business units, Oregon Tool, Inc. gives you the space to make systemic change within our business. How will you make your mark? The IT Manager, Business Operations is responsible for leading a team of IT Business Analysts within IT who are focused on Manufacturing, Procurement, SIOP, and Engineering business functions, while serving as a liaison between mid-level management and IT to collect, analyze, communicate, and validate business needs for changes impacting information systems. Understands business problems and opportunities in the context of the requirements and recommends solutions that enable the specific functional organization to achieve its goals. Additionally, this role is a forward-thinking leadership position, focused on suggesting ways to improve business operations with systems and exploring technology in the market that could add value to the organization in the future. The position is a blend of people leadership and development, stakeholder management, project management, and business systems analysis and solutioning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years driving business transformation through IT execution
• Proven management/supervisory background, motivating and guiding technical IT teams
• Expertise in analyzing software systems across Manufacturing, SIOP, Engineering, and Procurement domains
• Strong grasp of project management methodologies and feasibility analysis (effort, time, cost)
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical decision-making
• Skilled at managing multiple projects in high-pressure environments
• Strong leadership, organization, and time management capabilities
• Effective communicator in both technical and non-technical contexts
• Creative thinker with ability to design innovative solutions
• Collaborative team player with experience leading dispersed teams
• Proactive learner, adaptable to new technologies and trends
• Initiative-driven, translating goals into actionable results
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP; experienced in project planning, prioritization, and monitoring
• Available to work on site as required by job; eligible for domestic and international travel several times per year up to two weeks' duration

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor IT Business Analysts across Operations (Manufacturing, Procurement, SIOP, Engineering). Provide coaching, cross-training, and career development while ensuring compliance with IT structures and leveraging industry trends. Act as a subject matter expert, guiding technical practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Serve as liaison between business functions and IT, managing release strategies, coordinating transitions, and collaborating across teams to streamline processes. Ensure software solutions meet standards for performance, quality, and security.
• Direct projects and support team execution, prepare release plans and notes, track metrics, and facilitate business process modeling (as-is/to-be).
• Design and implement technical solutions across platforms, perform hands-on development, and establish standards and automation to accelerate delivery. Apply advanced problem-solving to resolve complex technical challenges.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period)
• 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)
• Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service
• One paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year
• Global company with small company feel
• Casual work attire

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services