IT Manager

Bolder Industries • Carmel, IN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Bolder Industries is redefining the rules of sustainable manufacturing. We deliver traceable, mass-balanced circular solutions for the rubber, plastics, and petrochemical sectors — transforming end-of-life tires into high-value materials used by global brands across more than 3,000 applications. With proven technology, a strong commercial track record, and rapid global growth, Bolder leads the industry in circularity at scale. Executives join for the mission and stay for the people. We have a bold, collaborative culture driven to make a difference. If you’re ready to lead innovation and scale global impact, this is where bold ideas meet real results. Bolder Industries is ISO 9001 certified and holds a Silver EcoVadis rating. We are seeking a versatile and proactive IT Manager to lead the technology strategy and daily operations for our multi-site manufacturing organization. You will be the bridge between our physical plant operations and our digital infrastructure, ensuring that our systems are secure, scalable, and efficient. This is a "player-coach" role. You will manage high-level projects and vendor relationships while remaining hands-on enough to troubleshoot critical issues and mentor staff.

Requirements

• Required Experience: 5+ years in IT, with at least 2 years in leadership or management capacity (ideally within a manufacturing environment).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Travel: Ability to travel between Carmel and Terre Haute as needed to support onsite operations.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication skills; able to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders in Finance or HR.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or Microsoft 365 Certified Administrator (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure & Operations Management
• Multi-Site Oversight: Maintain and optimize IT infrastructure for our Carmel, IN corporate office as well as our Terre Haute, IN and Maryville, MO manufacturing facilities.
• Mixed Environment Support: Manage a diverse ecosystem including Windows servers/desktops, Mac workstations, and a heavy lean toward SaaS/Cloud platforms.
• Vendor Management: Act as the primary point of contact for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), internet service providers, and hardware vendors.
• Plant Operations (IIoT): Support industrial connectivity and OT (Operational Technology) security. Ensure the Terre Haute floor can operate or safely shut down during a cyber event to prevent physical damage.
• Infrastructure & Resilience Operations
• Multi-Site Oversight: Maintain and optimize IT infrastructure for our Carmel, IN corporate office as well as our Terre Haute IN, and Maryville, MO manufacturing facilities ensuring high availability and site-to-site redundancy.
• Business Continuity Planning (BCP): Develop and maintain the BCP to ensure essential business functions continue during and after a disaster. This includes manual workarounds for plant operations if systems fail.
• Disaster Recovery (DR): Lead the architecture and testing of a comprehensive DR plan.
• RPO/RTO Management: Define and meet Recovery Point Objectives and Recovery Time Objectives for critical manufacturing and financial systems.
• Failover Testing: Orchestrate quarterly failover drills between sites and cloud environments.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance
• Implement and manage robust cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST or CIS controls).
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing .
• Oversee identity management, endpoint protection, and employee security awareness training.
• Ensure data integrity and disaster recovery protocols are tested and functional.
• Policy, Compliance & Documentation
• IT Governance: Establish and enforce a library of IT policies (e.g., Acceptable Use, Data Retention, Encryption, and Remote Access).
• Audit Readiness: Maintain documentation and evidence for internal/external audits, ensuring software licensing and hardware lifecycles are fully transparent.
• Data Integrity: Ensure backups are immutable and air-gapped to protect against modern encryption-based attacks.
• Cyber Incident Response (CIRP): Manage and maintain the Cyber Incident Response Plan, defining roles (the "War Room"), escalation paths, and communication protocols.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Finance & Accounting: Partner to manage IT budgeting, software licensing audits, and ERP integrations.
• Plant Operations: Support Industrial IoT (IIoT) initiatives and ensure shop-floor connectivity is mission-ready 24/7.
• Human Resources: Streamline the onboarding/offboarding process through automated provisioning and hardware lifecycle management.

Benefits

• Career Growth: Training and development programs
• Employee Recognition: Real-time appreciation with personalized rewards
• Time Off: Generous PTO and paid sick leave
• Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision for employees and families
• Security: Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance at no cost to employee
• Retirement: 401(k) participation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees