IT MANAGER

Phoenix Mecano Inc • Frederick, MD

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About The Position

This leader will shape the company’s technology roadmap, influence business decisions, and ensure IT is viewed as a driver of manufacturing efficiency, risk reduction, scalability, and competitive advantage. The IT Manager will partner closely with leaders across the organization to identify opportunities, solve business problems, and deliver technology solutions that improve plant uptime, production visibility, decision-making, and overall business performance.
The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with strong execution, bringing the ability to translate business needs into technology priorities while leading major initiatives across ERP (Microsoft BC365), CRM, infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity, analytics, and vendor partnerships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline; an advanced degree or MBA is a plus
• 8+ years of progressive experience in information technology, including leadership responsibility in a manufacturing, industrial, or complex multi-department environment
• Proven experience leading enterprise systems, including ERP platforms (e.g., Business Central, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent), CRM, and analytics integrations.
• Demonstrated success driving digitalization, automation, and technology modernization initiatives aligned with business objectives
• Strong background in IT strategy, vendor management, budgeting, and capital investment planning
• Practical experience with cybersecurity principles, infrastructure modernization, and cloud or hybrid environments
• Experience collaborating within a Group IT or global IT structure, balancing enterprise standards with local business needs
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate priorities, trade-offs, and business value to technical and non-technical audiences
• Leadership mindset with accountability for outcomes, not just system delivery

Nice To Haves

• an advanced degree or MBA is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic direction and ownership of the company’s technology and digitalization roadmap.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on how digital tools, systems, and data can improve business outcomes.
• Champions digital transformation initiatives across manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and corporate functions.
• Aligns IT and digital investments with operational goals, growth strategies, and long-term modernization efforts.
• Owns ERP strategy, CRM enablement, cybersecurity direction, infrastructure modernization, analytics, and automation initiatives.
• Manages IT financials, capital planning, vendor relationships, and ROI justification for digital investments.
• Acts as the primary liaison between local leadership and Group IT, ensuring global standards support—not hinder—local digital progress.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees