IT Manager

Renewaire•Waunakee, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Make an impact where technology, people, and purpose meet. At RenewAire, technology isn’t just support—it’s a strategic driver. We’re looking for an experienced IT Manager to lead our IT operations, guide enterprise-level projects, and partner with executive leadership to deliver secure, scalable, and future-ready systems across our organization. If you enjoy leading teams, solving complex technical challenges, and shaping IT strategy in a manufacturing environment, this role offers meaningful influence and long-term impact. Who We Are For over 40 years, RenewAire has been an innovator in energy recovery ventilation, improving indoor air quality while reducing energy costs. Based in Madison, WI, we are proud to be Green Globes, LEED Gold, and ENERGY STAR certified. Our people-centric culture values collaboration, continuous learning, and thoughtful innovation—because our people are the engine behind our success. What You’ll Do (Day-to-Day Impact) As the IT Manager, you will oversee enterprise IT operations while serving as a strategic partner to both local leadership and our parent company’s corporate IT team.

Requirements

Strong leadership and team development skills
A collaborative approach with cross-functional and global teams
Clear, confident communication at all organizational levels
Analytical thinking and sound judgment in fast-paced environments
A customer-focused mindset with a positive, solutions-oriented attitude
The ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field
5+ years of IT experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated experience managing and leading IT teams
Hands-on troubleshooting and systems administration experience
Strong understanding of current and emerging technology trends
Experience administering help desk or ticketing systems
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization (preferred)
Experience with databases, reporting, and data analysis (preferred)
Manufacturing environment experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and manage IT staff through coaching, performance management, and clear expectations
Serve as a member of the RenewAire Executive Team and lead the IT Steering Committee
Partner with corporate IT to align policies, Microsoft licensing, infrastructure, and security standards
Develop and execute IT strategy aligned with organizational goals and future growth
Lead enterprise and infrastructure projects, including system upgrades and integrations
Oversee network, hardware, software, phone systems, security systems, and office technology
Manage ERP, CRM (Microsoft Dynamics), virtualization (Microsoft Hyper-V), SAN, firewalls, and network security
Ensure data protection through disaster recovery, backup procedures, and system audits
Support manufacturing and production systems, including automated equipment
Oversee reporting, database management, and custom report development
Manage vendor relationships and negotiate hardware, software, and service contracts
Develop IT budgets and capital expenditure proposals
Provide hands-on troubleshooting and escalation support when needed