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This role involves managing outsourced IT vendors, our IT infrastructure, and ensuring the security and efficiency of IT systems. The IT Manager will also be responsible for project planning and budget control to support the organization's technological needs. Strong leadership, communication skills, and a comprehensive understanding of IT systems and best practices are essential for this position.\nDuties/Responsibilities:\nLead and manage the IT team, including outsourced vendors and support services.\nDevelop and implement IT strategies in line with organizational objectives.\nManage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.\nOversee IT projects from the planning phase through to execution, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.\nCollaborate with Human Resources to streamline the onboarding/offboarding process for employees, ensuring timely and efficient acquisition and retrieval of equipment and set-up of both hardware and software.\nEnsure the security and integrity of the companys data and IT systems.\nStay current with emerging technologies and best practices.\nCollaborate with other departments to understand and meet their IT needs.\nProvide hands-on technical guidance and support to staff, addressing and resolving IT-related issues at all locations.\nManage relationships with external vendors and service providers.\nUse data and feedback to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.\nComply with established company work rules, policies, and procedures.\nActively engage with other members of the company to continuously strive to improve processes, create efficiencies, reduce costs, and increase profitability.\nCooperatively takes on other duties, roles, or responsibilities as assigned.\nRequired Skills/Abilities:\nStrong knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems, and best practices.\nExcellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.\nExperience with network administration and system security.\nAbility to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nEducation and Experience\nBachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.\nProven experience as an IT Manager or in a similar role.\nCISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) Certification preferred.\nPhysical Requirements:\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\nAbility to access various departments of a given location.\nAbility to travel to various worksites/locations.\nLift up to 15 pounds at times.\n\nSalary Range: $85,000 to $100,000 commensurate with experience","company":"Will Group","rawCompany":"will group","city":"Wheaton","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T21:09:22.475Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3021.00","title":"Computer and Information Systems Managers","slug":"computer-and-information-systems-managers"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541513","title":"Computer Facilities Management Services","slug":"computer-facilities-management-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"IT Manager","description":"Informational Technology (IT) Manager\nAbout Us:\nOperating under the philosophy and mission Where Theres A Will, Theres A Way, the corporate culture of The Will Group fosters ingenuity and creativity with every endeavor. 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