Sr. IT Manager

Position: Sr. IT ManagerLocation: Little Rock, AR-OnsiteDuration: Full TimeClient interview process - 1) Teams interview 2) on-site interviewManufacturing experience is requiredExperience with network infrastructure for IT/OT environmentsInfrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Help Desk responsibilitiesERP Applications Support is requiredWill manage a team of 3 and must have previous management experience in the manufacturing industryRequired Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field • 8–12 years of progressive IT experience with at least 4–5 years in an IT leadership or supervisory role • Experience managing IT infrastructure, help desk, networking, servers, cybersecurity, and business applications • Experience within manufacturing, industrial, heavy equipment, automotive, energy, or similar plant environments • Experience supporting ERP systems and manufacturing operations • Strong knowledge of networking, firewalls, VPNs, servers, backup systems, endpoint management, and Microsoft environments • Experience managing technical teams and vendor relationships Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting 24/7 manufacturing operations • Exposure to IT/OT environments and plant-floor connectivity • Experience supporting plant expansions, startups, or major infrastructure upgrades • Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST or CIS Controls • Certifications such as ITIL, CCNA, Microsoft, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, or PMP preferred