IT Department Manager

In this role, you'll lead a talented group of IT professionals, oversee critical business systems, and partner with company leadership to ensure our technology supports the needs of the business. Overview: Steinhafels is looking for an experienced Information Technology Department Manager to lead our IT department and help drive technology initiatives across our growing organization.

Overview:

Steinhafels is looking for an experienced Information Technology Department Manager to lead our IT department and help drive technology initiatives across our growing organization.

 

As a 100% employee-owned company, we believe in taking ownership, working together, and finding better ways to serve our customers and support our teams. In this role, you'll lead a talented group of IT professionals, oversee critical business systems, and partner with company leadership to ensure our technology supports the needs of the business.

 

This is an opportunity for a strong leader who enjoys developing people, solving problems, and making a meaningful impact across an organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the IT department, including network infrastructure, cloud systems, web development, business systems, and help desk support.

• Establish department priorities, manage workloads, and ensure projects and operational needs are addressed effectively.

• Oversee the performance, reliability, and security of company technology systems across multiple locations.

• Partner with department leaders to identify technology needs, improve processes, and support business initiatives.

• Manage technology projects, including system implementations, upgrades, and new store openings.

• Oversee cybersecurity practices, data protection, and business continuity planning.

• Develop and manage IT budgets, vendor relationships, and technology investments.

• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities for IT team members.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve efficiency and support company growth.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of progressive IT experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.

• Broad understanding of networking, cloud systems, software development, business applications, cybersecurity, and technical support.

• Experience managing technical teams, projects, budgets, and vendor relationships.

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to balance competing priorities and collaborate effectively with company leadership and other departments.

• Experience supporting technology operations across multiple locations preferred.

• Ability to occasionally travel between company locations and respond to critical technology needs outside regular business hours.

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