Information Technology Manager

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS); Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing business is seeking an IT Manager who will leverage automation and AI to drive efficiency and transform technology usage across the organization. Responsibilities include optimizing IT infrastructure, leading ERP environments, and enhancing decision-making through AI tools. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in IT management within manufacturing, a proactive approach to improvements, and a background in leading teams. Apply today to help shape technology implementation in a growing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as an IT Manager or senior IT leader within manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong ERP and MES experience in a production environment.
• Track record of driving improvements, not just maintaining systems.
• Exposure to automation, AI, or emerging technologies.
• Experience leading teams, vendors, and multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Owning and optimising IT infrastructure and systems.
• Leading ERP and MES environments to improve performance.
• Identifying and implementing process automation.
• Introducing AI-driven tools for decision-making.
• Driving digital transformation initiatives.
• Ensuring robust cybersecurity and disaster recovery.
• Acting as escalation point for technical issues.
• Leading and developing the IT team.

Skills

IT leadership experience in manufacturing or engineering

Strong ERP experience

Experience with automation and AI

Team leadership skills

Proactive mindset

Tools

Windows Server

SQL Server

VMware

Hyper-V

Networking

Job description

Are you an IT Manager frustrated with just maintaining systems instead of improving them? Do you see clear opportunities for AI and automation in your current role, but lack the platform to implement them? If so…. we’re supporting a high performing engineering and manufacturing business entering a new phase of growth and investment.

The business is looking for an IT Manager with vision; someone who can leverage automation, AI, and modern systems to improve efficiency, scalability, and performance across the organisation. As IT Manager, you will shape how technology is used end-to-end, from shop floor systems through to enterprise infrastructure, helping the business become more data-driven and operationally effective.

Key responsibilities of the IT Manager include:

• Owning and optimising IT infrastructure, networks, and production-critical systems
• Leading ERP and MES environments to drive measurable operational performance
• Identifying and implementing automation across processes, reporting, and workflows
• Introducing AI-driven tools to enhance decision-making and efficiency
• Driving digital transformation (system upgrades, integrations, cloud adoption)
• Ensuring robust cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and business continuity
• Acting as the senior escalation point for complex technical issues
• Leading and developing the IT team while managing external vendors
• Partnering with operations and leadership to align IT with business objectives

As the successful IT Manager, you’ll likely bring:

• Experience as an IT Manager or senior IT leader within manufacturing or engineering
• Strong ERP and MES experience in a production environment
• A track record of driving improvements, not just maintaining systems
• Exposure to automation, AI, or emerging technologies (practical or exploratory)
• Experience leading teams, vendors, and multiple projects
• A proactive, solutions-led mindset with the confidence to challenge the status quo

Technical expertise across:

• Windows Server / Active Directory
• SQL Server
• VMware / Hyper-V
• Networking

If you’re an IT Manager who wants to move beyond support and genuinely shape how a business leverages technology, this is the role to do it. Apply today and, if your experience aligns, we will be in touch within two working days.