IT Manager / with understanding of Manufacturing

Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. (APC); Dunn (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. (APC) is seeking a hands-on IT manager to lead day-to-day IT for a manufacturing organization. The role includes overseeing an ERP upgrade and ensuring stable technology operations.

The ideal candidate will have 6–10+ years in IT, experience with ERP migrations, and strong communication skills with diverse teams. This position offers a salary range of $120,000 - $145,000 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years in IT with at least 2 years leading IT operations.
• Proven delivery of at least one ERP upgrade or migration.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead ERP assessment, requirements gathering, and process mapping.
• Own day-to-day IT service delivery and vendor management.
• Support reliable reporting and data quality for decision-making.

Skills

IT leadership

ERP implementation

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a hands-on, manager-level IT leader to run day-to-day IT for a manufacturing organization and lead critical business systems initiatives especially an upcoming ERP upgrade and/or migration. This person will partner closely with Finance/Accounting and Operations, manage key vendors/MSPs, and ensure stable, secure technology operations while modernizing core platforms.

Responsibilities

• ERP UPGRADE / MIGRATION (PRIMARY)
  • Lead ERP assessment, requirements gathering, and process mapping with Finance/Accounting and Operations.
  • Support ERP vendor/partner evaluation and selection; help define scope, phased rollout approach, and success criteria.
  • Oversee implementation execution: project plan, risks/issues, testing/UAT, data migration, cutover, go-live, and stabilization.
  • Coordinate integrations with adjacent systems (reporting/BI, CRM, WMS/MES/QMS, EDI, shipping/labeling, etc. as applicable).
  • Drive adoption: documentation, training coordination, change impacts, and post-go-live continuous improvement.
• IT OPERATIONS & VENDOR MANAGEMENT
  • Own day-to-day IT service delivery and escalation (internal resources and/or MSP).
  • Manage IT vendors (MSP, network/telecom, cybersecurity tools, ERP implementation partner, software providers).
  • Establish practical SLAs/expectations, ticket triage, and reporting; ensure issues are resolved and root causes addressed.
  • Maintain core IT controls: access management, onboarding/offboarding, backups, endpoint standards, and security awareness support.
• BUSINESS SYSTEMS, DATA, AND REPORTING
  • Improve application portfolio health (licensing, renewals, upgrades, standardization, documentation).
  • Support reliable reporting and data quality needed for manufacturing and financial decision-making.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years in IT with 2+ years owning/leading IT operations in a small-to-mid sized environment.
• Proven delivery of at least one ERP upgrade or migration (requirements through go-live).
• Manufacturing / industrial / distribution experience strongly preferred.
• Strong stakeholder communication with non-technical leaders; pragmatic, service-oriented leadership style.
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats in a lean environment.
• Experience standardizing IT processes while leveraging outsourced partners effectively.

Big Bonus Points If You Have

• Shop-floor / operations-adjacent systems exposure (WMS, MES, QMS, barcoding/scanners, labeling, EDI, shipping systems).

Job Requisition # 40281

A reasonable estimate of the Base Salary for this role is $120,000 - $145,000 per year. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels.

Meet APC

APC is a professional staffing and services organization focused on engaging people and positively impacting lives. As “Professionals serving Professionals”®, we take pride in providing our employees and contractors with the highest level of customer service and support.

APC is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status.