IT Manager

SkyWater Search Partners; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyWater Search Partners in the Twin Cities area is guiding a privately held company to fill an IT Manager role that will lead the technology function.

This hands-on leadership position supports day-to-day IT operations while guiding systems and infrastructure forward, with a stable environment after retirement, and high visibility within the organization.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of IT experience with ownership of systems or environments.
• Experience in small-to-mid-sized company settings.
• Strong background in Microsoft technologies (Windows, O365, Active Directory, networking).
• Experience with ERP systems and business applications.
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on.
• Strong communication skills and business partnership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily IT operations including infrastructure, systems, and end‑user support
• Manage core business applications, including ERP and other internal systems
• Partner with leadership to align technology with business needs
• Lead IT projects such as upgrades, implementations, and integrations
• Ensure cybersecurity, system reliability, and data integrity
• Manage external vendors and technology partners
• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting and support as needed

Skills

IT leadership

Strategic planning

Hands-on IT

Communication

Tools

Windows

O365

Active Directory

Networking

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

A well-established, privately held company in the Twin Cities is seeking an IT Manager to lead its technology function. This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for supporting day‑to‑day IT operations while helping guide the organization’s systems and infrastructure forward.

This opportunity is open due to a planned retirement, offering the chance to step into a stable environment and make a meaningful impact.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee daily IT operations including infrastructure, systems, and end‑user support
• Manage core business applications, including ERP and other internal systems
• Partner with leadership to align technology with business needs
• Lead IT projects such as upgrades, implementations, and integrations
• Ensure cybersecurity, system reliability, and data integrity
• Manage external vendors and technology partners
• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting and support as needed

What We’re Looking For

• 5–10+ years of IT experience with ownership of systems or environments
• Experience in small‑to‑mid‑sized company settings
• Strong background in Microsoft technologies (Windows, O365, Active Directory, networking)
• Experience with ERP systems and business applications
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands‑on
• Strong communication skills and business partnership mindset

Preferred Background

• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environments
• Exposure to system improvements, integrations, or modernization efforts

Why Consider This Role

• Opportunity to own the IT function and influence future direction
• High visibility role with direct impact on operations
• Stable, team‑oriented organization with strong tenure