IT Manager: AI-Driven Automation & Digital Transformation

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

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.