IT Manager: Strategy, Security & ERP Systems Lead

SkyWater Search; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyWater Search Partners’ client in Minnesota seeks an experienced IT Manager to lead all aspects of its information technology infrastructure. This hands-on leadership role develops and executes the IT strategy, ensuring reliable systems performance, security, and efficiency across the organization.

You will guide a four-person IT team across support, infrastructure, and systems, aligning technology with business goals and overseeing ERP/CRM integrations, vendor relationships, and security

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive IT experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong working knowledge of networking, security, infrastructure, cloud services (Azure, AWS), and enterprise systems.
• Experience supporting ERP systems, preferably in manufacturing or distribution environments.
• Proven ability to lead small teams and manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• IT Strategy & Leadership: Develop and implement a technology roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Lead and mentor a team of IT professionals across support, infrastructure, and systems.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend upgrades to improve business processes.
• Infrastructure & Systems Management: Oversee the maintenance and performance of servers, networks, databases, cloud environments, and end-user computing.
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and scalability of enterprise systems, including ERP platforms and remote site connectivity.
• Cybersecurity & Risk Management: Implement and monitor security protocols, disaster recovery plans, and data protection measures.
• Application Support & Vendor Management: Lead the support, integration, and optimization of core business applications (including ERP and CRM).
• Operational Excellence & Project Delivery: Lead technology projects from design through implementation and establish KPIs.

Skills

IT leadership

Strategy development

Cloud services

ERP systems

Team management

Cybersecurity

Vendor management

Project delivery

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

SkyWater Search Partners’ client in Minnesota seeks an experienced IT Manager to lead all aspects of its information technology infrastructure. This hands-on leadership role develops and executes the IT strategy, ensuring reliable systems performance, security, and efficiency across the organization.

You will guide a four-person IT team across support, infrastructure, and systems, aligning technology with business goals and overseeing ERP/CRM integrations, vendor relationships, and security