Senior Technology Manager – Technology & Global Operations - Manufacturing Industry

Prairie Consulting Services; Southlake (TX); Sur place; USD 171 000 - 209 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee assistance programs

Résumé du poste

Prairie Consulting Services in the United States seeks a Senior Technology Manager to lead software development and enterprise application modernization for a global industrial organization. This onsite role requires strong technical leadership and business acumen.

The ideal candidate has a 10+ year track record managing software delivery in manufacturing/industrial sectors, with AI, cloud, and vendor management experience. Travel ~25% and strong cross‑functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technology management with software delivery responsibility.
• Experience leading enterprise applications and multi‑location teams.
• Proven modernization initiatives including AI, cloud, and automation.
• Strong ability to translate business goals into technology solutions.

Responsabilités

• Lead software engineering and enterprise application teams across global operations.
• Oversee modernization initiatives, AI adoption, automation, and cloud implementations.
• Develop technology roadmaps, budgets, and vendor partnerships.
• Communicate plans and progress to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure on‑time delivery within budget and with required quality.

Connaissances

Tech leadership

Industrial experience

Software development

AI modernization

Enterprise apps

Vendor management

Executive communication

Travel readiness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Description du poste

Senior Technology Manager – Enterprise Software Solutions - Manufacturing Industry (Automobile, Aerospace, Locomotive or similar industry experience)

Direct Hire | $190K+ Target Base + Annual Incentive | Global Technology Leadership

Location: Albertville, AL (Strongly Preferred) | Southlake, TX | La Grange, IL

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite, 5 Days Per Week – Non-Negotiable

Travel: Approximately 25%

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Manager to lead software development teams, enterprise application initiatives, and technology modernization for a global industrial organization.

The ideal candidate is a proven technology leader with a strong software engineering background, experience managing global development teams, and a track record of modernizing enterprise applications through emerging technologies, including AI.

This position requires someone who can combine technical leadership with business strategy, financial accountability, and hands‑on oversight of complex software development and implementation initiatives.

Senior Technology Manager - Must-Have Qualifications

• 10+ years of demonstrated success in technology management, with direct responsibility for software development teams, enterprise applications, and technology delivery.
• Industry experience in rail, transportation, manufacturing, industrial technology, automotive, logistics, energy, or a similar complex industrial environment.
• Proven experience leading software development and engineering teams, including managing developers, technical resources, project delivery, performance, and team development.
• Experience leading enterprise technology modernization initiatives, including AI, application modernization, automation, cloud technologies, or emerging software capabilities.
• Strong background in enterprise application development, software engineering, systems integration, and technology implementation within a global organization.
• Demonstrated ownership of software development projects from requirements gathering and planning through implementation, deployment, and ongoing production support.
• Experience developing technology roadmaps, managing project budgets, allocating resources, and delivering initiatives on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, technical architecture, risk management, and application reliability.
• Experience managing third‑party vendors, technology partners, contracts, and delivery expectations.
• Proven ability to communicate with senior leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams while translating business requirements into technology solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to travel approximately 25%.

Senior Technology Manager - Key Responsibilities

Software Development & Team Leadership

• Lead and develop software engineering and enterprise application development teams.
• Oversee software development, application enhancements, and implementation initiatives supporting commercial and advanced industrial technology operations.
• Provide technical direction and oversight throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Mentor, coach, and develop technical team members while establishing clear performance expectations.
• Coordinate development activities across global teams, business functions, and technology partners.

Technology Modernization & Innovation

• Lead modernization of enterprise software applications and legacy technology platforms.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, cloud technologies, and emerging software solutions to improve business operations.
• Partner with engineering, product, and business leaders to develop technology roadmaps and prioritize investments.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend solutions that improve application performance, scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
• Support the integration of modern software solutions into existing enterprise environments.

Project Delivery & Business Management

• Manage multiple commercial and technology implementation projects from initiation through completion.
• Meet with stakeholders to gather detailed requirements, clarify objectives, and establish project deliverables.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Track project performance, milestones, risks, and financial results.
• Ensure technology initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
• Present project plans, progress, and recommendations to clients, internal teams, and senior management.

Enterprise Operations & Vendor Management

• Oversee the performance, reliability, and ongoing support of business-critical software applications.
• Manage relationships with third‑party technology vendors and service providers.
• Support incident resolution, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure software solutions meet operational, security, quality, and business requirements.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to maintain alignment between technology delivery and operational needs.

Senior Technology Manager - Ideal Candidate Background

The strongest candidates will have progressed from software development or engineering into senior technology leadership roles.

We are particularly interested in professionals who have:

• Managed software engineering teams within manufacturing, industrial, transportation, or other mission‑critical technology environments.
• Led enterprise application development and modernization efforts across multiple business functions or geographic locations.
• Implemented or overseen AI‑enabled solutions, automation, or other emerging technologies as part of modernization initiatives.
• Managed both software delivery and the ongoing operational support of enterprise applications.
• Demonstrated measurable improvements in technology performance, business efficiency, application reliability, or delivery outcomes.
• Successfully developed technical teams while managing budgets, vendors, and executive stakeholder relationships.

Senior Technology Manager - Compensation & Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) with up to 6% company match, no waiting period, and immediate vesting
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays, and PTO
• Employee assistance and education assistance programs
• Additional employee recognition and incentive programs

Travel Requirement

Approximately 25%