Sr Manager, IT

Talent Wave Associates; Toledo (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Talent Wave Associates is seeking a seasoned IT Infrastructure leader to design secure, scalable strategies and direct a high-performing team. You will oversee data centers, cloud environments, networks, and ERP-related infrastructure, aligning initiatives with business growth and digital transformation.

The role emphasizes cloud modernization, hybrid infrastructure, and cost optimization, with a strong focus on uptime, security, and executive communication.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in IT infrastructure and network engineering.
• 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Experience in multi-site manufacturing environments or distributed operations.
• Expert in enterprise networking, hybrid infrastructure, and cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Craft and implement a multi-year infrastructure and networking roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Drive modernization programs, including cloud adoption and hybrid infrastructure models.
• Oversee enterprise cloud strategy with a focus on integration.
• Ensure exceptional uptime, performance, and reliability across systems.
• Collaborate with security leaders to enhance infrastructure protection and compliance.
• Lead a high-performing infrastructure team and manage vendor partnerships.
• Manage the infrastructure budget, focusing on cost optimization and vendor consolidation.
• Direct infrastructure workstreams supporting ERP deployments and facility expansions.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Enterprise networking

Hybrid infrastructure

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Are you ready to lead and innovate in IT infrastructure?

About the Role

This role focuses on developing secure and scalable IT infrastructure strategies to support business growth and digital transformation. The successful candidate will oversee data centers, cloud environments, and networks to ensure exceptional uptime and performance. By leading a high-performing infrastructure team, this position contributes to the organization's success through effective management of infrastructure workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Craft and implement a multi-year infrastructure and networking roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Drive modernization programs, including cloud adoption and hybrid infrastructure models.
• Oversee enterprise cloud strategy with a focus on integration.
• Ensure exceptional uptime, performance, and reliability across systems.
• Collaborate with security leaders to enhance infrastructure protection and compliance.
• Lead a high-performing infrastructure team and manage vendor partnerships.
• Manage the infrastructure budget, focusing on cost optimization and vendor consolidation.
• Direct infrastructure workstreams supporting ERP deployments and facility expansions.

Minimum Requirements

• 10-15 years of experience in IT infrastructure and network engineering, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Experience in multi-site manufacturing environments or distributed operations.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale transformation initiatives in cloud and networking.
• Technical expertise in enterprise networking, hybrid infrastructure, and cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure preferred).
• Excellent executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure Solutions Architect certification.
• Cisco (CCNP/CCIE) certification.
• CISSP certification.
• ITIL certification.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work model