Job Description
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
EDUCATION :
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience). EXPERIENCE
: Minimum 5 years of experience in IT management, systems administration, or related roles. Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience leading IT staff. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/EQUIPMENT USED
: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be required to sit, talk or hear; frequently be required to stand and walk, be required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and occasionally be required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. There are no special vision requirements. SKILLS AND ABILITIES
: Must possess demonstrated leadership ability; effective oral and written communication skills; possess organization, planning and decision-making abilities, good analytical skills, project management abilities, and be creative and a competent team builder. Must have a good working knowledge of manufacturing systems, manufacturing methods, and systems capabilities -- especially those within Howmet and the HSC organization. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exits. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CONTACTS
INTERNAL:
All levels of the organization from hourly to general manager EXTERNAL
All other Howmet facilities and vendors SUPERVISION
DIRECT EXEMPT:
1 DIRECT HOURLY:
1 TOTAL INDIRECT
1 JOB IMPACT:
ANNUAL VALUE OF
BUDGET ACCOUNTABILITY
: $6 Million PURCHASED PRODUCT
$500 Thousand INVENTORY DIRECTLY CONTROLLED
$500 Thousand SALES VOLUME
: $2 Million CONTRIBUTION OF JOB
Provides direction to managers, engineers, and support staff to ensure effective and efficient performance to meet company goals. JOB SUMMARY
This position exercises full responsibility for all I.T. Projects and daily activities within the Information Systems Department JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and Oversight Manage day-to-day IT operations for the location(s), ensuring high system availability, minimal production downtime, and effective prioritization of service requests and projects. Supervise, mentor, and develop IS team members, including performance management, training, and workload balancing. Partner with plant and business unit leadership to understand operational priorities and translate them into actionable IS objectives. Infrastructure and Operations Management Oversee the installation, maintenance, and performance of local infrastructure—including servers, networks, end-user devices, process control systems, and communication systems. Lead initiatives to modernize and optimize local IT infrastructure, including hardware refresh cycles and security patch management. Compliance, Security, and Governance Ensure compliance with corporate, business unit, and audit requirements, including ITAR, cybersecurity policies and CMMC. Maintain secure environments by managing access controls, patching, and data protection in alignment with global IS standards. Support and enforce change management, data governance, and IT documentation policies. Project and Vendor Management Plan and execute local IS projects aligned with company strategy and business needs. Coordinate with regional and global IT teams to implement company-wide initiatives. Negotiate and manage vendor relationships for hardware, software, and technical services, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness. Process Control and Manufacturing Support Support and maintain the process control and automation infrastructure that interfaces with manufacturing systems. Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure technology stability in production environments. Communication and Collaboration Serve as the primary IS contact for the facility, facilitating effective communication between business leaders, corporate IT, and external providers. Promote the strategic direction of the organization by aligning local initiatives with broader IT and business goals. Participate in local leadership and staff meetings to align technology priorities with operational objectives. Other Responsibilities Maintain familiarity with new technology trends and evaluate opportunities for improvement. Comply with all health, safety, and environmental requirements. Perform other related duties as assigned.
