IT Systems Manager

We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking IT Systems Manager to lead a comprehensive modernization and digital transformation journey for an established, leading company. This is a comprehensive role overseeing foundational IT infrastructure, strengthening cybersecurity frameworks, and championing a critical upcoming ERP implementation. You will be a team of one, as the heart and sole of IT, supporting about 50 end-users. Why this role?! In this high-impact role, you have the autonomy of serving as the primary technology leader, authoring the IT roadmap, selecting vendors, choosing architecture, and building policies .

Key Responsibilities Strategic IT Leadership:

Develop and execute a multi-year IT roadmap aligned with business objectives. Establish governance, standards, and best practices while advising executive leadership on critical technology investments.

Infrastructure Modernization:

Assess current systems and engineer a reliable, scalable environment across network infrastructure, cloud ecosystems (Azure/M365), wireless systems, storage, and robust disaster recovery capabilities.

Enterprise Systems & ERP:

Serve as the IT lead for an upcoming ERP implementation, enhancement, and post-go-live stabilization. Optimize integrations with critical business applications including CRMs, shipping/logistics, vendor portals, and data warehouses.

Cybersecurity Frameworks:

Establish and maintain modern cybersecurity policies. Implement advanced endpoint protection, MFA, network monitoring, and manage routine vulnerability assessments to protect company data.

Automation & Business Intelligence:

Build a unified "single source of truth" for enterprise data. Eliminate manual data entries and bottlenecks by leveraging API integrations, workflow automation tools, and platforms like Power BI.

Cross-Functional Partnership:

Collaborate with department heads across Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Customer Service to translate operational business requirements into scalable technical architecture. Required Qualifications 5+ years' managing enterprise infrastructure and business systems Hands-on track record of leading a major ERP implementation or a complex, enterprise-wide system upgrades

Project Management:

Robust experience managing multiple IT projects simultaneously Strong technical skills across core networking, cloud platforms (ideally Azure), and system integration

Pay:

$105,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)? Are you able to be on-site Monday - Friday in Holly Springs, NC? How many years of on-the-job IT Systems experience do you have? Do you have strong IT project management experience? Do you have experience leading high-level IT strategy for an organization overall? Do you have strong hands-on experience with ERP implementations and/or upgrades? Do you have strong systems integration experience? Do you have IT systems experience in a manufacturing setting? Do you have strong cybersecurity experience? Would you need to relocate for this on-site role in Holly Springs, NC?

Work Location:

In person