Del puesto:
baumueller nuermont corp.. (bnc), a wholly owned subsidiary of baumüller nürnberg gmbh representing the baumüller group in north america. It is a leading manufacturer and solutions provider of intelligent drive and automation systems, bringing digital technologies to industrial manufacturing, transportation, and other market segments to maximize sustainability, circularity, efficiency, and performance.
bnc is seeking a forward-thinking *senior it manager* to lead our north american it operations and help drive our digital transformation journey, including future adoption of ai.
what baumueller nuermont corp offers:
- a competitive salary based on experience
- generous pto balance
- comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance that is affordable
- 10 paid holidays; 6 personal days
- 401k with an employer match
- a fun, fast-paced culture with company events and professional growth opportunities
*job responsibilities*:
*system & application management*
- maintain and optimize company systems, including *microsoft 365, sage 100, docuware, zoho desk, zoho voice, navan*, and other cloud-based tools.
- oversee integration and interoperability of software platforms to ensure efficiency and data accuracy.
- coordinate with corporate it teams to deploy and manage corporate-defined tools.
*user support & training*
- provide hands-on technical support for employees' laptops, desktops, and mobile devices.
*infrastructure & security*
- maintain on-site it infrastructure (servers, networks, firewalls, wi-fi, backup systems, printers).
- define and implement *backup, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity strategies*in line with best practices.
- *ensure compliance with data protection regulations and corporate it security standards.*
*strategic it leadership*
- *define the company's*it pyramid (hardware, software, and data architecture layers)*.*:
- develop a forward-looking roadmap for it modernization, including *ai adoption and automation*
- *ensure it is treated as a*core business asset *by aligning technology with business priorities.*:
- partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for digitalization and data-driven decision making.*vendor & budget management*
- manage relationships with it vendors, service providers, and consultants.
- develop and monitor it budgets, licensing agreements, and cost optimization initiatives.
- evaluate, recommend, and negotiate contracts for new technologies or upgrades.
*supervisory responsibilities*:
- this job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
- however, this job requires that the senior it manager possess leadership skills.
*work experience*:
- have a demonstrated track record of success in a similar role in similar companies (sales, sales manager, geography account executive in industrial, automation, or similar companies).
- seven years of professional experience with a minimum of three years in related companies is required.
- it will be advantageous to understand the following businesses and market segments: o industrial products, solutions, and services.
- industrial software.
- projects, system integration, and machine and equipment relocation and installation.
- industrial manufacturing
- machine manufacturing
*requirements*:
*education & experience*
- bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field (master's preferred).
- 5-8 years of progressive it experience, with at least 3 years in it management or supervisory role.
- demonstrated experience managing *erp, crm, m365, cloud tools, and it infrastructure*in a medium-sized business environment.
*technical skills*
- strong knowledge of *microsoft 365, erp/accounting systems (sage 100), ticketing systems, and document management platforms*.
- familiarity with *cybersecurity frameworks, networking, and backup/disaster recovery*solutions.
- understanding of *cloud integrations, apis, and automation tools*.
- awareness of *ai technologies, data governance, and digital transformation practices*.
*soft skills*
- strong leadership and excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to educate and inspire teams.
- analytical and problem-solving mindset, balancing hands-on work and strategic vision.
- ability to collaborate across departments and influence corporate digital strategy.
- a self-starter and proactive.
- commitment to excellence and high standards.
- good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
- creative, flexible, and innovative team player.
- demonstrated ability to make successful presentations to individuals and/or groups at all levels of an organization.
- strong organizational skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
- ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
- ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.
- excellent problem-resolu