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IT Manager/Director

United States, Clayton Employment contract · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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We are looking for an experienced IT leader to guide technology strategy and execution for a rapidly expanding industrial and manufacturing organization in Clayton, Missouri. This role offers the opportunity to shape the company’s first in-house IT function, strengthen core infrastructure, and create a scalable technology environment that supports major operational growth. The ideal candidate brings both strategic perspective and a practical, hands-on approach to building reliable systems, supporting multiple sites, and aligning technology investments with business priorities.

Job Responsibility

  • Build and lead the organization’s internal IT capability, establishing structure, priorities, and standards to support continued expansion
  • Direct the evaluation, selection, implementation, and integration of core business platforms in collaboration with business leaders and external technology partners
  • Manage relationships with outsourced IT providers while defining a long-term plan to develop stronger internal technical capabilities
  • Create and execute an IT roadmap covering infrastructure, network architecture, systems reliability, and security across the business
  • Support the day-to-day technology needs of a growing manufacturing operation, including coordination across multiple facilities and teams
  • Partner with leaders across operations and other functions to ensure technology decisions advance business goals and scale effectively with growth
  • Develop practical IT processes and governance that improve efficiency, consistency, and operational readiness as the organization expands
  • Provide hands-on leadership for technical issues, system improvements, and implementation efforts while planning for future-state technology needs

Requirements

  • At least 7 years of experience in information technology leadership, with a strong record of increasing responsibility
  • Demonstrated success building, formalizing, or leading an IT function within a manufacturing, industrial, or similarly operations-driven environment
  • Strong expertise in infrastructure, networking, systems integration, and core enterprise technology support
  • Experience leading enterprise system evaluation and implementation initiatives, including coordination with vendors and internal stakeholders
  • Ability to balance strategic planning with direct execution in a fast-paced, high-growth setting
  • Proficiency with technologies such as Active Directory, backup solutions, Cisco-based environments, computer hardware, and configuration management
  • Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams
  • Experience supporting multi-site operations or rapidly scaling facilities is strongly preferred

Nice to have

Experience supporting multi-site operations or rapidly scaling facilities

What we offer

  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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