What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager - Information Technology position at Material Handling Systems, Inc.?
FORTNA partners with the world's leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.
At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement - a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach.
Job Overview :
The Hands-on IT Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day IT operations while also being actively involved in the hands-on technical management of IT systems and projects. This role requires a combination of strong leadership, technical skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments. The IT Manager will oversee IT staff, infrastructure, and services, ensuring systems are running smoothly, secure, and optimized for performance.
Key Responsibilities :
- Team Leadership & Mentorship :
Lead, mentor, and support the IT team, providing both strategic direction and hands-on guidance.
Actively participate in system troubleshooting, configuration, and maintenance, assisting with complex issues that require senior-level expertise.
Manage the organization's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, data centers, and cloud environments.
Implement and manage security measures to protect the organization's data and IT assets.
Manage IT projects, from initiation to completion, ensuring on-time delivery and meeting business requirements.
Work with senior management to manage and optimize the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective spending on hardware, software, and services.
Lead the development and implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
Create and maintain documentation for systems, processes, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
Minimum of 15 plus years of experience in IT management, with at least 10 plus years in a hands-on technical role.
Strong experience with networking, server management (Windows, Linux, etc.), and virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V).
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Key Competencies :
The base salary range for this role is $100,700 to $151,100 . This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and / or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.
It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Salary : $100,700 - $151,100
