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Senior IT Manager

Confidential

Permanent | Full-time

Charlotte, NC

Job description

IT at Zahner

The position will lead IT End User support, with an emphasis on being a subject matter expert on business applications and ERP systems. Position will manage service providers and be hands-on support to address application upgrades, configuration and licensing. The position will develop tools to provide line of business enhancement capabilities outside of out of the box functionality. This is a user-facing position that must have good communication skills and the ability to be a technical liaison to vendor technical support. This role may require travel for meetings, training and to support Zahner locations outside of the Kansas City area.

Position functions include:

· Oversee daily operations of IT software systems, ensuring availability, reliability, and performance through routine maintenance and upgrades.

  • Manage relationships with vendors and service providers to exceed user service expectations.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve application issues or outages promptly.
  • Facilitate work intake and prioritization in coordination with internal and outsourced support resources.
  • Collaborate to design and implement reporting solutions, utilizing business intelligence tools.
  • Lead and manage IT projects, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure timely and within-budget delivery.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure IT systems meet business requirements and recommend new technologies.
  • Ensure high-quality end-user support, resolve technical issues and provide system use guidance.
  • Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Troubleshoot and resolve application issues or problems in the areas of application configurations/setup, product functionality and business enhancements.
  • Be a subject matter expert on common business applications and ERP functionality.
  • Investigate, research, replicate, test and resolve client issues in a timely manner.
  • Create and maintain documentation for support procedures, user FAQ’s, and knowledge base articles as appropriate.
  • Install standard upgrades/updates/patches/releases/licensing as necessary (some off-hours upgrades may be required).
  • Develop and maintain business enhancement tools

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree relevant to information technology
  • 3 to 5 years of customer facing IT technical support experience
  • Proven history of successfully taking on increased responsibilities
  • Strong analytical skills and complex troubleshooting experience
  • Strong skills in MS Office applications. Skills with MS Power Platform is a plus
  • Basic understanding of programming logic and/or SQL Query writing and comprehension
  • Experience with databases and ETL tools.
  • Experience with coding against API’s.
  • Experience working in an ITIL service management framework.

We are offering a great work environment, competitive salary, excellent insurance benefits, 401k with match, incentive pay, profit sharing and much more. We are an EOE/AA employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person