Verbio North America · 4 weeks ago
IT Manager
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $160K/yr
7+ years expVerbio North America (VNA) is a growing subsidiary of Verbio SE, a well-established biofuel company based in Germany. The IT Manager will manage IT systems and the IT team, ensuring smooth operations across various locations and overseeing projects initiated by Verbio Germany.
BiofuelManufacturing
Responsibilities
Serve as the US primary point of contact for all IT-related matters, ensuring service quality, ticket resolution, and SLA compliance
Act as the primary internal IT contact for 200+ employees across four locations
Execute IT security, compliance, governance, and project management directives established by global IT leadership, ensuring local adherence in North America
Act as the U.S. point of contact for HMI process control systems, executing standards, processes, and changes defined by IT in Germany at the plant level
Manage the annual IT budget in alignment with global IT strategy, priorities, and approvals set by Germany-based IT leadership
Ensure local execution of IT initiatives, systems, projects and policies as directed by IT leadership in Germany and North America
Support VERBIO Germany in completing the annual audit of North American IT functions
Ensure effective and efficient IT service, infrastructure, and application performance
Manage procurement and lifecycle of IT hardware (computers, network equipment, printers, etc.) and software licenses/subscriptions
Oversee network infrastructure (storage, switches, firewalls, routers, etc.) and maintain accurate network topology documentation
Serve as on-site IT support for the Stamford office, including ISP, network wiring, security systems, printers, and phones
Manage employee mobile programs (U.S. – Verizon; Canada – Rogers) and VOIP phone systems across North America
Coordinate major IT projects, patching, upgrades, testing, and deployments with the MSP, assisting with follow-up troubleshooting
SharePoint and file management
Track and prioritize open IT tickets to ensure proper resolution
Audit all internal IT activities for performance, compliance, and accuracy
Review and validate IT vendors
Review monthly IT performance reports and lead regular meetings with relevant stakeholders
Coordinate with global teams on information security, compliance, and governance standards
Maintain accurate documentation of user access permissions, network topology, and system configurations
Conduct phishing tests and coordinate employee awareness initiatives
Support audits and ensure ongoing adherence to company IT policies and controls
Respond to rare IT emergencies (24/7/365)
Manage ongoing employee IT related training
Oversee the company’s ERP system, providing support to users as needed
Support and manage ERP integrations with external systems or measurement devices
Coordinate website content updates as required
Partner with Human Resources to manage IT aspects of employee onboarding and offboarding
Communicate IT-related updates, planned maintenance, outages, security alerts, and announcements to all North American employees
Travel to plant sites as needed to support projects, audits, and on-site troubleshooting
Continually identify opportunities to enhance IT performance, efficiency, and security, and propose improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
Strong knowledge of software installation, configuration, and troubleshooting
Familiarity with a variety of software applications and operating systems
Proficiency in system security and data protection measures
Leadership skills and at least 3+ years managing a team
Minimum 7 years of broad-scope and diverse commercial IT experiences
Proactive, well-organized and strong attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences, including senior management
Preferred
Relevant certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator or similar certification a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package beginning on day one, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Company paid short & long-term disability coverage as well as AD&D.
Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time with additional leave plans
+ 11 paid holidays
+ 5 sick/personal days
+ Paid vacation time
Automatic 5% employer contribution into a 401(k) account after 90 days.
Career advancement and bonus opportunities
Career development: on-the-job training and skills development.
Company
Verbio North America
VERBIO Vereinigte BioEnergie AG, with headquarters in Leipzig, Germany, is a leading independent manufacturer and supplier of biofuels
201-500 employees
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