IT Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Gunton Corporation the largest independent distributor of Pella Windows & Doors in the country is an innovative leader in our industry. Our Sales Representatives provide solutions for our customers window and door needs and are key to our success since 1932.

The IT Manager oversees and manages the Information Technology department and all technology across the addition to ensuring reliable day-to-day operations this role is responsible for aligning technology strategy with business objectives and driving process improvement across the organization. The IT Manager serves as the senior internal technology leader balancing hands-on operational leadership with forward-looking planning and strategic advisory support to management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage develop and lead the IT department.
• Develop recommend and execute a technology roadmap aligned with company strategy growth plans and operational priorities.
• Partner with senior leadership to evaluate how technology can enable business processes improve efficiency mitigate risk and support scalability.
• Proactively evaluate emerging technologies and recommend practical solutions that improve efficiency scalability security and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain trusting relationships and communication with peers the management team and external team members enhancing the ability to provide outstanding customer service.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to management on technology investments priorities and trade-offs.

Departmental duties:

• Maintaining a high level of system uptime
• Application development and report Enhancements
• Computer builds and configurations
• Upgrades and software deployments
• All servers and network electronics
• Telco equipment and configurations (VoIP iPhones iPads)
• Management of the M365 and Azure environments
• Maintaining VAR and vendor relationships
• Maintaining a secure and resilient network
• Serve as the senior escalation point for complex Helpdesk issues documenting resolutions.
• Document system procedures as needed
• Organization of tasks and projects via the IT Task/Project list

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to Chief Financial Officer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical expertise in software hardware and processes including Windows Client and Server background
• Experience in Microsoft administration (includes Server Azure M365)
• Experience with Cisco Meraki

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree

Gunton Corporation is pleased to be an equal employment employer. Decisions concerning employment transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color race religion national origin age sex sexual orientation marital status ancestry status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.