Sr. Manager IT, Manufacturing

Position Overview:

The Senior IT Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing IT operations, systems, and infrastructure to support manufacturing plants across the EMEA region. This role requires a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and the ability to align technology solutions with business objectives. The Senior IT Manager will act as a strategic partner to business stakeholders, ensuring seamless collaboration and driving innovation to enhance operational efficiency.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Collaboration with Business Partners:
  • Engage with business leaders to understand operational challenges and identify technology-driven solutions.
  • Facilitate communication between IT teams and business units to ensure alignment of goals and priorities.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to business partners, providing insights on emerging technologies and their potential impact.
• Strategic Planning & Program management
  • Develop and execute IT strategies tailored to the needs of manufacturing plants in the EMEA region.
  • Plan and oversee system upgrades, process improvements, and technology roadmaps to support long-term business objectives.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency improvements within manufacturing IT systems.
  • Develop a detailed roadmap for the SAP/system rollout/upgrades, including scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Leadership
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Encourage collaboration and innovation within the team to address complex challenges.
  • Set clear performance goals and provide regular feedback to team members.
• Vendor Management:
  • Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers to ensure high-quality IT services.
  • Negotiate contracts and monitor vendor performance to meet organizational standards.
• Compliance and Security:
  • Ensure IT systems comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and cybersecurity best practices.
  • Implement measures to safeguard sensitive manufacturing data and systems.
  • Develop strategies to identify tech debt & potential risks, implementing mitigation strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred
• 15+ years of experience in IT management, with a focus on manufacturing - with at least 7-10 yrs in a leadership role.
• Experience in, leading major SAP/ERP programs & initiatives
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and systems, including MES & shopfloor technologies.
• Proven experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ITIL frameworks and project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, PMP).
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity principles.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Focus on delivering business value through technology.
• Commitment to fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are 

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Global Benefits & Perks
You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary plus receive entitlements and benefits unique to your country of hire. 

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development: 
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.