IT Manager

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

Ensure ongoing SOX compliance across all IT systems and processes.

Oversee IT audits (internal and external), including evidence collection and remediation tracking.

Maintain and update IT policies and procedures aligned with global regulatory requirements.

Manage access controls, segregation of duties, and change management processes.

Collaborate with Legal and Finance teams to ensure compliance with data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

Strategic Planning & Leadership

Develop and execute a Paxiom IT strategy aligned with business goals.

Lead digital transformation initiatives across manufacturing plants.

Manage g IT budgets, forecasting, and cost optimization.

Build and maintain a high-performing IT team.

Represent IT in leadership meetings and strategic planning sessions.

Infrastructure & Operations

Work with corporate IT for network architecture, data centers, and cloud infrastructure.

Ensure high availability and disaster recovery plans are in place and tested.

Standardize and optimize IT service management in Jira (e.g., ITIL practices).

Monitor and improve system performance, uptime, and scalability.

Manage global vendor relationships and service-level agreements (SLAs).

Cybersecurity

Enforce cybersecurity strategy and incident response planning.

Ensure security awareness training for all employees globally.

Escalation point for cybersecurity events

Respond to and report security incidents in compliance with SOX and other regulations.

Applications & Data Management

Oversee enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, HRIS, etc.) and their integration.

Ensure data governance, quality, and lifecycle management.

Support business intelligence and analytics initiatives.

Manage software development and deployment pipelines, ensuring secure and compliant releases.

Align application portfolios with business needs and global scalability.

Communication & Collaboration

Foster cross-functional collaboration between IT and other departments.

Ensure global teams have access to collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint).

Support remote work infrastructure and policies.

Communicate IT strategy, risks, and performance to stakeholders.

Innovation & Emerging Technologies

Evaluate and implement emerging technologies (AI, IoT, blockchain) where applicable.

Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Lead pilot programs and proof-of-concept initiatives globally.

Education

A post-secondary degree or diploma in computer science, business intelligence or equivalent.

Experience and Skills

• Working with CRMs, Zoho
• Working with ERPs, Syspro,
• Working with Engineering tools, CAD, SolidWorks
• Managing distributed teams
• Very strong interpersonal skills
• Experience working with large data and creating reports
• Working in a Sox environment

Personal Attributes

• Excellent analytical, mathematical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as required.
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
• Highly motivated and self-directed.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.