Manager of Information Technology

Job Type

Full-time

Description

CORPORATE SUMMARY

The Company

Beacon EmbeddedWorks is a full-service provider of embedded solutions. Its innovative System on Modules (SOMs) are backed by an extensive suite of customization, security, and support services and its dedicated team of experts provide in-house manufacturing and support to accelerate development and reduce risk.

All Beacon EmbeddedWorks SOMs are designed, manufactured, and supported in its US-based facility in Eden Prairie, MN. As dependable, pre-certified, and feature dense solutions, Beacon EmbeddedWorks SOMs serve the most strenuous applications, including medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial markets. Beacon EmbeddedWorks operates mostly in the US but also has a small customer base in continental Europe and the APAC.

Beacon EmbeddedWorks is part of the Design & Manufacturing division of discoverIE Group plc, a British company listed on the main London stock exchange where it is a member of the FTSE 250 index. What does joining Beacon mean for you?

• We are a Top 200 Workplace as voted by our employees
• Multiple options for medical and dental coverages
• Paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401k with match
• 128 hours of time off per year to start
• Paid holidays
• Working for a company that helps save lives with some of our products

POSITION SUMMARY

Information Technology (IT) at Beacon EmbeddedWorks is where business, R&D, manufacturing and technology integrate to create a competitive advantage for Beacon. Our IT professionals are well-rounded, experienced team members who apply IT mastery to deliver game-changing, technology-driven business models and capabilities.

From Day 1, you'll be trusted to dive right in, take the lead, use your initiative, and help make everyday activities easier. And you'll do this in creative workspaces where new ideas flourish and where your technical mastery is recognized and rewarded. The incumbent will lead all IT and ensure that the IT Masterplan complements the businesses processes required to achieve short- and long-term goals.

Like most IT teams, we handle a mixture of break/fix and project work. This position will lead IT infrastructure, IT Software Systems, and IT Support. We expect the Manager to spend about 50% of their time on team leadership and 50% on hands-on projects, triage and troubleshooting. Candidates should be comfortable interacting with staff at all levels of technical expertise. Because our team is fairly small, all IT staff provide some end-user technical support.

This role will be expected to be physically present on site, consistent with other business leaders.

Reports to: Vice President of Finance

Location: Eden Prairie, MN in Office

Starting Salary Information: $120,000

Key Responsibilities:

Supervisory Responsibilities

This hands-on role will lead and manage the IT team, including overseeing the day-to-day activities, development and growth, and performance management.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates regular and effective use of key competencies including Strategic Mindset, Developing Talent, Effective Communications, and Dealing with Ambiguity
• Oversee successful deployment, integration, and day-to-day operations of ERP, CRM, Microsoft 365, and future core systems-focusing on continuous improvement in system performance and reliability.
• Manage IT infrastructure (network, servers, security), ensuring systems remain resilient, scalable, and positioned for growth.
• Demonstrates working knowledge and process acumen in functional areas supported by this role which include manufacturing, product/production quality, engineering processes for new product development and engineering change management, and environmental health and safety.
• Oversee the design, deployment, and support of advanced solutions, such as Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), to enable flexible and scalable operations.
• Explore and champion new IT capabilities-e.g., data analytics platforms, connected factory solutions, and digital collaboration tools-that create a competitive edge for the business.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to build a robust digital ecosystem that supports product development, operations excellence, and customer satisfaction.
• Regularly assess current systems and processes, identifying gaps and opportunities for efficiency gains or innovation.
• Stay ahead of industry trends to recommend strategic pivots in technology investment or policy.
• Engage with external partners and industry networks to bring leading-edge knowledge and best practices into Beacon.
• Establish metrics and KPIs for technology initiatives, tracking how each project contributes to Beacon's broader growth and innovation goals.
• Develop financial models and ROI analyses to evaluate, prioritize, and communicate project roadmaps and investments to senior leadership.
• Identifies and escalates issues to senior leaders after attempting to resolve issues directly.
• Actively engage in associate and team development with a culture that fosters trust, fairness, and respect, challenge associates to improve and provide opportunities to help them reach their potential.
• Serves as a role model of effective leadership and business partnership to peers and direct reports.
• Facilitates large group meetings and effectively presents and interacts with multiple levels of management
• Implement robust cybersecurity measures and policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (including ITAR/EAR).
• Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement within the IT team.
• Encourage cross-training and professional development, building a flexible workforce prepared to tackle emerging challenges and opportunities.
• Inspire and guide team members to take ownership of strategic projects and champion new ideas.
• Regularly assess current systems and processes, identifying gaps and opportunities for efficiency gains or innovation.
• Stay ahead of industry trends to recommend strategic pivots in technology investment or policy.
• Engage with external partners and industry networks to bring leading-edge knowledge and best practices.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with quickly changing priorities to ensure superior customer satisfaction

Essential Responsibilities of all Beacon EmbeddedWorks employees

• Support, demonstrate and drive our core values
• Interact positively and professionally with all employees and customers
• Maintain reliable attendance
• Perform work safely and adhere to all safety requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field or equivalent experience required
• Experience: Strongly prefer 10+ years of IT leadership experience with 5 years supporting manufacturing-related processes and systems but will consider relevant process and systems leadership experience from the business/Mfg side in lieu of direct IT experience
• Experience managing an MS Windows AD environment, using MS365 and hybrid solutions
• Strongly prefer deep infrastructure background and IT Systems experience in a manufacturing context
• Experience working within Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies
• Proven experience building relationships and communicating with business stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Excellent verbal and written skills to articulate solution options and recommendations

Other Considerations

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms
• The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to ten pounds

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, that of an office environment
• Travel may be required, infrequently

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time, on-site position
• Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm, but does allow for some flexibility
• It may be necessary to work more than 40 hours per week at times to produce the required results

Work Authorization

• The candidate must meet the definition of "US Person" under ITAR/EAR regulations

Beacon EmbeddedWorks is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer