Software Development Manager

Job Overview

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is a leading manufacturer of water works brass, plumbing valves, pumps and water systems, and natural gas valves and meter bars. The company was founded in 1856 and is committed to taking care of the customer – our boss, through our growing investments of education, automation, and innovation. A career at A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. comes with a family friendly culture, on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a difference every single day.

SUMMARY

This position oversees and provides leadership for one of the Information Technology (IT) functional teams. Leadership is provided through creating and executing strategies, making decisions for enhancement, changes, upgrades, and initiating new projects to meet changing business needs.  This position also manages a wide spectrum of technology platforms.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain comprehensive software license documentation, review all invoice payments for hardware, software and services.
• Establish appropriate maintenance schedules for system and equipment to provide ongoing performance with minimal down time.
• Consult and coordinate with others (supervisor, vendors, experts, etc.) about problems such as equipment performance, output quality, and maintenance schedule.
• Understand SD-WAN, LAN, and wireless network technology.
• Significant experience with virtualization technology (server and storage) to include Active Directory, SaaS applications, and Hybrid cloud technology
• Manage all aspects of staffing including employee schedules, on call coverage, PTO, and project and implementation delivery plans
• Significant experience with the Microsoft development stack including MS-SQL server
• Practical experience with Agile and Lean methodologies.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in computer science or MIS, or more than seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five+ years of work experience managing a complex computer/network environment, preferably in a manufacturing institution.
• Fundamental experience with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, and security testing tools.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP, data processing infrastructure, data security tools.
• Experience working with data communications such as SD-WAN
• Experience with Microsoft Windows and VMware operating systems.
• Ability to respond to problems and challenges in non-scheduled hours of operation, including the need occasionally to work evenings, weekend days and holidays.

A pre-employment Background Check and 6 panel (no THC) Drug screen required.

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is an equal opportunity employer