Manager Information Technology 3
$167,500–$251,300 year
On-siteLinthicum, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Own digital manufacturing and IT/OT architecture decisions for Mission Systems Operations, enabling factory-of-the-future capabilities like robotics, automation, and digital twins across approximately 20 sites. Lead a team of roughly 40 people while guiding a matrixed network of IT, OT, engineering, and AI SMEs to move solutions from development through rapid prototyping into full-scale production. Provide executive leadership for CIDO activities at the Blue Ridge Advanced Manufacturing Center and co-own key manufacturing outcomes with Operations leadership, ensuring digital initiatives are tightly linked to performance measures such as on-time shop order and material receipt. Architect and manage the sector's data integration architecture to support data-driven decision-making, champion practical AI solutions for manufacturing defects and quality processes, and optimize the portfolio of Operations tool licenses for affordability and standardization. Manage vendor relationships and ensure responsive day-to-day information services support for Operations in unclassified, classified, and off-network environments.
Required Qualifications
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Clearance required for start: Yes
- Clearance type: Secret
- Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
- Bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience
- Master's degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience
- Experience preferably in Information Technology and/or Manufacturing Operations
- Active U.S. Government Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years
- Enrollment in the DoD Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP) in order to be considered
- Required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance as a condition of continued employment
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic direction for services, processes, applications, and technology in a complex, multi-site environment
- Proven ability to build credibility with operational leaders, communicate effectively with stakeholders from shop floor to senior leadership, and drive consensus around digital strategies and investments
- Proven experience managing portfolios, projects, budgets, and schedules, with accountability for delivery performance
- Demonstrated leadership and excellent communication skills, including leading through influence across matrixed teams
- Required to work on-site, full-time, at our Linthicum, MD campus
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in manufacturing environments at multiple levels, from shop floor operations to senior leadership engagement
- Broad understanding of digital manufacturing, IT/OT convergence, and factory automation, including execution systems, data platforms, and cybersecurity considerations
- Experience designing or overseeing data integration architectures and standardized data products for Operations
- Proven ability to represent organizational capabilities to internal and external stakeholders and influence priorities and investment decisions
- Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly matrixed environment, with the ability to quickly learn new programs, factories, and processes
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to constructively challenge the status quo and provide innovative digital and AI solutions that balance risk, cost, and business value
- Experience with digital twin technologies for real-time monitoring and optimization
- Experience driving adoption of AI/ML solutions in operations or manufacturing contexts, including use cases such as defect analysis, QN correlation, and RCCA support
- Understanding of IoT integration for data collection, automation, and advanced analytics
- Experience managing software vendors and optimizing tool license portfolios for affordability and standardization
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