IT Manager in Rochester, NY

IT Manager

Our client is a world wide manufacturer of specialty products with a facility here in Rochester, NY. The successful candidate will provide administrative direction and support for the daily operational activities within the Corporate IT department and within the business units as well. Will work closely with the decision makers to identify, recommend, develop, execute, and support functional cost effective IT solutions. Reporting will be to the Corporate IT Director.

Experience/Qualifications:
. MCSE, MCP and A+ Hardware Certifications preferred.
. Experience in Windows Server 2003 network environment preferred.
. Minimum of three years in IT, or related, environment preferred.
. Application Support experience in Windows environment preferred.
. Excellent technical knowledge of current IT systems, networks, protocols and standards necessary.
. Experience in IT infrastructure planning and development preferred.
. Project Management experience preferred.

Beneficial Skills:
. Strong leadership skills
. Proven analytical/evaluative and problem-solving skills.
. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
. Effective interpersonal skills and relationship-building skills.
. Strong personal organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
. Self-motivated and directed, with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast paced environment.
. Accomplished interpersonal skills, with ability to effectively convey ideas to personnel at all levels within an organization.

A Bachelors Degree in a related discipline in required. To be considered for this challenging opportunity please email your resume in full confidence and confidentiality to:

Charlie Thomaschek
Technical Recruiting Manager
Weterrings & Agnew
A Div of Providium HRG
Rochester, NY
www.weterrings.com

"Plant & Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, related"

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