IT Manager - Business Operations (Remote)

Work Location: Portland, OR Go one better, together. We’ve built something we’re extremely proud of, and we think it’s time you became part of it. Working at Oregon Tool, Inc., you’ll build your career and do your best work while contributing to the whole of the company. We're for those who lean into challenges and expect that same attitude from the people around them. We’re a goal-oriented organization that’s firmly committed to creating opportunities for Team Members’ talents to shine and inspire the individuals around them so that we all win together. At 2,400 Team Members across the globe, you're more than just a link in a chain. From new products, programs, and business units, Oregon Tool, Inc. gives you the space to make systemic change within our business. How will you make your mark? HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT: The IT Manager, Business Operations is responsible for leading a team of IT Business Analysts within IT who are focused on Manufacturing, Procurement, SIOP, and Engineering business functions, while serving as a liaison between mid-level management and IT to collect, analyze, communicate, and validate business needs for changes impacting information systems. Understands business problems and opportunities in the context of the requirements and recommends solutions that enable the specific functional organization to achieve its goals. Additionally, this role is a forward-thinking leadership position, focused on suggesting ways to improve business operations with systems and exploring technology in the market that could add value to the organization in the future. The position is a blend of people leadership and development, stakeholder management, project management, and business systems analysis and solutioning. THE DETAILS: • Leadership: Lead and mentor IT Business Analysts across Operations (Manufacturing, Procurement, SIOP, Engineering). Provide coaching, cross-training, and career development while ensuring compliance with IT structures and leveraging industry trends. Act as a subject matter expert, guiding technical practices in coding, testing, and deployment. • Stakeholder Management: Serve as liaison between business functions and IT, managing release strategies, coordinating transitions, and collaborating across teams to streamline processes. Ensure software solutions meet standards for performance, quality, and security. • Project Management: Direct projects and support team execution, prepare release plans and notes, track metrics, and facilitate business process modeling (as-is/to-be). • Systems Analysis & Solutioning: Design and implement technical solutions across platforms, perform hands-on development, and establish standards and automation to accelerate delivery. Apply advanced problem-solving to resolve complex technical challenges. Availability: • Available to work on site as required by job; eligible for domestic and international travel several times per year up to two weeks’ duration QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: • Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience • 7+ years driving business transformation through IT execution • Proven management/supervisory background, motivating and guiding technical IT teams • Expertise in analyzing software systems across Manufacturing, SIOP, Engineering, and Procurement domains • Strong grasp of project management methodologies and feasibility analysis (effort, time, cost) • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical decision-making • Skilled at managing multiple projects in high-pressure environments • Strong leadership, organization, and time management capabilities • Effective communicator in both technical and non-technical contexts • Creative thinker with ability to design innovative solutions • Collaborative team player with experience leading dispersed teams • Proactive learner, adaptable to new technologies and trends • Initiative-driven, translating goals into actionable results • Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP; experienced in project planning, prioritization, and monitoring At Oregon Tool, we provide a reasonable, good-faith estimate of the compensation range for this role of $155,000 to $175,000. Final offers are based on various factors such as experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity. This range may vary based on geographic location where the position is filled, and most new hires are not typically hired at the top of the range. WHAT WE OFFER: • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period) • 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution) • Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service • One paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year • Global company with small company feel • Casual work attire WHO WE ARE: Oregon Tool, Inc. is a global, premium-branded, aftermarket-driven precision-cutting-tool platform. At Oregon Tool, Inc., it is our goal to create, cultivate and sustain a global, inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and customers. We invite and encourage applications from all skilled individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company #SharperTogether. To learn more about our company and history visit us at: www.oregontool.com Oregon Tool, Inc. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is contingent on a background investigation and drug screen. Oregon Tool, Inc. does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under law. During the application process we will not ask for or collect any confidential, proprietary, or sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g., date of birth; driver’s license number; or credit card, bank account or other financial information). 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