Snelling of Huntsville has a Client with an immediate need for an IT Manager. This is a fast-growing, family-owned manufacturer of outdoor-recreation products. The IT Manager will be the strategic owner of Client’s ERP, business systems, and application development, ensuring the technology supports rapid growth, operational efficiency, and innovation.

This role is not a pure hands-on technical position — Client already partners with a managed service provider (MSP) for network, Tier 1/2 support, and cybersecurity. Instead, the IT Manager will:

• Lead ERP (NetSuite) administration, reporting, and integration.
• Oversee and mentor two internal IT software support staff (strong in C#).
• Expand team skills in NetSuite and PHP.
• Provide direction for application development and cross-system integrations.
• Hold external vendors accountable for performance and value.

  
Key Responsibilities of the IT Manager

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise and coach two IT software support staff.
• Build team capability in NetSuite administration and PHP.
• Establish coding/documentation standards and peer-review practices.

ERP & Business Systems

• Act as Client’s ERP (NetSuite) administrator and primary contact.
• Oversee ERP enhancements, module rollouts, upgrades, and user training.
• Deliver reporting, dashboards, and business intelligence from ERP data.
• Support integrations with CAD/Genesis, MES/WMS, and shop-floor systems.

Application Development & Integrations

• Guide team in maintaining and enhancing C# applications.
• Oversee conversions from VBA/AutoLISP to C#.
• Coordinate PHP and low-code automation projects.
• Drive API/ETL integrations between ERP, CAD, and production systems.

Vendor & Partner Management

• Serve as the main liaison to MSP (network, Tier 1/2 helpdesk, cybersecurity).
• Oversee performance against SLAs, manage contracts, and escalate issues.
• Coordinate with ERP consultants, integrators, and third-party developers.

Cybersecurity & Compliance (Governance)

• Ensure NIST/ISO-aligned policies are implemented and maintained.
• Oversee incident response readiness and annual penetration tests.
• Lead employee training in security awareness.

Strategic Planning & Projects

• Own the 3–5 year IT roadmap, including ERP evolution and automation.
• Partner with leadership to align technology investments with business goals.
• Lead IT projects (ERP expansions, integrations, dashboards, etc.) with clear ROI and change management practices.

  
Qualifications of the IT Manager

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• 5+ years progressive IT leadership or ERP/system ownership experience.
• Strong background in ERP (NetSuite preferred), reporting, and integrations.
• Experience with programming/scripting (C#, PHP, Python, or JavaScript).
• Demonstrated vendor-management and project leadership skills.

Preferred/Pluses

• NetSuite certification(s) or advanced ERP implementation experience.
• Exposure to CAD/CAM or manufacturing MES/WMS systems.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST/ISO).

  
Core Competencies of the IT Manager

• Leadership – Builds team skills, mentors staff, sets direction.
• Accountability – Holds vendors and partners to high standards.
• Innovation – Finds ways to streamline processes and connect systems.
• Communication – Explains technical concepts clearly to non-technical teams.

  
Why Join Our Client?

• Lead ERP and application strategy at a 40-year-old industry leader.
• Shape how digital tools support manufacturing innovation.
• Work in a collaborative, family-owned business culture.
• Competitive salary, bonus eligibility, 401(k) with match, comprehensive health benefits, and tuition assistance.