Manager, IT

Who We Are

We are Lycoming Engines, best known as a world leader in aircraft engines. We are division of Textron Systems and are a part of Textron Inc, one of the world's leading multi-industry companies, recognized for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat and many more. Our company leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative products and services.

But our business is all about people - the customers who rely on us and the exceptional team that brings our mission to life.

Here at Lycoming Engines, we produce four-, six-, and eight-cylinder aircraft engines. We power 60% of the world's general aviation fleet. For over 90 years, we earned our reputation for reliability and flexibility with our extensive range of aircraft engines trusted by pilots, owners, and general aviation enthusiasts. Lycoming takes great pride in being the only U.S. owned and operated aviation piston engine manufacturer, and we build every engine as though we were going to fly it ourselves.

Visit Lycoming.com & TextronSystems.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Information Technology Applications and Business Partnering, the IT Manager is responsible for planning, service execution and oversight of technology that supports business operations at Lycoming. The candidate must be able to balance daily operations and project work in a large scale, highly complex, cross-functional operating environment. The candidate should possess a natural enthusiasm for IT, diverse technical experience, business acumen, and strong customer service skills.

Job Responsibilities:

Accomplish team results by developing talent and leading a team of IT professionals with varying levels of experience. Sets individual objectives to match departmental objectives

Partner and consult with business leaders to identify and prioritize opportunities for utilizing IT to achieve goals

Facilitate the design and implementation of enterprise class IT solutions

Oversee development projects, including application design, development, testing, and deployment

Provide technical and analytical guidance as it relates to IT infrastructure, business systems, application functionality, user acceptance testing, change management, and data integration

Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget

Manage multiple concurrent technology projects

Ensure systems meet or exceed agreed upon SLAs and OLAs

Provide application/system outage support

Work closely with IT Oracle Developers, end users, business leadership, ITRM

Liaison with shared support teams at the business unit, enterprise, and with third party vendors

Support E&Y and Textron Audit Services (TAS) audits

Adhere to change control policies and procedures as well as system, software development, and project management lifecycle methodologies

Work closely with IT security to mitigate risks associated with infrastructure systems

Safeguard assets by ensuring appropriate disaster recovery and back-up procedures, vulnerability management, and information security and control structures

Create and maintain IT process documentation

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology.

Minimum 3-4 years IT related experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of enterprise collaboration platforms and IT systems including ERP, MES, PLM, etc.

Experience managing teams/projects; Works under general direction of senior management

Strong background in managing complex IT projects, excellent communication skills, experience working in a fast-paced environment, and has superb relationship building skills

Ability to multi-task and meet agreed upon schedule requirements

Must exhibit the ability to understand a wide range of business processes

Ability to maintain a strong attention to detail, maintain customer-oriented focus, and collaborate and function effectively within a team environment

Must exhibit the ability to effectively interface with peers, employees, management and customers within the organization

This position will be Full-Time onsite at Lycoming facility based in the Williamsport, PA office.

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

- 9/80 Work Schedules

- Education Assistance

- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

- Career Development & Training Opportunities

- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)

- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

- Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.