Manager-Operations Technology

at S&C Electric Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real-world impact. You'll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We're big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner!
Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) Hybrid, 3 days in office
Compensation
At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position in the United States is $124,960 - $165,572. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.
Join Our Team as a Manager-Operations Technology!
The Operations Technology (OT) team within Information Technology develops and deploys technologies that connect manufacturing equipment and processes to enhance safety, quality, traceability, and efficiency across S&C's global Manufacturing Execution System (MES). The team also drives innovation through New Product Development and integration with key business systems such as ERP and PLM.
As the Manager of Operations Technology, you will serve as a subject matter expert and champion for MES adoption and best practices. You'll act as the primary liaison between Operations leadership and the OT team to manage priorities and deliver technical solutions that provide business value.
You will lead a high-performing team, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while fostering innovation and operational excellence across S&C's manufacturing environment. A successful candidate in this role contributes adeptly as a people manager, a product manager, and a project manager in the design and development of new solutions
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team of analysts, engineers, developers and consultants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
Champion a continuous improvement mindset across all team activities and initiatives.
Mentor team members and coordinate cross-training to strengthen team capabilities and resilience.
Contribute to the development of strategic plans, technology roadmaps, and associated budgets.
Support recruitment efforts and play an active role in onboarding and team growth.
Lead cross-functional project teams across multiple geographic locations.
Collaborate with the S&C Cybersecurity team to ensure compliance with secure coding standards (ISO-27001).
Define and enforce systems-level qualification testing and development standards.
Provide direction on the creation of functional specifications, test plans, and technical documentation.
Act as the primary liaison between OT and business stakeholders to align future MES deliverables with business goals.
Drive MES implementation and continuous improvement efforts, ensuring the system evolves to meet operational needs while streamlining or eliminating features that do not align with S&C's core manufacturing objectives.
Manage the MES platform as a product, owning its roadmap, defining feature scope, and making strategic decisions about what capabilities are included or excluded to maintain system clarity and long-term value.
Ensure data integrity and consistency across MES and integrated systems (e.g., ERP, PLM).
Lead management efforts and support user adoption through training and documentation.
Manage vendor relationships and oversee service delivery from third-party providers.
Travel as required, up to 20% during infrequent peak periods, including occasional international travel.
Be on-site at least three days per week to support team collaboration and... For full info follow application link.

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