IT Director

Hiring an IT MANAGER

Lead to build, Innovate, and make an Impact.

Location: Fort Lauderdale | Full-Time

Are you an IT leader who wants more than just keeping the lights on?

Our client is looking for a hands-on IT Manager to take ownership of its technology environment and help shape the future of IT across a growing engineering and manufacturing organization.

This is an opportunity to lead a team, influence strategy, strengthen infrastructure, support a major ERP environment, and help bring AI and emerging technologies into the business. WHAT YOU BRING 7+ years of progressive IT leadership experience 3+ years leading IT teams.

Working knowledge of CMMC, NIST, ITAR, and GDPR WHY THIS ROLE?

Make an Impact – Own IT operations and help build the technology strategy for a growing organization.
Think Globally – Support U.S. and European operations and manage global MSP and technology partnerships.
Lead & Develop – Build IT capabilities, develop your team, and create stronger processes and knowledge-sharing practices.
Be Close to the Business – Partner directly with engineering, production, operations, and senior leadership.
Own the Technology – Infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, cloud, end-user technology, and business-critical applications.
Lead ERP Support – Serve as the IT point person following ERP implementation and help ensure reliable system performance.
Shape the Future – Support exciting AI and emerging technology initiatives while helping establish appropriate security and infrastructure guardrails.
Strengthen Security – Drive cybersecurity practices and support compliance initiatives including CMMC, NIST, ITAR, and GDPR.

Experience managing enterprise IT environments Strong infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and Microsoft 365 knowledge ERP support experience in a production, manufacturing, or engineering environment.
Experience managing MSPs, vendors, and multi-site environments Working knowledge of CMMC, NIST, ITAR, and GDPR Strong problem-solving, leadership, communication, and project management skills.Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field, or equivalent experience Experience in manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, marine, or other industrial environments is highly desirable.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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