Manager, Information Technology Data Management

Digi Key is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in‑stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page.

The Manager, IT Data Management is responsible for managing and developing leaders of people and potentially individual contributors. This position ensures business objectives aligning to Information Technology strategy and policy are accomplished through established, implemented and executed plans & tactics. The position’s focus is on coaching and developing staff, communicating organization objectives and expectations, and monitoring the progress of projects and initiatives, taking appropriate action when needed.

• Manage a group of employees; primarily manages employees at seasoned / professional level. Develop team members through the use of strategic delegation. Accountable for the performance of a team within own discipline based on departmental strategy & goals

• Develop and administer plans and procedures for company personnel; adapt plans to address resource and operational challenges

• Oversee planning and organization of department activities. Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and measurements in alignment with corporate strategy

• Lead, plan and organize department staff meetings. Provide business and team updates. Ensure that action items are completed in a timely manner

• Evaluate reports, decisions and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommend new approaches for continual improvements in efficiency and service of the department

• Build key partnerships within the organization to ensure understanding of broad business strategy and impact to the (insert department name, i.e. IT Resources, Tech Ops, Manager, IT Development, IT Data Services, Change & Release, Security, Solution Architect, System Administration, Network Systems, etc.) department and vice versa

• Act as a change agent who is able to gain consensus and influence action
  Identify opportunities for team and|or Team Lead development (e.g. hard or soft skill) to ensure industry and corporate standards are met; partner when|where appropriate to develop and organize development activities

• Continually evaluate assigned department’s workforce needs|requirements; coordinate hiring schedule/requirements with HR

• Monitor and evaluate performance dashboards and reports; determine root cause of issues & propose|lead recommendations & implementation for resolution

• Provide direction and guidance to employees and manage issues appropriately. Partner with Human Resources (HR) when needed

• Oversee and provide strong mentorship to employees through effective training, coaching and team building

• Ability to travel - domestically and internationally as needed|requested

• May lead|participate on cross‑functional committees, task forces

• May be a Product Owner for area of responsibility

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Typically, 4+ years of management experience

• Knowledge of department's available & upcoming products and services

• Demonstrates strong presentation skills for a variety of audiences, including executive management

• Demonstrates strong understanding of Digi-Key processes and procedures

• Demonstrates ability to understand and analyze reports as well as confidence to make recommendations

• Demonstrates ability to actively participate as a member of the Digi-Key Management Team to meet departmental goals

• Demonstrates a high level of confidentiality

• Demonstrates professionalism and ability to communicate at all levels within the organization

• Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse and screen

• Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body

• Occasional standing for presentations

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business…