IT Manager

Overview

At Renew Aire, technology isn’t just support—it’s a strategic driver. We’re looking for an experienced IT Manager to lead our IT operations, guide enterprise‑level projects, and partner with executive leadership to deliver secure, scalable, and future‑ready systems across our organization.

If you enjoy leading teams, solving complex technical challenges, and shaping IT strategy in a manufacturing environment, this role offers meaningful influence and long‑term impact.

For over 40 years, Renew Aire has been an innovator in energy recovery ventilation, improving indoor air quality while reducing energy costs. Based in Madison, WI, we are proud to be Green Globes, LEED Gold, and ENERGY STAR certified. Our people-centric culture values collaboration, continuous learning, and thoughtful innovation—because our people are the engine behind our success.

As the IT Manager, you will oversee enterprise IT operations while serving as a strategic partner to both local leadership and our parent company’s corporate IT team.

• Lead and manage IT staff through coaching, performance management, and clear expectations
• Serve as a member of the Renew Aire Executive Team and lead the IT Steering Committee
• Partner with corporate IT to align policies, Microsoft licensing, infrastructure, and security standards
• Develop and execute IT strategy aligned with organizational goals and future growth
• Lead enterprise and infrastructure projects, including system upgrades and integrations
• Oversee network, hardware, software, phone systems, security systems, and office technology
• Manage ERP, CRM (Microsoft Dynamics), virtualization (Microsoft Hyper‑V), SAN, firewalls, and network security
• Ensure data protection through disaster recovery, backup procedures, and system audits
• Support manufacturing and production systems, including automated equipment
• Oversee reporting, database management, and custom report development
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate hardware, software, and service contracts
• Develop IT budgets and capital expenditure proposals
• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting and escalation support when needed

You’re a strategic thinker with a hands‑on mindset—someone who can zoom out to plan and zoom in to solve.

• Strong leadership and team development skills
• A collaborative approach with cross‑functional and global teams
• Clear, confident communication at all organizational levels
• Analytical thinking and sound judgment in fast‑paced environments
• A customer‑focused mindset with a positive, solutions‑oriented attitude
• The ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field
• 5+ years of IT experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience managing and leading IT teams
• Hands‑on troubleshooting and systems administration experience
• Strong understanding of current and emerging technology trends
• Experience administering help desk or ticketing systems
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Microsoft Hyper‑V virtualization (preferred)
• Experience with databases, reporting, and data analysis (preferred)
• Manufacturing environment experience is a plus

This role is primarily on‑site and supports both office and production environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Purpose‑driven work improving health and sustainability
• Executive‑level visibility and influence
• Collaborative, people‑first culture
• Opportunity to shape enterprise IT strategy

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