IT Manager

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions:

Manages and oversees First Solar’s North American infrastructure environment, ensuring reliable and secure 24x7 operational support for enterprise business functions and manufacturing operations. Provides leadership, direction, and resource management for the Infrastructure Operations team, including remote staff, to deliver high-quality network services and support. Responsible for managing personnel, processes, vendor relationships, budgets, and operational performance. Establishes and executes infrastructure strategies, policies, and procedures that support business objectives and operational excellence. Collaborates with global IT teams, business stakeholders, and manufacturing leadership to meet service level targets, support project initiatives, and drive continuous improvement. Monitors and reports key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure delivery of world-class network services.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field or equivalent years of work experience.

• Minimum 6 years of related work experience.

• 3 – 6 years of team lead or supervisory experience or 1 year of management experience

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Strong understanding of business operations and the alignment of IT services and infrastructure with organizational objectives.

• Proven expertise in enterprise networks, infrastructure, and end-user computing technologies, including hardware, software, and connectivity solutions.

• Experience developing and executing infrastructure, end-user computing, and mobility strategies and technology roadmaps.

• Ability to consult, advise, and support stakeholders at all levels of the organization while maintaining a professional, customer-focused approach.

• Experience establishing, monitoring, and managing Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and operational performance metrics.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to assess current operational requirements and proactively plan for future business and technology needs.

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to make sound technical and business decisions.

• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, coaching, and team development capabilities.

• Proven ability to recruit, develop, engage, and retain high-performing employees.