IT Manager

About the role

Eurofins TestOil seeks an experienced IT Manager to lead our software engineering, cloud platform, infrastructure, and IT support functions. You will guide a multidisciplinary team responsible for application development, cloud operations, cybersecurity, end-user services, and project delivery-keeping our technology secure, scalable, and reliable. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who pairs strong technical depth with a track record of building high-performing teams, setting technical direction, and championing security, service quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers, systems administrators, and IT support professionals; set priorities, objectives, and performance expectations.
• Manage resource planning, staffing, and development, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Application Development & Engineering

• Oversee the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise applications built on.NET, Node.js, and TypeScript.
• Ensure software meets security, performance, scalability, and maintainability standards; drive Agile and DevOps practices and manage technical debt.

Cloud Platform Management

• Lead administration, optimization, and governance of Microsoft Azure, including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerized platforms.
• Oversee Azure Application Gateway security and performance; apply Infrastructure-as-Code and optimize cloud reliability and cost.

Security & Compliance

• Champion a security-first culture across development, infrastructure, and support; ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee vulnerability management, access controls, and secure development; support audits, risk assessments, and business continuity.

API, Integration & Data Management

• Govern enterprise API development, security, documentation, and lifecycle; ensure reliable integrations across internal, third-party, and laboratory systems.
• Oversee Microsoft SQL Server performance, security, backup, and recovery; support data governance and retention.

Infrastructure, Support & IT Service Management

• Lead systems administration, infrastructure operations, and end-user support, ensuring stability and performance of servers, endpoints, and applications.
• Oversee identity and access management, endpoint management, patching, modernization, and capacity planning.
• Direct Help Desk and escalation/major-incident management; promote ITSM best practices and track service levels and customer satisfaction.

Projects, Governance & Strategy

• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities; develop plans, timelines, and risk strategies, and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Uphold technology standards and architecture principles; contribute to roadmap planning, budgets, and vendor and licensing management.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, automation, and AI-driven productivity solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of progressive IT experience, including 3+ years leading engineering, infrastructure, or technical teams.
• Proven experience leading enterprise application development and cloud initiatives, and managing Help Desk, Systems Administration, or Infrastructure Operations teams.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure, AKS, Azure Application Gateway, Microsoft SQL Server,.NET /.NET Core, Node.js, TypeScript, and REST API integrations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Windows Server, and endpoint management; strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory, scientific, manufacturing, or regulated environments, including Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Azure certifications; experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Kubernetes administration, cloud security, and enterprise architecture governance.
• Familiarity with disaster recovery, business continuity, and compliance frameworks.

Additional Information

• Position will be a Full Time position, Monday- Friday with flexiblity on the 1st shift hours.
• Position will be onsite at the Strongsville, OH location

We support your development! Do you feel you don't match 100% of the requirements? Don't hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

Sustainability matters to us! At Eurofins, we believe sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our vision to be the Global Leader in "Testing for Life," our mission to contribute to a healthier and safer world, and our core values, we are building a strong foundation for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

Eurofins' commitment to sustainability begins within our own companies through a shared responsibility to people and the planet. With climate change posing an imminent threat, Eurofins and its many companies recognize their duty to proactively reduce or offset the environmental impact of essential operations while also helping our clients do the same-serving as a true ESG Enabler.

We do not offer Visa Sponsorship for this role.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. we offer excellent benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

*The benefits package offered will vary based on the employee's full-time or part-time regular status.