IT Manager

Newport Laboratories is seeking an IT Manager to manage and maintain the organization's IT systems. Newport Labs, located in Worthington, Minnesota, is a leading provider of USDA autogenous vaccines and diagnostic services, and was recently acquired by Vaxxinova (more information below).

About the role

The IT Manager, reporting to the Finance Director, will manage the operation and maintenance of the organization's IT systems and tools to meet the business needs. In addition, this role will be responsible for designing and implementing the organization's future digital roadmap thru aligning current and future IT capabilities with business strategy.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead, initiate, plan, prioritize, and manage IT implementations.
• Actively scan the IT industry for new trends and developments.
• Collaborate with functional or operational area managers to understand their current and future information needs and determine how information solutions should be designed, configured, and maintained to best meet current needs and future capabilities.
• As a business partner, research, evaluate, and recommend IT solutions that will enhance the organization's information capabilities.
• Introduce and build subject matter teams to carry forward IT solutions, such as Smartsheet, SalesForce, and DocuSign.
• Manage 3 rd party IT relationships and contractors
• Provide a consultancy service in IT policies.
• Conduct and coordinate multiple IT projects.
• Provide in depth consultancy services in specific IT areas, such as SalesForce CRM, BI, and data integration.
• Ensure that the organization's information initiatives are supported effectively and within budget.
• Promote safety in all areas of work, professional courtesy, and a positive work environment within the company
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Capabilities

• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates attention to detail and multiple task management
• SaleForce design and development experience required
• Application knowledge in the field of enterprise architecture, IT security, cloud computing, ERP, SalesForce CRM, DMS, vCPM, BI and analytics.
• Ability to exhibit sounds business judgement, set priorities and adapt to changing situation, and analyze and resolve problems
• Demonstrates effective coaching, negotiating, and consulting skills
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Technology, and/or Business required
• Minimum of eight (8) years' experience in similar position

Benefits at Newport Laboratories:

We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance options, a Health Savings Account with company match, 401K plan with company match, PTO accrual, holiday pay, short and long term disability, and company paid life insurance.

About Newport Labs and Vaxxinova

Newport Labs is a leading manufacturer of Custom Made Vaccines (autogenous biologics) and has a long reputation of excellent customer service based on trust, integrity and a philosophy of partnering with veterinarians to identify and address cattle diseases.

Newport Laboratories was acquired by Vaxxinova in October 2021. Vaxxinova International is headquartered in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Vaxxinova has a global network of production, R&D, and/or diagnostic facilities in 9 countries: Brazil, Germany, Italy, Japan, Jordan, the Netherlands, Norway, Chile and two locations in the US (Willmar and Worthington, Minnesota). Vaxxinova products and services are available in more than 60 countries. Worldwide, Vaxxinova is a growing company with a staff of over 1,000 people.

Vaxxinova is part of the family-owned EW Group. The EW Group is based in Germany and is specialized in animal genetics, animal nutrition and animal health, with a globally dominant position in poultry genetics. The EW Group operates in over 100 countries and records consistent international growth. Its positive outlook and global orientation have led to an independent and significantly stable position in the market and a steady expansion.

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