Company Overview: Join Farasis Energy, a global leader in energy solutions dedicated to developing advanced battery technologies that drive the transition to sustainable energy. Our innovative lithium-ion batteries power a wide range of applications, from electric vehicles and two-wheelers to commercial and industrial vehicles, marine, aviation, and energy storage systems. Be a part of our mission to shape the future of energy storage.
Apply Now and Power the Future with Us. Primary Responsibilities: Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Farasis is on the lookout for a passionate
IT Manager. In this dynamic role, you'll work with stakeholders to create and implement technology strategies to support global team collaboration and enhance operational efficiency.
- Utilize automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Ansible) to streamline repetitive tasks and improve efficiency.
- Design and implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems for proactive issue detection and resolution.
- Lead, mentor, and manage IT team to deliver high-quality support and services for internal stakeholders.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute IT projects, including infrastructure upgrades, software deployments, and system migrations. This includes design and implementation of global IT infrastructure such as ERP, ECM, SCM, PLM, EDI systems.
- Oversee administration, maintenance, and security of all IT systems, networks, and end-user systems.
- Ensure reliable operation minimizing downtime and addressing issues proactively.
- Manage IT budgets, including forecasting and cost management for software, hardware, and services.
- Oversee cybersecurity measures and risk management to protect company data including data encryption and regular security audits.
- Ensure IT operations maintain compliance with industry standards and legal / regulatory requirements.
- Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure SLAs are met.
- Confirm effective disaster recovery and data backup systems are in place and tested regularly.
- Systematically track KPIs to assess IT environment and make improvements where necessary.
Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in IT management or a similar role, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
- Strong leadership, service-oriented personality, and team management skills, with experience mentoring and developing staff.
- Broad technical expertise in hardware and software. An automation-first mindset with a focus on data quality and integrity to ensure efficient operations.
- Mandarin language fluency is a plus for smoother collaboration with colleagues in China.
- Able to occasionally travel to implement IT systems and provide training at other Farasis facilities.
- Global IT infrastructure (e.g. ERP, ECM, SCM, PLM, EDI systems) implementation experience.
- Proven experience in managing IT infrastructure, networks, and systems.
- Farasis operates Windows and Unix-based servers, Cisco network equipment, and other cloud-based SaaS platforms (Microsoft 365, Atlassian suite, Azure, AWS, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of industry best practices and strategies.
- Excellent understanding of IT project management methodologies and tools.
- Ability to evaluate and implement new technologies to meet business needs.
- Excellent communication skills & capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Base Pay Scale: $130,000 - $150,000 annually + bonus + 100% paid health insurance premiums. Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal equity.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Status: Regular, Full-Time
Location: Hybrid remote/onsite inHayward, CA