Job Description

IT Manager

Stamford, CT

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About VNA

VEBIO North America, LLC (VNA) is growing its headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut. VNA is a subsidiary of Verbio SE, a well-established, biofuel company in Germany with subsidiaries in the US, Canada, Poland, Switzerland, Hungary, and India. VERBIO produces innovative biofuels, such as Biodiesel, Bioethanol and Biogas/Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), and fertilizers as well as bio-components for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food industries. Currently VNA operates a large biodiesel plant in Ontario, Canada; is ramping up production of a large-scale biorefinery in Iowa, USA; starting construction of a large-scale biorefinery in Indiana, USA, with ambitions for continued growth in coming years in the North America region.
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Position Purpose

The IT Manager will proactively manage the IT systems and the IT team of VERBIO North America. This role is responsible for ensuring smooth IT operations (applications, infrastructure, services) across all locations, including the corporate headquarters in Stamford and the production plants in Iowa, Indiana and Canada. The IT Manager will directly oversee and manage projects initiated by Verbio Germany. The IT Manager will be responsible for creating project scopes, budgets, seeking approvals and execution while ensuring compliance with company policies and directives. This role will require approximately 30% of domestic and international travel time and is an in-office position.
This is a full-time exempt salaried position with dual reporting line, administrative reporting to the Head of Finance N.A. and functional reporting to the Head of IT (Germany) and Global Head of Information Security (Germany).

Key Responsibilities

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IT Management & Coordination
Serve as the US primary point of contact for all IT-related matters, ensuring service quality, ticket resolution, and SLA compliance. Act as the primary internal IT contact for 200+ employees across four locations. Execute IT security, compliance, governance, and project management directives established by global IT leadership, ensuring local adherence in North America. Act as the U.S. point of contact for HMI process control systems, executing standards, processes, and changes defined by IT in Germany at the plant level. Manage the annual IT budget in alignment with global IT strategy, priorities, and approvals set by Germany-based IT leadership. Ensure local execution of IT initiatives, systems, projects and policies as directed by IT leadership in Germany and North America. Support VERBIO Germany in completing the annual audit of North American IT functions.

IT Operations & Infrastructure

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Ensure effective and efficient IT service, infrastructure, and application performance. Manage procurement and lifecycle of IT hardware (computers, network equipment, printers, etc.) and software licenses/subscriptions. Oversee network infrastructure (storage, switches, firewalls, routers, etc.) and maintain accurate network topology documentation. Serve as on-site IT support for the Stamford office, including ISP, network wiring, security systems, printers, and phones. Manage employee mobile programs (U.S. - Verizon; Canada - Rogers) and VOIP phone systems across North America. Coordinate major IT projects, patching, upgrades, testing, and deployments with the MSP, assisting with follow-up troubleshooting. SharePoint and file management.

Vendor, Ticket & Performance Management

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Track and prioritize open IT tickets to ensure proper resolution. Audit all internal IT activities for performance, compliance, and accuracy. Review and validate IT vendors. Review monthly IT performance reports and lead regular meetings with relevant stakeholders.

Security & Compliance

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Coordinate with global teams on information security, compliance, and governance standards. Maintain accurate documentation of user access permissions, network topology, and system configurations. Conduct phishing tests and coordinate employee awareness initiatives. Support audits and ensure ongoing adherence to company IT policies and controls. Respond to rare IT emergencies (24/7/365). Manage ongoing employee IT related training.

Application & ERP Support

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Oversee the company's ERP system, providing support to users as needed. Support and manage ERP integrations with external systems or measurement devices. Coordinate website content updates as required.

Employee Support & Communication

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Partner with Human Resources to manage IT aspects of employee onboarding and offboarding. Communicate IT-related updates, planned maintenance, outages, security alerts, and announcements to all North American employees. Travel to plant sites as needed to support projects, audits, and on-site troubleshooting. Continually identify opportunities to enhance IT performance, efficiency, and security, and propose improvement initiatives.
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Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field Relevant certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator or similar certification a plus Strong knowledge of software installation, configuration, and troubleshooting Familiarity with a variety of software applications and operating systems Proficiency in system security and data protection measures Leadership skills and at least 3+ years managing a team Minimum 7 years of broad-scope and diverse commercial IT experiences Proactive, well-organized and strong attention to detail Ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences, including senior management

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

We offer competitive wages with overtime pay for any hours over 40 in a work week. The starting salary is based on the candidate's experience, education, and market pay for the role in the region. As a team member at Verbio North America, you'll also enjoy:
Comprehensive benefits package beginning on day one, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Company paid short & long-term disability coverage as well as AD&D. Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time with additional leave plans + 11 paid holidays
+ 5 sick/personal days
+ Paid vacation time
Automatic 5% employer contribution into a 401(k) account after 90 days. Career advancement and bonus opportunities Career development: on-the-job training and skills development.

ABOUT US

VERBIO

SE

, with headquarters in Leipzig, Germany, is a leading independent manufacturer of biofuels and bioenergy in Germany and Europe. The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its locations in Germany, Poland, Hungary, India, USA, and Canada producing biodiesel, bioethanol, and biomethane (renewable natural gas), as well as feed, bio-fertilizers and other high-value by-products for the nutrition, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, all on an industrial scale. VERBIO concentrates on using internally developed innovative and efficient energy-saving production processes. With our innovative processes and highly efficient production plants, VERBIO is a technology leader in the biofuels market.
In January 2018, VERBIO SE formed its US subsidiary, VERBIO North America (VNA), with headquarters in Livonia, Michigan, USA. VNA plans to build, own, operate, and finance biofuel facilities across the United States and Canada.

Our Vision

Energy production from renewable resources is the key component of the world's future energy mix. Renewable raw materials have the potential to permanently replace fossil fuels and simultaneously solve the problem of surplus agricultural production in North America and elsewhere.
It is VERBIO's goal to be a leader in 21st-century alternative green energy solutions. As we consolidate and expand our position as one of the world's leading biofuel producers, we will leverage our technologies and the value of agriculture to create renewable and sustainable solutions globally, while pursuing solid growth and responsible relationships with our stakeholders: farmers, customers, employees, shareholders, partners, researchers, consumers, governmental entities, and interest groups.

Our Mission

VERBIO North America is committed to the principle of sustainability and treats natural resources in a socially responsible and ethical manner. Using the latest technologies, developed in-house, we are creating sustainable alternatives for a world whose desire is to move away from fossil fuels. Our business model endeavors to ignite change and create platforms where the path to green energy is contagious.
With our fuels cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared to fossil fuels, we are showing the way forward in climate protection. With a vision for a greener future, we are building strong competence centers and competitive production facilities in different parts of the world, while our employees partner alongside farmers to safeguard the environment for current and future generations.

Our Approach

Be creative, innovative, ethical, and fast in execution. Partner with agriculture to safeguard land and natural resources for future generations. Create enthusiasm around sustainability and renewable energy production. Empower employees to develop & execute big ideas. Be good citizens in our local & global communities. Never stop technological improvement.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you meet the requirements of this opportunity and want to impact our mission, we encourage you to apply now. Please submit your application on our website at https://www.verbio.us/careers. A resume is required when applying, cover letters are optional and professional references may be requested later in the hiring process.
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a background check and drug test.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form (I-9) upon hire.
Verbio North America reserves the right to change job descriptions and wage scales at their discretion based on market and company conditions. Positions will be filled based on experience, prior work history, education, and competency.
Verbio North America is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s).
Verbio North America is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, whether based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization. Verbio North America makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.