<p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p><p>The IT Manager (Compute) is responsible for leading a team of IT professionals supporting the company's world-wide data center infrastructure, including all aspects of managing data center power, cooling, fire suppression, security, rack hardware, server hardware, virtual infrastructure, data center networking, storage, storage area networking, *NIX and Windows operating systems, build standards, monitoring, alerting and automation. Responsibilities will also include managing Infrastructure as a Service, such as Azure and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, as Crane has adopted a cloud-first approach.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Hiring Manager Insights</strong>:</p><ul><li>5 direct reports; previous Data Center experience</li><li>Nutanix experience is highly preferred</li><li>Strong in backs and policies</li><li>They have 9 datacenters (no travel)</li><li>Experience with processes and compliance </li><li>Mentioned – cooling, heating, power for data centers</li><li>60% management 40% hands-on – goal is to eventually focus more on management but wants someone hands-on.</li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>***Please E-Mail Valerie Nielsen for immediate response with a copy of your resume. E-Mail is on my LinkedIn***</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Title: Network Manager </strong>(100% focused on management with Network background)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Malibu, CA</p><p><strong>Work Model:</strong> onsite 1x per week (flexible depending on location but ideally more frequently to start 3x per week and get acclimated to the team)</p><p><strong>Reports:</strong> 4-8 direct reports</p><p><strong>Salary</strong>: 180k-240k</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Network Manager</strong> to lead and support a team of network engineers while owning the stability, performance, and security of the organization’s network infrastructure. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with people leadership and vendor management.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and manage a team of <strong>4 network engineers</strong>, providing technical guidance and performance support.</li><li>Oversee daily operations of LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless network environments.</li><li>Ensure high availability and performance through proactive monitoring and rapid troubleshooting.</li><li>Act as primary escalation point for complex network issues and outages.</li><li>Partner with service providers to resolve WAN and carrier-related issues.</li><li>Lead network design, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Maintain network documentation, standards, and operational procedures.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Role:</strong> IT Manager – Data Centers</p><p> <strong>Location:</strong> Glendale, CA (Onsite 5 days/week)</p><p> <strong>Compensation:</strong> $180,000 base + annual bonus</p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p> We are seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead enterprise data center operations for a highly regulated, mission-critical environment. This role replaces a long-tenured manager and owns both people leadership and hands-on infrastructure oversight. The focus is reliability, process, compliance, and operational excellence—not an IT Director role.</p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>**Please email Valerie Nielsen for immediate response***</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role</strong>: IT Manager</p><p><strong>Salary</strong>: 185k base (some flex)</p><p><strong>Where</strong>: Los Angeles (90049) 2 days onsite</p>
<p><strong>Role:</strong> IT Manager – Data Centers</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Glendale, CA (Onsite 5 days/week)</p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> $180,000 base + annual bonus</p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead enterprise data center operations for a highly regulated, mission-critical environment. This role replaces a long-tenured manager and owns both people leadership and hands-on infrastructure oversight. The focus is reliability, process, compliance, and operational excellence—not an IT Director role.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop a team of 5 infrastructure engineers</li><li>Own operations across 9 data centers (no travel required)</li><li>Manage data center infrastructure: power, cooling, heating, racks, servers, storage, and virtualization</li><li>Oversee Nutanix (or similar HCI), backup, DR, monitoring, and patching</li><li>Drive IT policies, standards, documentation, and audit readiness</li><li>Ensure uptime, security, and compliance in a regulated environment</li><li>Balance <strong>~60% management / 40% hands-on</strong> (initially more hands-on)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Please email Valerie Nielsen for immediate response or message on LinkedIn with a copy of your resume!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>EDI Manager</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> El Segundo, CA (Hybrid)</p><p> <strong>Compensation:</strong> $180,000 – $200,000 base + bonus (if applicable)</p><p>Overview</p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>EDI Manager</strong> to lead and scale our global Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) function. This role will manage a team of <strong>10 direct reports</strong> and serve as the primary liaison between internal business stakeholders, IT, and external trading partners. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on expertise with <strong>SPS Commerce and EDI</strong>, strong people leadership, and experience integrating EDI platforms with <strong>Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F& O)</strong> using <strong>Azure Logic Apps</strong>.</p><p>This role is critical to ensuring reliable, compliant, and efficient data exchange across global supply chain operations while driving continuous improvement and modernization of EDI services.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Own the <strong>operations, maintenance, and strategic enhancement</strong> of global EDI platforms and services</li><li>Lead and develop a team of <strong>10 EDI analysts and engineers</strong>, providing technical guidance, performance management, and career development</li><li>Ensure <strong>continuous, reliable EDI transaction flows</strong> across all global trading partners, internal systems, and supply chain processes</li><li>Drive and oversee integrations between EDI platforms and <strong>Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F& O)</strong>, primarily leveraging <strong>Azure Logic Apps</strong></li><li>Serve as the <strong>primary technology liaison</strong> for internal business teams (Supply Chain, Logistics, Sales, Finance) and external EDI vendors and solution providers</li><li>Lead <strong>incident response, root cause analysis, change management, and vendor coordination</strong> related to EDI services</li><li>Establish and champion best practices for <strong>EDI governance, monitoring, error handling, and process optimization</strong></li><li>Partner cross-functionally with regional and global teams to support scalable, compliant, and high-availability supply chain operations</li><li>Support and manage <strong>SFTP-based integrations</strong> and secure data exchange protocols</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, performance, cost optimization, and partner onboarding</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>**Please email Valerie Nielsen for immediate response**</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Data Analytics Manager (Retail experience is strongly preferred)</strong></p><p><strong>Onsite | Downtown Los Angeles</strong></p><p><strong>Base Salary: 160,000 - 180,000</strong></p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Data Analytics Manager</strong> to lead analytics and data engineering efforts that directly impact business strategy and operational decision-making. This role will partner closely with leadership and cross-functional teams across merchandising, retail, and supply chain to turn complex data into actionable insights.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable analytics and data engineering solutions</li><li>Translate business questions into analytical frameworks, models, and dashboards</li><li>Partner with Retail, Merchandise Planning/Buying, and Supply Chain teams to drive data-informed decisions</li><li>Build and productionize tools and systems that improve data reliability, accessibility, and performance</li><li>Mentor and guide analysts and engineers, setting best practices for analytics and data quality</li><li>Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders in a clear, compelling way</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled and strategic IT Systems Manager to oversee and enhance our collaboration tools and communication platforms. Based in Los Angeles, California, this role requires a forward-thinking leader who can manage a small team, drive platform transitions, and optimize unified communications systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to fostering effective engagement and collaboration across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the transition and migration of collaboration platforms from Google to Microsoft, including SharePoint, Teams, and related tools.</p><p>• Manage, optimize, and deploy unified communication systems such as Teams, Zoom, WebEx, and RingCentral, ensuring seamless integration.</p><p>• Provide strategic leadership to a small team, offering guidance and building capabilities to support long-term organizational goals.</p><p>• Develop and implement plans for rationalizing existing collaboration tools and ensuring alignment with organizational needs.</p><p>• Serve as the organization's first dedicated Microsoft Administrator, overseeing the configuration and maintenance of M365 systems.</p><p>• Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure the effective adoption and use of communication technologies.</p><p>• Enhance documentation systems by transitioning legacy platforms, such as wikis, to SharePoint.</p><p>• Utilize tools like Defender and Copilot to improve security and streamline operations within communication systems.</p><p>• Maintain a hands-on approach to system administration while focusing on strategic planning and long-term improvements.</p><p>• Foster a culture of collaboration, storytelling, and partnership to align technology solutions with organizational values.IT </p>
<p>Director of Engineering</p><p>Position Overview</p><p>The Director of Engineering will lead a team of engineers in driving digital transformation and technology modernization initiatives. This individual will play a pivotal role in converting legacy systems to scalable, microservices-based architectures, enhancing technical capabilities and team performance through hands-on leadership and results-driven strategy. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in IT modernization and a proven history of leading transformation at enterprise organizations.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>• Lead end-to-end digital transformation initiatives, converting monolithic applications to modern microservices architectures and leveraging cloud-based solutions.</p><p>• Serve as a hands-on leader who collaborates closely with engineering teams—writing code, designing solutions, conducting code reviews, and solving complex technical challenges.</p><p>• Evaluate the current state of applications and systems, recommending scalable solutions that align with business and technology objectives.</p><p>• Drive metrics-based performance cultures—define, track, and report on KPIs for engineering quality, system uptime, delivery velocity, and team productivity.</p><p>• Mentor, grow, and manage high-performing engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment for teams of approximately 20 direct reports.</p><p>• Ensure technical debt is addressed thoughtfully by prioritizing modernization, maintainability, and long-term sustainability.</p><p>• Own the road map for technical modernization, advocating for best practices across Agile methodologies, CI/CD, automated testing, and code quality.</p><p>• Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, building consensus and alignment across departments.</p><p>• Collaborate with Product, DevOps, QA, Data, and Security teams to deliver high-value software, ensuring security, compliance, and business continuity.</p><p>• Very nice to have: Lead initiatives related to accounting applications, payment processing platforms, or financial technologies.</p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>**For immediate response please email Valerie Nielsen!**</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Vice President of Information Technology</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> 175,000 - 195,000 base</p><p> <strong>Location:</strong> Glendale, CA (Onsite)</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Vice President of Information Technology</strong> to lead and unify enterprise IT support operations across a multi-site organization. This executive role is responsible for building a centralized, high-performing IT support function that delivers reliable, secure, and user-focused services aligned with business and cybersecurity priorities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the integration of multiple IT support teams into a unified enterprise support organization</li><li>Develop and execute an IT Support Services strategy aligned with operational and cybersecurity goals</li><li>Implement and mature IT Service Management (ITSM) practices, including incident, request, problem, change, and knowledge management</li><li>Ensure reliable 24x7x365 IT support operations across all locations</li><li>Monitor service levels, SLAs, operational metrics, and user experience to drive continuous improvement</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop IT support leaders and staff, fostering accountability and service excellence</li><li>Establish and maintain enterprise-wide technology training and user education programs</li><li>Partner closely with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams to embed security and risk mitigation into support workflows</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
