We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

As IT Manager – Factory Tech you will be a part of the Technology team at our Global Headquarters in Fort Worth, TX. Bell is in the process of a significant business transformation activity. The selected candidate is expected to lead the organization in the creation of business-critical technology solutions in support of modernizing & supporting Manufacturing Systems, Engineering, and other related technologies.

What you’ll be doing as an IT Manager – Factory Tech:

• Lead the team that implements and supports IT and software services that increase productivity of Manufacturing Systems, with a focus on existing factory modernization.
• Be responsible for strategic business partnering activities with various Manufacturing functions, plus coordination on sustainment activities.
• Pursue team growth with a startup mentality, quick successes in creating business value at our manufacturing sites leading to more investment.
• Understand IT, vendor, and internal and external customer organizational structure to manage relationships for the area assigned.
• Communicate internally and externally regarding status and future vision.
• Direct professional and technical development for assigned personnel.
• Manage and direct 3^rd party services and resources.
• Work with the other major IT programs (MES upgrade, PLM upgrade, Future Factory, Supply Chain teams, etc) to continuously coordinate & align on goals, key decisions, and impacts to IT roadmap.
• Ensure the team provides appropriate and compliant shop floor systems (Cyber Security, IT auditable processes, etc).
• Analyze program Functional, Allocated, Initial Product, and Product baselines in shop floor and enterprise systems like SAP for compliance to industry and organization standards.
• Analyze (with Engineering) the program Features in the team backlog and their related data and documentation elements.

Skills You Bring To this Role:

• Agile and Waterfall project management expertise preferred.
• Experience with shop floor technologies (IIoT, Quality, MES, Asset Management).
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, including Business Analysts, Software Developers, Data Scientists, Military/Commercial, Manufacturing & Engineering SMEs.
• Strong knowledge of shop floor processes, Advanced Vertical Lift Systems, Commercial & Military Programs.
• Understanding of IT roles, tasks, policies & procedures required to execute the change process, configuration management, data management, and product-related data maintained.
• Understanding of the manufacturing technology integrations with other systems (like Engineering, Aftermarket, and Supply Chain systems).
• Knowledge in SAP S4, PEO, DELMIA, Azure IIoT, ECC preferred.
• Practical and working knowledge of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and associated markings preferred.
• Strong familiarity with the Configuration Management principles and methods contained preferred.
• Strong familiarity with the Data Management principles and methods contained preferred.

What you need to be successful:

• 5 years experience in an Information Technology related role required.
• 5 years of experience with successful execution of major projects with technology/application context preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or similar discipline required; Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or similar discipline preferred.

What we offer you in return:

• You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more
• It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

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