Wesco (a FORTUNE 500® company) is seeking a Senior Manager – IT to oversee the coordination of staff and resources engaged in all facets of IT, including business systems, computer operations, programming, and network infrastructure. The role requires strategic thinking to solve complex problems, particularly concerning API Microservices Event Data Architecture.

• Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States (Remote)
• Job Category: Information Technology
• Experience: 7+ years required (10 years preferred) of experience managing interfaces, data processing, and system analysis/design.
• Salary Range: $119,929 – $209,876 Annually
• Focus: IT staff coordination, strategic planning input, complex problem resolution in data architecture, and oversight of digital products and operations.

Key Responsibilities: Leadership, Architecture, and Strategy

This manager will lead technical teams, define solutions for complex architectural problems, and contribute directly to the department’s strategy.

• Strategic Problem Solving: Provides solutions to a wide range of difficult and complex problems requiring extensive investigation and analysis, particularly around API Microservices Event Data Architecture. Requires looking beyond existing methodologies to define and resolve issues.
• Staff & Project Management: Assigns personnel and schedules workflow to facilitate API/Microservices projects. Confers with programming personnel and oversees testing of new and revised programs and procedures.
• IT Operations Oversight: Analyzes performance indicators (e.g., transactions per second, response time) to ensure systems are operating efficiently. Prepares or reviews reports of production, operating, and down time.
• Architecture & Security: Directs the evaluation, development, and maintenance of data systems. Develops computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.
• Policy & Influence: Provides ** input into departmental strategy** for Digital products and Operations. Requires the ability to influence others outside of their own level regarding policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications: Leadership, System Analysis, and Project Expertise

The ideal candidate combines extensive technical experience in data processing with proven leadership and project management capabilities.

• Experience: 7 years required (10 years preferred) of experience managing interfaces (batch, real-time), Data processing, system analysis design, and operations.
• Supervisory Experience (Preferred): 3 years of supervising the work of subordinate employees is preferred.
• Technical Foundation: Experience in Programming and systems analysis.
• Analytical Skills: Solid analytical skills—able to solve problems & interpret instructions in any form.
• Management Skills: Project management expertise in planning and completing large and small projects.
• Leadership: Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Leadership ability as a creative, competent team builder.