Title:  North America Regional IT Manager - US Locations

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?

Some people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy – powering the future, together.

POSITION SUMMARY:        

Are you ready to lead, inspire, and shape the future of IT across Advanced Energy’s US manufacturing and office sites? As the North America Regional IT Manager, you’ll own technology operations and service delivery for multiple high-impact locations, partnering with business leaders to drive uptime, security, and innovation. You’ll lead a talented team, champion best practices, and play a pivotal role in our digital transformation journey.

This is more than a management role—it’s an opportunity to influence strategy, develop future leaders, and deliver solutions that power the success of a global enterprise.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead Regional IT Operations: Oversee day-to-day technology operations for US-based sites, ensuring world-class service, reliability, and security across endpoints, networks, identity, and collaboration platforms.
• Build and Develop Teams: Recruit, coach, and empower site support specialists. Foster a culture of growth, engagement, and high performance.
• Drive Strategic Projects: Partner with Operations, Facilities, EHS, and central IT to deliver projects that expand, modernize, and secure our footprint—supporting new lines, expansions, and acquisitions.
• Champion Service Excellence: Implement ITSM best practices (ServiceNow), drive SLA/OLA attainment, and ensure clear, proactive communications with stakeholders.
• Optimize Technology and Compliance: Oversee endpoint lifecycle, patching, and compliance (Intune, Tanium, GPO). Collaborate on network and security posture (Cisco, SD-WAN, NAC), and maintain robust identity/access management (AD, Entra ID, MFA).
• Enable Business Growth: Support plant-floor compute and connectivity, partnering with manufacturing and engineering to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.
• Manage Budgets and Vendors: Own regional IT budgets (OpEx/CapEx), vendor relationships, and asset management.
• Promote Safety and Audit Readiness: Ensure alignment with SOX, ISO, and EHS standards. Lead business continuity and incident response planning.
• Measure and Improve: Track metrics (CSAT, MTTR, compliance) and drive continuous improvement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Fort Collins, CO
• US-based, multi-site travel required; frequent presence on production floors and labs; PPE as required by EHS.
• Occasional regional/international travel for training or project work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hands-on expertise with Windows, macOS, Microsoft 365/Teams, AD/Entra ID, endpoint management, and campus networking/security
• Proven ITSM discipline and project management skills
• Availability for after-hours/weekend support as needed
• ITIL® 4 Foundation, Microsoft AZ-104/MD-102, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Security+ preferred
• Experience with privilege elevation tools (e.g., CyberArk), LAPS, and OT/IT collaboration preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years progressive IT experience, including:
  • 3+ years in multi-site operations
  • 2+ years leading teams

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

COMPENSATION:                           

As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting.  Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.  The range of starting pay for this role is $95,000 to $135,000 per year.   

BENEFITS:

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
• Company matched 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs  
• Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. 

Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to HumanResources@aei.com.

CO ONLY:

Applications will be accepted through 4/30 (date), the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.