Information Services Manager at Roth Staffing Companies in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota

Job Description:

Job Title: Information Services Manager - Application Management and Analytics



Location: New Ulm Area (Onsite 3 days/week)



Position Type: Full-time



Compensation: $136,000 - $173,000 annually, plus bonus and relocation assistance



Position Overview & Responsibilities



The Information Services Manager for Application Management and Analytics will lead the strategic oversight of enterprise applications, data analytics, and business intelligence tools. This role focuses on ensuring smooth integration, operation, and enhancement of software applications while using data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making. With a strong background in IT management, application lifecycle management, and analytics, the ideal candidate will play a key role in project execution, collaboration on long-term IT strategies, and continuous improvement of the company's information maturity. This position also includes mentoring and supervising technical staff and managed service providers.



Major Areas of Accountability




Application Management

• Manage the full lifecycle of enterprise applications, covering deployment, maintenance, upgrades, and decommissioning.


• Align applications with business requirements and ensure seamless integration with current systems.


• Establish best practices for application security, reliability, and performance.


• Continuously monitor and enhance application performance to minimize downtime and optimize resource use.

• Develop and execute analytics and business intelligence strategies to support data-driven decision-making.


• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of data models, dashboards, reports, and analytics tools.


• Partner with stakeholders to determine key metrics, KPIs, and reporting requirements.


• Ensure high standards of data quality, accuracy, and consistency across analytics platforms.

• Foster a culture of professional growth and continuous learning within the IT team.


• Define performance goals, conduct evaluations, and provide feedback to drive team success.


• Collaborate with business units to translate their needs into technical requirements and actionable plans.


• Act as a bridge between IT and other departments, facilitating alignment and open communication.


• Manage relationships with IT vendors to maximize value in projects, purchases, and managed services.


• Research industry trends, tools, and methods to recommend improvements for team and company-wide consideration.

• Perform additional duties as assigned, within the scope and requirements of the role.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.


• 5+ years of experience in IT management, application management, or analytics.


• Strong proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SQL) and enterprise software (e.g., ERP, CRM).


• Proven project management skills, with experience in Agile or similar methodologies.


• Effective communicator, capable of conveying technical information to non-technical audiences.


• Solution-oriented with excellent multitasking and prioritization abilities.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Visio.


• Adherence to confidentiality and ethical standards.

• Experience with cloud technologies (Public, Private, Dedicated, Hybrid).


• Familiarity with data governance and data ma