Senior Manager, IT

Position: Sr. Manager, IT Location: Smyrna, TN Onsite About FIXX Energy FIXX Energy is a battery manufacturer headquartered in Smyrna, Tennessee, operating one of the most established LFP battery production facilities in the United States. The site’s history traces back over a decade as a cornerstone of early U.S. EV battery manufacturing, representing a foundation of deep technical expertise and large-scale operational experience. Building on this heritage, FIXX Energy is evolving the platform into a modern, flexible manufacturing business serving the fast-growing energy storage market. The company is focused on delivering high-performance battery cells and solutions and modernizing the American grid—delivering resilient, intelligent power infrastructure that enables the next era of human connection, AI, and advanced manufacturing. By combining proven manufacturing capability with a forward-looking product and market strategy, FIXX Energy is positioned to be a key enabler of the electrified, resilient energy systems of the future. About the Role FIXX Energy is seeking a visionary and results-driven IT Senior Manager to lead our IT operations in Smyrna, TN. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on ensuring that our IT infrastructure and business systems fully support 24/7 manufacturing excellence. Instead of deep technical coding, we are looking for a leader who excels at strategic alignment, team development, and cross-functional collaboration between the factory floor and corporate IT functions. Key Responsibilities This role requires high visibility and constant engagement. You won't be tucked away in an office; you will be embedded in the plant’s heartbeat. Walk the Floor: Maintain a daily presence on the production floor to understand the intersection of technology and manufacturing, building rapport with operations teams. Bridge the Gap: Translate complex IT roadblocks into plain business language for plant leadership, and conversely, translate production challenges into actionable requirements for corporate IT. Command the Incident: Lead the response during critical system outages, serving as the escalation point and the \"single source of truth\" for plant leadership until resolution. Advocate stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day. Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds. Work Environment The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate in an office, on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers. Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified. Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. FIXX Energy, LLC is a drug-free workplace. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship