Manager, Capacity Planning

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Summary:
We are seeking an experienced IT Capacity Manager to develop, manage, and forecast capacity requirements based on our business needs and IT infrastructure growth. This role will optimize existing capacity utilization and ensure robust data recovery, maintenance, and integrity across various platforms. The ideal candidate will serve as a resource for IT planning and facilitate strategic presentations to IT management and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage capacity requirements aligned with business needs and infrastructure growth.
• Facilitate the creation of policies to optimize existing capacity usage.
• Ensure data recovery, maintenance, integrity, and space requirements across platforms.
• Conduct capacity workload modeling and availability analysis for large environments.
• Serve as an expert resource for IT groups in planning system resource requirements.
• Present statistical availability, trend analysis, and recommendations to IT leadership.
• Ensure the reliability and availability of platforms to meet business objectives.

Required skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of IT work experience, including managing teams responsible for infrastructure/operations support in multi-platform environments.
• Middle-level management experience in operations and management functions.
• Experience mentoring supervisors, project leaders, and/or technical staff.
• Proven ability to work on multiple, complex projects as a project leader and subject matter expert.
• Ability to report to senior IT management roles, such as IT Chief Operating Officer or Director of Data Center Operations.

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At Cook Systems, we don’t just offer jobs—we build futures. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to supporting you with benefits that deliver real security, flexibility, and growth from day one.

• Your Health, Your Way: Choose from two comprehensive medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with dental and vision coverage included. With access to one of the nation’s largest provider networks, you’ll have quality care wherever life takes you.
• Peace of Mind: Protect what matters most with life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum—because your family’s security matters.
• Flexibility for Life: Plan ahead and save with a Flexible Spending Account and Daycare FSA through Navia, helping you manage healthcare and dependent-care expenses your way.
• Extra Protection When You Need It: Our Health Gap Insurance through Sun Life helps cover unexpected costs, so you’re never caught off guard.
• Your Future Starts Now: Build your future with our 401(k) plan through The Standard. You’re eligible after just six months—because long-term success deserves a strong foundation.

At Cook Systems, you’re not just an employee—you’re part of a team that values ideas, celebrates results, and grows together. Here, your impact is visible, your contributions are valued, and your career has room to thrive. Ready to be part of something bigger? Let’s build the future together at Cook Systems.

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