Global IT Manager - Automotive (Sylux)
Compal USA•Goleta, CA
About The Position
The Global IT Manager is responsible for defining, implementing, and managing the organization’s global IT strategy across all regions, ensuring alignment with business objectives in manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and connected vehicle ecosystems. This role oversees enterprise systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives across automotive operations worldwide.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 10–15+ years of IT experience
- 5+ years in a leadership role
- Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or industrial environments
- Proven experience managing global IT operations and large-scale programs
- Experience with Enterprise systems: SAP (S/4HANA), MES, PLM
- Experience with Cloud platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud
- Experience with Cybersecurity frameworks and risk management
- Experience with IT service management (ITIL)
- Experience with Data platforms and analytics tools
Nice To Haves
- Enterprise architecture (TOGAF preferred)
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a global IT roadmap aligned with corporate and automotive business strategies
- Drive digital transformation initiatives (Smart Factory, connected vehicles, data platforms)
- Establish IT governance, standards, and best practices across regions
- Oversee implementation and optimization of ERP systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA)
- Oversee implementation and optimization of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Oversee implementation and optimization of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platforms
- Ensure system integration across R&D, production, and aftersales
- Lead IT operations for global manufacturing plants
- Manage shopfloor systems (SCADA, IoT platforms)
- Manage automation and robotics integration
- Support Industry 4.0 initiatives and smart factory deployments
- Manage global IT infrastructure
- Manage cloud environments (AWS, Azure, hybrid)
- Manage networks, data centers, and end-user systems
- Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance across regions
- Define and enforce cybersecurity policies and frameworks
- Ensure compliance with ISO 27001
- Ensure compliance with automotive cybersecurity regulations (e.g., UNECE WP.29)
- Protect vehicle systems, enterprise platforms, and sensitive data
- Establish global data strategy and governance
- Enable advanced analytics, AI/ML, and business intelligence use cases
- Support use cases such as predictive maintenance and supply chain optimization
- Manage global IT vendors, system integrators, and outsourcing partners
- Collaborate with business leaders across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial functions
- Drive vendor performance, contracts, and cost optimization
- Manage global IT budgets and investment planning
- Optimize cost efficiency while supporting innovation
- Lead and develop distributed IT teams across regions
Benefits
- Medical, dental vision and prescription drug insurance
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Excellent 401k plan with matching contributions
- Company paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
