Information Technology Manager

Nissan • Smyrna, TN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Nissan is seeking an Information Technology (IT/IS) Manager to manage the day-to-day Manufacturing Regional Network and Infrastructure functions for Nissan Digital Americas. The role oversees business relationship management, including regional demand management, budget development and execution, and the strategy and delivery of plant and Americas regional projects. The position is based in Smyrna, Tennessee, with a hybrid schedule: Monday through Thursday in the office and Fridays remote. The role requires the ability to work off shift and weekends in Smyrna.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of related IT/IS experience, including at least 1 year of leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of designing and implementing enterprise infrastructure and networking solutions.
• Experience with project lifecycles, manufacturing systems deployment, and integration.
• Ability to work off shift and weekends in Smyrna, Tennessee.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide proof of employment eligibility at hire.

Nice To Haves

• Proven communication, motivation, development, and leadership skills, with experience collaborating across cultures.
• Skills in problem solving, enterprise infrastructure design, networking solutions, project lifecycles, and manufacturing systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Understand business strategy and align the project portfolio, initiatives, and budget to support it, including alignment with regional and global strategies.
• Work proactively with business and technology partners to identify initiatives involving digitalization, innovation, and cybersecurity that provide business value, improve customer experience, solve business problems, increase efficiency, or protect the company.
• Lead team development, performance management, succession planning, hiring, and contractor and vendor oversight.
• Ensure projects align with desired business outcomes and are delivered on schedule, within scope, and within cost.
• Manage planning, upgrading, and maintenance of manufacturing enterprise systems, storage, and network.
• Provide shared infrastructure and network technical services to application projects throughout the application development lifecycle.
• Participate in business process reengineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage technology outsourcing vendor relationships, including developing agreements, objectives, and SLAs and managing vendors.
• Ensure appropriate staff utilization through project assignments, training, and load balancing across levels and competencies.
• Participate in annual budget planning, understand lifecycle costs, and manage and develop initiatives to reduce non-value costs and budget.

Benefits

• Career growth and continuous learning opportunities, including diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, learning platforms, seminars, and leadership training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, mental health benefits, parental leave, and retirement savings.
• Employee Lease Program vehicle discounts.
• Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager