Manager, Information Technology

DENSO•Southfield, MI

3d•$123,000 - $153,000•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for managing the tactical execution and governance of program and project delivery within the ITDC function. Oversees delivery performance across initiatives by ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, quality and risk management practices. Coordinates cross-functional execution, defines and monitors delivery KPIs, and performs delivery health checks to ensure successful and predictable outcomes aligned with organizational goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field
10+ Years of Related Experience in Program/project management, delivery governance, or IT delivery management
Strong knowledge of program and project management methodologies (agile, waterfall, hybrid) and delivery governance practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex delivery information clearly to stakeholders
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination skills
Proven ability to manage risks, dependencies, and competing priorities across multiple programs
Analytical skills to interpret delivery performance data and provide actionable insights
Ability to define and track KPIs, metrics, and delivery health indicators
Strong organizational and time management skills
Leadership and people management capabilities, including coaching and development of team members
Negotiation and conflict resolution skills for complex and sensitive delivery scenarios
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, or equivalent)

Nice To Haves

Experience in automotive or large-scale enterprise IT environments

Responsibilities

Manages the operational execution of program and project delivery across assigned initiatives, ensuring alignment to scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
Oversees project and program delivery execution, proactively identifying risks, issues, and dependencies and driving resolution strategies to maintain delivery commitments.
Establishes and maintains integrated delivery plans, including schedule management, scope governance, dependency tracking, and risk mitigation frameworks.
Coordinates execution across multiple teams, functions, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective delivery of interdependent workstreams.
Defines, implements, and governs delivery KPIs and performance metrics to measure program and project success, including schedule adherence, quality measures, and delivery efficiency.
Performs periodic delivery health checks, quality reviews, and audits to assess program status, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
Collaborates with senior leadership to define delivery standards, frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Delivery Excellence function.
Maintains relationships with internal stakeholders, partners, and vendors to ensure successful delivery outcomes and timely issue resolution.
Provides input into resource planning, staffing, and budgeting for assigned programs and initiatives.
Plans, assigns, schedules, reviews, and approves work performed by team members supporting delivery execution.
Performs Human Resources activities including coaching, performance evaluation, and development of associates.
Supports the development and implementation of process improvements to enhance delivery maturity, predictability, and efficiency.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
401K with 4% Company Match
Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays
Bonus Program
FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development and Ongoing Training
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
Volunteer Opportunities
Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)