Senior Manager IT Manufacturing Applications

DexCom • Mesa, AZ

7d • Remote

About The Position

This position will report to the IT Directory Manufacturing and Smart Factory and will lead strategy, development, and support of our manufacturing systems landscape. This role is critical to driving operational excellence and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in a highly controlled environment. High degree of visibility and pivotal to Dexcom’s overall success, the IT Sr. Manager will guide a team of high-performing IT/OT team members in all aspects of system strategy and lifecycle for our core manufacturing systems, working collaboratively with colleagues around the world as part of a global IT organization.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in all aspects of manufacturing systems management, including strategy, development, and support.
• Experience with Machine Learning, Predictive Maintenance, and AI for Manufacturing.
• Proven track record in system architecture, integration, and lifecycle management within regulated environments.
• Deep understanding of FDA requirements for validated systems, including GMP/GxP, ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Parts 11 and 820, and electronic records/e-signatures compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 13+ years of industry experience
• 5-8 years of previous people management experience

Nice To Haves

• GCP, Agentic AI, Gemini Enterprise / Vertix strongly preferred.
• Six Sigma experience / certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead team of experienced professionals in technical design, development and implementation, and lifecycle support for global manufacturing platforms, ensuring compliance with GMP/GxP, ISO 13485, and FDA 21 CFR Parts 11 and 820.
• Drive definition and execution of strategic initiatives including Digital Factory, Reliability-Centered Maintenance, and Manufacturing AI/Analytics.
• Drive automation in collaboration with manufacturing business owners throughout the manufacturing process in support of the Digital Factory implementation.
• Support full validation documentation across all development activities and manage validated systems throughout their lifecycle, including periodic reviews, change control, and re-validation activities.
• Participate in testing, release planning, and go-live deployments to ensure readiness and support continuity.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration and process efficiency.
• Contribute to a strategic application roadmap with annual portfolio planning updates and budget submission, contributing to the overall manufacturing and IT strategic plans.
• Manage the daily activities of direct reports and ensure continuous improvement and development of the team.
• Manage the budget for the responsible area and with regular forecast updates.
• Work closely with Manufacturing leadership teams to enable processes that support new product introduction, commercial launch, daily operations, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology.
• Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community .
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

What This Job Offers

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