Senior Manager, IT Solutions

Magna is more than one of the world s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.

Major Responsibilities
1. Strategy and Planning:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for IT solutions, aligning with Magnas overall business objectives.
- Collaborate with regional business leaders and key stakeholders to identify and prioritize system requirements, ensuring alignment with business processes and corporate goals.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement and innovation in IT solutions.
2. Solution Implementation and Management:
- Oversee the implementation and integration of ERP, HR systems, MES, B2B platforms, Warehouse management solutions, and other relevant applications.
- Ensure successful deployment of IT solutions, meeting project timelines, budget, and quality standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system configurations, workflows, and data integration requirements.
- Monitor system performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement necessary enhancements.
3. Team Leadership and Development:
Lead a regional team of IT solution experts, providing guidance, coaching, and support.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
- Set performance goals, conduct regular meetings, performance evaluations, and provide feedback to team members.
- Identify skill gaps and develop training programs to enhance the teams capabilities.
- Handle team conflicts to assure team collaboration.
- Regularly review tasks, projects with team and provide guidance whenever necessary.
4. Stakeholder Management:
- Build strong relationships with regional business leaders, plant managers, and other key stakeholders to understand their needs and challenges.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and coordination of IT solution initiatives.
- Act as a trusted advisor, providing guidance and recommendations on system enhancements and process improvements.
5. Compliance and Risk Management:
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and data privacy requirements in IT solutions.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with IT solutions, implementing appropriate controls and security measures.
- Collaborate with internal audit and compliance teams to conduct regular assessments and audits.
6. Vendor Management:
- Manage relationships with IT solution vendors, ensuring effective collaboration and adherence to service level agreements.
- Evaluate vendor performance and negotiate contracts to optimize value and ensure alignment with Magnas requirements.

Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT leadership roles, with a focus on implementing and managing various IT solutions, including ERP, HR systems, MES, B2B platforms, WMS, and others.
- Strong knowledge of business processes and operations in the automotive manufacturing industry.
- Proven experience in successfully implementing and managing IT solutions in a regional or global organization.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of driving process improvements and operational efficiencies.

- Experience in managing large-scale projects, including budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management.

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