IT Applications Leader: Drive Global Auto IT Strategy

Grupo Pesado Castro; Apodaca; On-site; MXN 1,100,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Grupo Pesado Castro is seeking an IT Applications Leader in Apodaca, Nuevo León. You will guide IT strategy, supervise regional information system projects, and ensure compliance with quality, security, and regulatory standards across manufacturing, HR, and finance applications.

The role requires leading MES and AS/400-based systems, coordinating with regional teams, and driving optimization of cross-functional application usage to support the company’s global strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or related field.
• 5–7 years of IT leadership or managerial experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Spanish.
• Automotive industry experience preferred.
• Multi-site experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) stability and data collection across regional plants.
• Maintain support for IBM i (AS/400) applications focused on production and inventory management.
• Ensure data integrity between shop floor operations and corporate applications.
• Provide functional support for Payroll and HRMS systems within Mexican labor law.
• Lead finance, procurement, and ERP-related application supports and reporting.
• Oversee foreign trade systems to ensure compliance and cross-border logistics.
• Coordinate with NA IT leaders to align regional roadmaps with Global Strategy MAP.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 27001/ISO 9001 certifications.

Skills

Project management

Information security

Systems architecture

Manufacturing tech

Research best practices

Process development

Leadership & coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

IBM i (AS/400)

MES systems

ERP software

Job description

Grupo Pesado Castro is seeking an IT Applications Leader in Apodaca, Nuevo León. You will guide IT strategy, supervise regional information system projects, and ensure compliance with quality, security, and regulatory standards across manufacturing, HR, and finance applications.

The role requires leading MES and AS/400-based systems, coordinating with regional teams, and driving optimization of cross-functional application usage to support the company’s global strategy.