IT Manager

Magna International; İzmit; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International seeks a seasoned IT Manager to oversee the site-wide IT infrastructure, system reliability and cybersecurity practices. You will bridge production operations, engineering, and corporate IT/security teams, providing hands-on expertise and strategic guidance.

The role requires leadership experience, deep Windows IT knowledge, and the ability to protect manufacturing assets from cyber threats while ensuring uptime and compliance within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a computer/technology related field.
• Min 10 years of experience as a system admin in a manufacturing company.
• Minimum 2 years of management/leadership experience.
• Experience with automotive EDI systems and customer integrations (Ford).
• Fluent in English; German knowledge will be an asset.
• Willing to relocate to Kocaeli or live nearby.

Responsibilities

• Manage Windows systems environment and perform OS and patch testing before deployment.
• Oversee application systems, enforce policies, and monitor access.
• Maintain and deploy critical databases and applications to meet business needs.
• Lead IT operations and cybersecurity within the plant, aligned to IT/OT model.
• Coordinate with production, engineering and IT/security teams for cross-functional needs.

Skills

English fluency

Leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in computer/technology field

Tools

Azure Cloud

EDI systems

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What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a computer/technology related field
• Min 10 years of experience as a system admin within a manufacturing company
• Minimum 2 years of Management and or Leadership experience
• Experience with automotive EDI systems and customer integrations (Especially Ford)
• Demonstrated good communication and interpersonal skills to work with users at various levels within the company
• Must be able to express technical idiom in a non-ambiguous manner
• Cloud experience preferably Azure
• Fluent in English, German knowledge will be an asset
• Living to Kocaeli or willing to relocate to Kocaeli

Job Description

• Manages Windows the Systems environment and performs Operating System and patch testing on all changes prior to installation
• Manages application system by enforcing policies, defining, and monitoring access
• Reporting application operational status by gathering application metrics into quarterly reviews per business
• Maintain, support, implement, upgrade, and deploy critical databases and applications to meet business requirements
• Manages and directs IT operational resources, including the IT Operations Technician, and governs day to day IT and OT cybersecurity execution within the plant, aligned to the IT/OT operating model
• Monitor, analyze and measure database performance and storage needs
• Manages development, implementation, and maintains change control and testing process for modifications to databases
• Manage and maintain confidentiality and uphold Magna business ethics
• Responsible for overseeing, securing, and continuously improving the technology ecosystem that supports both corporate IT systems and plant-floor Operational Technology (OT) with an automotive manufacturing environment
• This role serves as the primary technical Manager for site-wide IT infrastructure, system reliability, and cybersecurity practices
• Ensures that critical manufacturing systems remain stable, secure and aligned with business and production goals
• This position acts as a bridge between production operations, engineering, and corporate IT/security teams – providing hands on expertise, strategic guidance, and cross-functional coordination.
• The role is essential for protecting manufacturing assets from cyber threats, reducing downtime, and driving continuous improvement of IT and OT technology landscapes
• Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, installation, and support of all IT systems, including telecommunications, servers, PCs, operating systems, hardware, software, printers and office automation equipment
• Analyzes the business needs of clients and stakeholders to help identify business problems and propose solutions.
• Performs a liaison function between the company and the Global Magna IT team.
• Analyzes plant systems relating to manufacturing finance, shop floor, barcoding, and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems).
• Lead annual IT and IT Security audits, including creating action plans, and responsibilities for remediation

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies. Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making. If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type: Regular / Permanent Group: Magna Seating

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people. In the right environment, your ideas can turn into industry-changing automotive technologies and improve the lives of people around the world. Let's create the future of mobility, together.

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