Information Technology Manager

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA); Smyrna (TN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan in Smyrna, TN is seeking an Information Technology (IT/IS) Manager to lead day-to-day Manufacturing Regional Network and Infrastructure, aligning budgets and strategy with regional and global goals.

You will oversee demand management for the plant and Americas projects, manage vendors, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver on scope, schedule, and cost while driving digital initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT/IS experience including leadership experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of designing and implementing enterprise infrastructure and networking solutions
• Experience with project lifecycles, manufacturing systems deployment, and integration
• Ability to work off shift and weekends in Smyrna, TN

Responsibilities

• Align portfolio, initiatives and budget with business strategy and regional/global goals
• Collaborate with business and technology partners on new initiatives, digitalization, and cybersecurity
• Lead team development, performance management, and vendor oversight
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within scope and cost
• Manage planning, upgrading, and maintenance of manufacturing enterprise systems, storage and network

Skills

IT leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Location: Smyrna, TN Job Schedule: Hybrid, (Mon-Thurs in office, Fridays remote) Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree Sponsorship: No

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for an Information Technology (IT/IS) Manager to join our team in Smyrna, TN. This role is responsible for managing day-to-day Nissan Digital Americas' Manufacturing Regional Network and Infrastructure functions. In this role, you will oversee business relationship management, including regional demand management, budget development and execution, and the strategy and delivery of both plant and Americas regional projects.

A Day in the Life

The responsibilities listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties for this role.

• Understand the business strategy and align the required project portfolio, initiatives and budget to support it, which includes alignment with regional and global strategies.
• Proactively align with business and technology partners to raise new initiatives, digitalization, innovation, and cybersecurity that offer additional business value, improve the customer experience, solve business problems and/or provide efficiencies to the organization while protecting the company.
• Lead team development, performance management, succession planning, hiring, and contractor/vendor oversight.
• Ensure projects align with desired business outcome and are delivered on schedule, within scope, and cost.
• Responsible for managing the planning, upgrading, and maintaining manufacturing enterprise systems, storage and network.
• Provide shared infrastructure and network technical services to application projects during the full application development lifecycle.
• Participate in business process reengineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage technology outsourcing vendor relationships including developing agreements, objectives, SLAs and managing vendors.
• Ensure appropriate staff utilization through project assignments, training and appropriate load balancing of levels and competencies.
• Participate in annual budget planning process, understand all life cycle costs, and manage and develop initiatives to reduce non-value costs and budget.

Who We’re Looking For Required:

• 10+ years of related IT/IS experience including at least 1 year of leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of designing and implementing enterprise infrastructure and networking solutions.
• Experience with project lifecycles, manufacturing systems deployment, and integration.
• Ability to work off shift and weekends in Smyrna, TN.

Desired:

• Proven communication, motivation, development, and leadership skills with multi-cultural collaboration experience.
• Skilled in problem solving, enterprise infrastructure design, networking solutions, project life cycles, and manufacturing systems integration.

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards:

Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide. Built for Your Best: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXuame0vwiw&list=PLki2k0CDxrPe8V6WmEeEdhj1fosRD-JQa

Nissan is committed to a drug‑free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws. It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the needs of our employees and customer base. Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued and heard. We have Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included. Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products within a position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products. Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.

Smyrna Tennessee United States of America Nissan is more than a car company. We are innovation company. We take most innovative thinking in the industry and combine it with performance, value, efficiency, safety and style. The result: Cars that thrill you every time you get behind the wheel. With over 150 million vehicles produced globally, Nissan continues with the goal to enrich the lives of our employees and customers alike.