IT Manager - Digital Transformation (KS35424)

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A Global IT solutions provider is seeking an experienced IT Manager - Digital Transformation to lead the integration of business and IT practices. This role is responsible for aligning IT initiatives with business goals, overseeing IT infrastructure, and driving automation practices. Candidates should have at least 7 years of IT management experience, strong knowledge of cloud platforms, and proven leadership skills. This is a W2 Contract onsite position located in Farmington Hills, MI.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT management experience, with at least 3 in DevOps or BizDevOps.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms and automation frameworks.
• Proven leadership skills to manage diverse teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Align IT initiatives with business goals to support growth.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, ensuring scalability and security.
• Lead cross-functional teams to foster collaboration.
• Establish IT governance frameworks and compliance measures.

Skills

IT management

Leadership

DevOps practices

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Automation frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CI/CD tools

Enterprise applications

Job description

Pay range

Base pay range: $45.00/yr - $50.00/yr

Location and Contract

W2 Contract Onsite Position – Farmington Hills, MI

Company

A Global IT solutions provider based in the United States, delivering innovative services for automotive industry manufacturers. As part of a larger international group, they help organizations modernize operations and build secure, scalable, and future‑ready technology.

Position Overview

An experienced IT Manager - Digital Transformation is responsible for leading the integration of business, development, and operations practices. This role will ensure seamless collaboration across teams, drive digital transformation, and deliver scalable, secure, and efficient IT solutions aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership
  • Align IT initiatives with business goals, ensuring technology supports growth and innovation.
  • Define and implement BizDevOps strategies to improve collaboration between business, development, and operations.
• Technology & Operations Management
  • Oversee IT infrastructure, cloud services, and enterprise applications.
  • Ensure system reliability, scalability, and security across platforms.
  • Drive automation, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps best practices.
• Team & Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Lead cross‑functional teams including developers, operations engineers, and business analysts.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, agility, and continuous improvement.
  • Act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Governance & Compliance
  • Establish IT governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.
  • Introduce emerging technologies (AI, cloud‑native, microservices) to enhance business agility.
  • Monitor KPIs and metrics to measure IT performance and project success.
• Other duties assigned depending on various projects requirements.
• While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift 10‑25 pounds if needed. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision and hearing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 7+ years of IT management experience, with at least 3 years in DevOps or BizDevOps environments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), CI/CD tools, and automation frameworks.
• Experience with enterprise applications, microservices, and API management.
• Proven leadership skills with ability to manage diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Certifications such as PMP, ITIL, or DevOps‑related credentials are a plus.
• Other duties assigned depending on various projects requirements.
• While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift 10‑25 pounds if needed. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision and hearing.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Additional Information

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