Senior IT Manager

Aptiv; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptiv Interconnect in Garden Grove, CA, seeks a Senior IT Manager to lead IT operations across multiple manufacturing sites. You will standardize processes, drive technology improvements, and align IT strategy with site goals.

A distributed team reports through this role, with local IT Managers at each site. Responsibilities include KPI-driven performance, cross-site collaboration, and ensuring compliance and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science (Master's degree is a plus).
• 8-10 years of IT management experience, preferably in a multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Expert knowledge of NIST 800-171 and CMMC frameworks for government and contract compliance.
• Hands-on proficiency in network infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and virtualization.

Responsibilities

• Drive uniform IT operations across multiple manufacturing sites by developing and implementing standardized policies and procedures.
• Lead complex IT projects across all sites, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, on-time completion, and adherence to quality standards.
• Set and track KPIs to assess IT performance across sites, focusing on uptime, system efficiency, and security compliance.
• Oversee budgets, licensing compliance, and strategic resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-site management

Information security

Vendor management

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Master's degree a plus

Tools

Tanium

CrowdStrike

Rapid7

VMware ESXi

Hyper-V

Job description

The Senior IT Manager will focus on creating and implementing standardized IT processes, driving technology improvements, and aligning IT strategies to meet the operational goals of each location. This role requires a strong leader who can effectively manage a distributed team, enhance collaboration, and ensure uniformity and compliance in IT operations across all sites. Each site has a dedicated IT Manager, who will report directly to this role.

We always do the right thing, the right way.

Job Title: Senior IT Manager

Location: 12691 Monarch Street, Garden Grove, CA 92841 USA

Department: IT

Reports To

Job Type: Full Time

Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000 (DOE) per year + incentive compensation

Summary: At Aptiv Interconnect, we inspire the world's most innovative teams by doing the right thing, the right way. We are seeking a Senior IT Manager to lead and oversee the IT operations across multiple manufacturing sites.

The Senior IT Manager will focus on creating and implementing standardized IT processes, driving technology improvements, and aligning IT strategies to meet the operational goals of each location. This role requires a strong leader who can effectively manage a distributed team, enhance collaboration, and ensure uniformity and compliance in IT operations across all sites. Each site has a dedicated IT Manager, who will report directly to this role.

Leadership & Core Responsibilities: Accountability

• Drive uniformity in IT operations across multiple manufacturing sites by developing and implementing standardized policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Lead complex IT projects across all sites, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, on-time completion, and adherence to quality standards.
• Set and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess IT performance across sites, focusing on uptime, system efficiency, and security compliance.
• Oversee budgets, ensuring cost-effective technology utilization, compliance with licensing, and strategic resource allocation.

Collaboration

• Partner with senior leadership and operational managers to understand business needs and translate them into IT strategies.
• Facilitate regular communication and best practice sharing among site IT Managers, fostering a cohesive team approach across all locations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external vendors, ensuring cost-effective contracts and timely support for hardware, software, and IT services.

Empowerment

• Mentor and develop IT Managers at each site, empowering them with decision-making authority within defined parameters and fostering a collaborative IT culture.
• Encourage IT teams to propose improvements in technology use and support operational efficiency. Lead efforts to adopt new technologies that add value to the business.
• Create development programs for IT Managers, ensuring they have the tools and knowledge to excel and lead effectively within their sites.

Position Requirements

Education & Technical Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Master's degree is a plus).

Experience:

Minimum of 8-10 years of IT management experience, preferably in a multi-site manufacturing or industrial environment, including direct management of site-level IT Managers.

Industry Domain:

Demonstrated expert-level knowledge of NIST 800-171 standards and CMMC frameworks to ensure government and contractual compliance. Responsible for auditing and oversight-ensuring that all sites are meeting CMMC readiness. Proven success in creating and implementing standardized IT processes, policies, and protocols across multiple locations to align with corporate operational goals. Comprehensive hands-on proficiency in network infrastructure, cybersecurity (including Tanium, Crowdstrike, and Rapid7), cloud computing, and enterprise systems. Extensive hands-on IT experience with hypervisor technologies (e.g., VMware ESXi/vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V) to manage and optimize virtualized server environments. Accountable for developing and aligning the IT roadmap with enterprise-wide security programs and policies.

Regulatory Compliance:

NIST 800-171 standards and CMMC frameworks to ensure government and contractual compliance.

Certifications & Competencies

Certifications:

Systems Proficiency: Network infrastructure, cybersecurity (including Tanium, Crowdstrike, and Rapid7), cloud computing, enterprise systems, hypervisor technologies (e.g., VMware ESXi/vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V).

Core Competencies:

Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills, with a proven ability to mentor and develop both in-person and remote site IT Managers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment (ACE).

Compensation, Benefits & Legal

Total Rewards & Compensation Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000 (DOE) per year Incentive Compensation: Plus incentive compensation Benefits & Perks:

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. In addition to federal law requirements, Winchester Interconnect complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Winchester Interconnect expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.