Senior IT Manager

Ulti-Mate Connector, Inc.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

Job summary

Aptiv Interconnect is seeking a Senior IT Manager to lead IT operations across multiple manufacturing sites. You will standardize IT policies, manage a distributed team, and drive technology improvements aligned with site goals.

Ideal candidates have 8–10 years in multi-site IT leadership, strong governance in NIST 800-171/CMMC, and hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools and virtualization. On-site role with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years IT leadership experience in multi-site manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Expert knowledge of NIST 800-171 and CMMC for government/contractual compliance.
• Hands-on proficiency with network infra, cybersecurity, cloud and enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive uniform IT operations across sites by standardizing policies and procedures.
• Lead complex IT projects with on-time delivery and quality standards.
• Set and track KPIs on uptime, efficiency and security compliance.
• Oversee budgets and strategic tech investments.
• Partner with senior leadership to translate business needs into IT strategies.
• Facilitate cross-site communication among IT Managers; foster teamwork.
• Build relationships with vendors for cost-effective contracts and support.

Skills

IT leadership

Cross-site coordination

Communication

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Master's degree (a plus)

Tools

Tanium

CrowdStrike

Rapid7

VMware ESXi/vSphere

Microsoft Hyper‑V

Cloud computing

Azure/AWS

Job description

We always do the right thing, the right way.

Job Title: Senior IT Manager

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.

• 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.
• 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.

In addition to federal law requirements, Aptiv complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Aptiv 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.

Location(s)

Workplace Type

On-site

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