Senior IT Manager

Aptiv; Peabody (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career development resources

Job summary

Aptiv is seeking a Senior IT Manager to lead IT operations across multiple manufacturing sites in our RFM organization. You will standardize IT processes, drive technology improvements, and align IT strategies with site goals.

The role requires building a distributed team, enforcing security and compliance, managing budgets, and mentoring site IT Managers to ensure consistent operations across all locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 8-10 years IT management experience across multi-site environments.
• Expert knowledge of NIST 800-171 and CMMC readiness auditing.
• Proven ability to implement standardized IT processes across locations.
• Hands-on networking, cybersecurity, cloud, and enterprise systems expertise.

Responsibilities

• Drive uniform IT operations across multiple manufacturing sites with standardized policies and procedures.
• Lead complex IT projects across sites, ensuring on-time delivery and quality standards.
• Set and track KPIs for IT performance, uptime, efficiency, and security compliance.
• Oversee budgets and licensing compliance; allocate resources strategically.
• Mentor site IT Managers and foster collaboration across locations.
• Maintain relationships with vendors for cost-effective contracts and timely support.
• Encourage adoption of new technologies to add business value.

Skills

Leadership

IT management

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology/CS

Master’s degree a plus

Tools

NIST 800-171

CMMC frameworks

Tanium

CrowdStrike

Rapid7

VMware ESXi/vSphere

Hyper-V

Cloud computing

Enterprise systems

Job description

We always do the right thing, the right way.

Job Title: Senior IT Manager

Job ID: US006153-2361

Location: Peabody, MA - Hybrid Status

Department: IT

Reports To: Bill McCarey, Senior Director-IT

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $140,000 - $160,000 +10% AIP

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 in our RFM organization.

Each site has a dedicated IT Operations Specialist, who will report directly to this role. 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.

Leadership & Core Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Compensation, Benefits & Legal

Total Rewards & Compensation

• Base Salary Range: $140,000 – $160,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.
• Incentive Compensation: AIP target 10%
• Benefits & Perks: Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package featuring health coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and career development resources.

EEO Statement

Aptiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities). We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination and strictly prohibit workplace harassment of any kind.