Senior IT Manager

Aptiv; San Marcos (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401k

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

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

You will manage a distributed team and report to the Senior Director of IT & Cybersecurity. Responsibilities include developing uniform policies, overseeing complex cross-site projects, monitoring KPIs for uptime and security, and ensuring compliant, cost-effective IT

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.
• 8–10 years of IT management experience, preferably in a multi-site manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of NIST 800-171 standards and CMMC frameworks for compliance and audits.
• Experience creating standardized IT processes, policies, and protocols across multiple locations.
• Hands-on proficiency with network infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and enterprise systems.
• Experience with hypervisor technologies (VMware ESXi/vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V).
• Ability to align IT roadmaps with enterprise security programs and policies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills for in-person and remote site IT Managers.

Responsibilities

• Drive uniform IT operations across multiple sites by implementing standardized policies and procedures.
• Lead complex IT projects across sites, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
• Set and track KPIs for IT performance across sites (uptime, efficiency, security).
• Oversee budgets and ensure cost-effective technology utilization and licensing compliance.
• Partner with senior leadership to translate business needs into IT strategies.
• Foster cross-site collaboration and best-practice sharing among IT Managers.
• Build relationships with external vendors for cost-effective contracts and support.
• Mentor IT Managers and empower decision-making within defined parameters.
• Encourage adoption of new technologies to improve operational efficiency.
• Develop development programs for IT Managers to grow leadership capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Mentoring

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology/Computer Science

Master’s degree (plus)

Tools

Tanium

CrowdStrike

Rapid7

VMware ESXi/vSphere

Microsoft Hyper-V

Job description

We always do the right thing, the right way.

Job Title: Senior IT Manager

Job ID: 737 — Senior IT Manager

Location: San Marcos, CA - Hybrid Status

Department: IT

Reports To: Senior Director - IT & Cybersecurity

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000 (DOE) + 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

• 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

• Education: 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.
• Regulatory Compliance: U.S. Person

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.

Compensation, Benefits & Legal

Total Rewards & Compensation

• Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000 (DOE) per year, based on experience and qualifications.
• Incentive Compensation: AIP target 20%.
• Benefits & Perks: Comprehensive healthcare coverage, 401k, paid time off, and continuous professional development opportunities. Learn more at Aptiv Careers.

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.