Sr. IT Manager

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., * 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.

• 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.

• 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