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# Sr. IT Manager

- **Company:** Aptiv
- **Location:** San Marcos, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, VMware ESX Servers, Hyper-V, Hypervisor, IT Management, Information Technology Operations, Network Architecture, VMware VSphere, Network Switches, Enterprise Software Applications, Computerised Systems, Tanium Platform Expertise, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/01c440a5-7a2e-4379-980b-b7489065783c

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.