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The Director of Enterprise Solutions is responsible for the strategy, architecture, and governance of enterprise platforms across Magna Exteriors. This role ensures that application and platform capabilities are standardized, scalable, and aligned with Magna enterprise standards.
The Director owns the end-to-end lifecycle of enterprise solutions—including SAP, MES, and core business applications—and is accountable for simplifying the technology landscape, reducing technical debt, and enabling integrated, data-driven operations.
This role works in close partnership with Regional IT leadership, who are responsible for execution and operations, to ensure successful deployment and sustained performance of enterprise platforms across divisions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Enterprise Platform Strategy & Roadmap
• Define and maintain the enterprise application and platform strategy for Magna Exteriors
• Own the roadmap for key platforms, including:
-SAP ecosystem (implementations, upgrades, controls)
-MES strategy and standardization
-Core business applications and integrations
• Ensure alignment with Magna-wide initiatives, enterprise programs, and global standards (e.g., SAP enterprise programs, Ignite, Nexus, and DevOps practices)
• Establish clear platform lifecycle management and long-term roadmap governance
2. Application Standardization & Simplification
• Drive standardization of the application landscape across all divisions
• Eliminate non-standard, custom, or redundant solutions by enforcing the use of approved enterprise platforms and standards
• Reduce technology complexity and improve scalability through platform consolidation
• Lead structured reduction of technical debt, leveraging enterprise architecture tools and governance
• Enforce consistent application of enterprise standards across all divisions, with no deviation from approved platforms and architectures
3. Solution Design & Architecture Governance
• Own enterprise solution architecture standards, principles, and design authority
• Ensure all enterprise solutions are:
-Scalable and repeatable across divisions
-Secure and compliant with Magna standards
-Integrated across systems and business processes
• Govern system integrations, data flows, and interoperability across platforms
• Act as the design authority for enterprise solutions, with approval accountability for all major initiatives
4. Strategic Program Leadership (Platform Scope)
• Lead or govern enterprise solution components of key strategic initiatives, including:
-SAP implementations and divisional rollouts
-MES standardization and consolidation initiatives
-Connectivity and digital enablement programs
-Controls and compliance solutions (e.g., SOD controls)
• Ensure delivery of consistent, repeatable, and standards-aligned solutions across all programs
• Drive consistency in implementation approaches and solution architectures
5. Data, Integration & Digital Enablement
• Define the strategy for data integration across ERP, MES, and operational systems
• Enable standardized connectivity between systems, assets, and users
• Ensure solutions support business visibility, reporting, and decision-making needs
• Partner with business and IT stakeholders to enable scalable digital capabilities
6. Deployment Alignment & Adoption (with Regional IT)
• Partner with Regional IT Managers to ensure successful:
-Deployment of enterprise platforms
-Adoption of standard solutions and processes
-Post-go-live stabilization and performance
• Provide clear standards, templates, and guidance for divisional execution
• Ensure consistent implementation and adoption across all divisions
7. Governance, Compliance & Risk Alignment
• Ensure all enterprise platforms comply with:
- Magna IT, OT, and ITGC standards
-Security and audit requirements
• Embed governance and compliance into solution design and lifecycle
• Support audit readiness through standardized architectures and controls
8. Performance & Continuous Improvement
• Define and track metrics related to:
- Platform adoption
- Solution performance and stability
-Standardization and simplification progress
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in platform capabilities and delivery
• Drive ongoing optimization of enterprise solutions
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Experience
• 10+ years of IT leadership experience in a manufacturing or global enterprise environment
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise platform strategy (SAP, MES, or equivalent)
• Strong background in enterprise architecture, solution design, and system integration
• Proven experience delivering large-scale transformation programs
SKILLS & LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate business needs into platform solutions
• Deep understanding of enterprise applications and integrated system landscapes
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability to operate and travel across global, cross-functional teams, up to 50%
• Structured problem-solving and decision-making capability
• Strong communication skills across all organizational levels
KEY INTERFACES
• Global IT Director (strategy alignment and leadership direction)
• Regional IT Managers (execution, deployment, and operations)
• Magna IT / Enterprise Architecture teams
• Divisional business leaders
PERFORMANCE & IMPACT EXPECTATIONS
• Standardized enterprise platform landscape across all divisions
• Reduced technical debt and simplified application footprint
• Successful, consistent delivery of SAP, MES, and strategic platform initiatives
• Improved system integration and data visibility across operations
• Strong alignment with Magna enterprise standards and governance
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of IT leadership experience in a manufacturing or global enterprise environment
- Demonstrated experience leading enterprise platform strategy (SAP, MES, or equivalent)
- Strong background in enterprise architecture, solution design, and system integration
- Proven experience delivering large-scale transformation programs
- Ability to operate and travel across global, cross-functional teams up to 50%
- Knowledge of governance, compliance, ITGC, security, and audit readiness for enterprise platforms
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Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage alongside disability and life insurance, plus mental‑health support via an Employee & Family Assistance Program and wellness programs. Voluntary options such as pet and auto/home insurance further expand the health-related offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with company match and profit sharing, with corporate filings confirming the U.S. 401(k) plan and employer contributions. Other long‑term levers like equity programs and performance bonuses add to wealth‑building potential.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Company materials highlight a total‑rewards commitment and programs such as donation‑matching and an employee disaster relief fund that provide added support. Work‑life and development elements (e.g., PTO, parental leave, flexible work, and tuition reimbursement) are presented for many roles.
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What We Do
We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries. We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.
Why Work With Us
At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.
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Majority of roles are hybrid with flexibility. Please speak with our recruiting team for specific details on hybrid work.
