IT MANAGER

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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Job Responsibilities:

• Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems or a related field AND four years of information technology experience which includes one year of supervisory experience; OR,
• Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education
• Job Skills
• Knowledge of supervisory practices, principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of providing computing services in an academic environment.
• Knowledge of current computer hardware, software and emerging technologies.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining standards, policies, and operational effectiveness of information technology staff.
• Experiences with SAP, VMWare ESX Server
• Experiences with JIT / JIS systems
• Experience with LAN / WAN to provide a resilient environment.
• Print Server and Network Printing, Laser and Barcode printing / scanning
• Skill in analysing operational efficiency.
• Skill in managing projects.
• Effective Data Storage - Storage techniques, RAID config, mirroring & snapshots.
• Fluent English
• Fluent Romanian
• Very good project management, leadership and presentation skills.
• Managing, motivational, communication and organisational abilities.
• Experience
• 7 years of progressively responsible information technology experience including one year of supervisory experience
• Main tasks:
• Manages, plans, organizes, schedules, prioritizes, assigns, and reviews the work of assigned information technology staff; monitors workload, deadlines, goals and progress.
• Trains staff and ensures application of current performance, policy and processing standards.
• Conducts analysis and provides input into information technology strategic planning. Participates in budget development.
• Plans, organizes and serves as project manager on large/complex information technology projects.
• Ensuring the correctness and efficiency of the local technical infrastructure.
• Selection of hardware and software for the plant according to MAGNA guidelines.
• Implementation, installation and support of the hardware and software.
• Ensuring data-backup and data saving referring to all applied systems.
• Documentation of all relevant issues in the field of responsibility according to existing SOX compliance guidelines.
• To test new functionality prior to implementation and manage the User Acceptance Testing.
• Server build, upgrade and maintenance.
• Customer contact in order to ensure timely electronic data transfer occurs.
• Coordination of the IT-related capacity- and cost-reporting.
• Follow a formal Change Control Procedure for introduction of hardware and software changes.
• Managing JIS calls in a timely manner through the outsourced supplier.
• Manage ERP related staff in case of 2nd and 3 level support and hosting partner
• Evaluates emerging technologies and identifies hardware, software, and other resources necessary to accomplish unit tasks within budgetary constraints. Recommends the purchase of hardware/software.
• Establishes unit standards and policies; implements and recommends actions to improve work flow, simplify operational and reporting procedures and improve performance standards.
• Coordinates unit activities with vendors, users and other operational units.
• Maintains work, time and cost records. Writes status reports, including conclusions and operational recommendations.
• Supervises one IT Specialist, on a regular basis.
• Drive and apply standards / best practices
• Work closely with the regional IT BRM ensuring alignment with the global Group strategy
• Maintain compliance with IT policies and procedures

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
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.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Exteriors