Manager-IT

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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:
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.
Job Responsibilities:
Infrastructure & Operations

• Own server and storage operations for Windows platforms; ensure high availability and performance.
• Administer Active Directory (users, groups, OUs, GPOs) and Local Site AD; maintain clean identity hygiene.
• Manage Windows services including WSUS, Print, DHCP, Websense (or successor web security platforms).
• Operate and optimize VMware vSphere environments (vCenter, ESXi) with HA, DRS, vMotion.
• Administer NetApp (or equivalent) storage-capacity, performance, snapshots, replication, and data protection.
• Maintain robust file server structures-permissions, access control, quotas, and backup/restore procedures.
• Implement and maintain server and network monitoring tools; ensure proactive alerting and trend analysis.
• Oversee LAN, WAN, and Wireless networks with appropriate segmentation, QoS, and security.
• Maintain and monitor core application servers, e.g., NX, CATIA, FEA, Tally, Antivirus, and other critical engineering/enterprise workloads.

Security, Governance & Compliance

• Implement IT security policies aligned to ISO 27001/ISMS and Magna ITGC; enforce standards and SOPs.
• Conduct periodic checks for IT security violations, drive remediation and preventive controls.
• Ensure IT documentation is current and complete to meet ITGC and ISO/ISMS audit requirements.
• Coordinate and support internal/external audits, close findings on time with evidence.
• Maintain endpoint/server hardening baselines, patch compliance (OS/Apps), AV/EDR coverage, and backup success rates.

Service Management & Support

• Establish and manage SLAs, OLAs, incident/problem/change processes (ITIL-aligned).
• Ensure effective L1-L3 escalation paths; personally own P1/P2 incidents and post-incident reviews.
• Provide regular IT project and operations updates to the Head of Department and business stakeholders.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and upskill the on-site IT team; provide on-the-job training and development plans.
• Plan resource allocation, shifts/coverage, and succession for critical skills (AD, VMware, storage, network).

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with OEMs/partners to resolve IT issues and deliver projects; manage contracts and AMCs.
• Negotiate SOWs, monitor performance, and validate deliverables against SLAs and compliance needs.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, finance, HR, and corporate IT on priorities and roadmaps.

Projects & Financials

• Lead infrastructure and security projects (upgrades, refresh, migrations, expansions).
• Build and manage IT budgets (CAPEX/OPEX); track spending, TCO, and savings initiatives.
• Prepare business cases and asset lifecycle plans; ensure accurate asset inventory and license compliance.

Qualification, Experience & Skills and Competencies:
(Min & Max, industry)

• 15-20 years overall IT experience with significant time in infrastructure operations and team leadership.
• Demonstrated hands-on depth in Windows Server/AD, VMware vSphere, NetApp/storage, networking (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi), and backup/DR.
• Proven track record managing audits (ISO/ISMS/ITGC), incident response, and change management.
• Experience running IT for engineering/manufacturing environments hosting apps like NX, CATIA, FEA, Tally is highly desirable.

• Master's / bachelor's degree in computer science / IT / BCS (or equivalent).
• Preferred Certifications (added advantage):
• Microsoft (e.g., MCITP/MCSE or modern Microsoft 365/Azure equivalents)
• VMware (VCP/VCAP)
• NetApp (NCDA/NCIE)
• ITIL Foundation or higher
• Security (e.g., ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, CompTIA Security+) is a plus.

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 Seating