Manager, User Experience

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Aurora, ON, CAN
Hybrid
95K-95K Annually
Senior level
Automotive • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
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The Role
Manage site IT operations and a Deskside Support team, including executive support, incident and request resolution, SLA compliance, team performance, process improvement, documentation, budgeting, IT asset evaluation, and outsourced service oversight. Provide hands-on technical support for hardware, software, and connectivity issues; support executive meetings and off-site events; develop IT strategies and roadmaps; and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
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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 more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Salary: Starting at $95,000

  • Immediate, Open Position

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Manager to lead our team of IT professionals responsible for providing technical support to our employees. The ideal candidate will be responsible for all IT operations at a site, supporting users and overseeing the daily operations of the Deskside Support team, and ensuring that all incidents and requests are managed effectively and in a timely manner. The Manager will also be responsible for driving continuous improvement of our support processes and user experience. He acts as the main contact for the supported Executives at the site. The Manager is responsible for applying global Customer services standards to the region and is part of the Global Customer services team.

Your Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of Deskside Support technicians, providing guidance and support as required

  • Provide technical support to end-users, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and connectivity issues

  • Providing Executive Support to our C-Level Suite.

  • Supporting off-site board- and executive-meetings.

  • Ensure that all incidents and requests are resolved in accordance with defined SLAs

  • Monitor team performance and identify areas for improvement

  • Drive continuous improvement of support processes, tools, and techniques

  • Develop and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders, including end-users, management, and other IT teams

  • Provide regular reports on team performance and KPIs

  • Ensure that team members are trained and equipped to deliver a high standard of support

  • Develop and maintain documentation related to support processes, tools, and techniques

  • Participate in the development of IT strategies and roadmaps

  • Serve as IT point of contact and participate in evaluation and recommendation of any new IT assets for the site

  • Serve as liaison and oversight for any outsourced IT service that is provided by global IT and has been approved by Divisional IT Management

  • Financial responsibility (prepare and achieve budget goals)

Who we are looking for

  • 5 years of experience in providing Deskside Support and Executive Support.

  • Strong technical knowledge of desktop hardware, operating systems, and software applications

  • Proven experience in communication with executives.

  • Proven expertise in supporting off-site events.

  • Proven track record in delivering high-quality customer service

  • Strong leadership skills

Your preferred qualifications

  • Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

  • Knowledge of ITIL and IT service management processes is a plus

Work Environment

  • Overnight travel (Board meetings, executive meetings, IT conferences) 

  • In office attendance in Aurora 5 days a week

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.

In addition, we offer you the following site benefits:

An overview of our benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process. 

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 based on 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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law. 

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 Corporate

Skills Required

  • At least 5 years of experience providing Deskside Support and Executive Support
  • Strong technical knowledge of desktop hardware, operating systems, and software applications
  • Proven experience communicating with executives
  • Proven expertise supporting off-site events
  • Proven track record delivering high-quality customer service
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of ITIL and IT service management processes
  • Ability to attend the office in Aurora five days per week
  • Ability to travel overnight for board meetings, executive meetings, and IT conferences

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Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Medical plan choice includes Enhanced PPO, Standard PPO, and an Advantage HDHP with free preventive care and $0 Teladoc, with in‑network deductibles as low as $200 and out‑of‑pocket maximums starting at $2,000. Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability plus basic life/AD&D, along with enhanced dental/vision options in 2026, reinforce comprehensive coverage.
  • Retirement Support The 401(k) design features automatic enrollment, a 3% nonelective company contribution after six months, and a 50% match on the first 6% employees contribute. Plan documents and recent filings corroborate this structure, and some divisions also highlight profit‑sharing as part of total rewards.
  • Parental & Family Support U.S. materials outline paid parental leave for non‑union employees (up to five consecutive weeks at 66 2/3% pay) that coordinates with STD/FMLA and allows PTO top‑ups. Mental health resources and an Employee & Family Assistance Program add family‑oriented support across plans.

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The Company
HQ: Aurora, Ontario
171,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1957

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.

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Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Graz, Austria
Lowell, Massachusetts
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