Directs the Information Technology Infrastructure operations for DENSO North America. Overseeing the daily operational and personnel activities throughout DENSO’s North America Information Technology Services (NAITS) departments. Manages the planning, designing, evaluation, and implementation of information systems within assigned areas.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Develops policies, standards, and methodologies throughout DENSO North America and implements decisions that are guided by procedures, and business plans
- Oversee all infrastructure projects and assigns personnel to projects and direct their activities
- Manages the planning, design, development and implementation of information systems across multiple functions or areas; including the information technology infrastructure, the physical network (WAN/LAN, servers, terminals) and applications/software as needed
- Governs hardware/software contract administration; including negotiation of contract provisions, interface with legal department and maintenance of appropriate documentation
- Adapts division budget and plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges including controlling revenues and expenses within assigned areas and responsible for meeting budget goals and objectives
- Responsible for the direct management of individual contributors, including developing individual G&O’s and providing coaching, support, and assessments to talent
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems
- 10 years of experience in Information Technology, including 5 or more years of people management, project management, and leadership skills
- 10 or more years of experience working in an Information Systems operational structure
- 5 or more years of experience maintaining department and associate goals and objectives
- Basic understanding of network hardware infrastructure and software applications which are incorporated into overall systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with skillful presentation skills, to persuade and influence internal and external customers in issues of considerable importance
- Analytical or problem solving techniques to identify cause and countermeasures
- Customer service skills to display a service-oriented attitude in addressing and responding to customer issues
Preferred Skills:
- Current or previous scope of work centered on the infrastructure within an Information Technology department
- Automotive industry experience
- Advanced understanding of network hardware infrastructure and software applications which are incorporated into overall systems
Benefits Summary:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
- 401K with 4% Company Match
- Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays
- Bonus Program
- FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
- Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
- Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
- Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development and Ongoing Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
- Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
- Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)
Candidates residing 50+ miles from the work location are eligible for relocation assistance.
Annual Salary: $141,400 - $176,800
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems
- 10 years of experience in Information Technology
- 5+ years of people management, project management, and leadership
- 10+ years working in an Information Systems operational structure
- 5+ years maintaining department and associate goals and objectives
- Basic understanding of network hardware infrastructure and software applications
- Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Customer service skills and service-oriented attitude
- Experience centered on IT infrastructure
- Automotive industry experience
- Advanced understanding of network hardware infrastructure and software applications
DENSO Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DENSO and has not been reviewed or approved by DENSO.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage includes multiple plan designs through a major carrier, telemedicine, and chronic‑condition programs bundled with enrollment. On‑site family health centers at select locations add convenient primary care and pharmacy access for eligible members.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program uses automatic enrollment with a straightforward dollar‑for‑dollar company match on initial contributions and an annual true‑up via a recognized recordkeeper. Auto‑increase and the potential for discretionary employer contributions reinforce long‑term savings support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness incentives can reduce medical premiums, and resources span musculoskeletal care, weight management, digestive health, and behavioral health at no additional cost when enrolled. Site‑based amenities like on‑site care, fitness options, and tuition reimbursement expand lifestyle value where available.
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What We Do
DENSO is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers with a 75-year history of providing advanced automotive systems and technology to automakers worldwide. While our products are featured on nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today, we're also looking to innovate beyond automotive so we can maximize how we support the evolving needs of society. Globally, we have 158,000 employees, including 27,000+ in North America, working together every day to pursue our Two Great Causes: Green -- which represents our goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035 through our products, processes and facilities; and Peace of Mind -- which focuses on developing solutions for safer and more seamless experiences across society. Together, they help us pursue our mission of contributing to a better world.
