Global Director, Information Technology

Magna International, Inc

Troy, Michigan

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Acquisition Integration, Aerodynamics, Alliance/Partner Management, Automotive Technology, Budget Management, Business Case, Business Operations, Business Plan, Business Strategy, Business Support, Channel Strategies, Cost Control, Data Analysis, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Establish Priorities, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Investment Strategy, Management Strategy, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Needs Assessment, Operational Strategy, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Productivity Management, Project Tracking, Requirements Management, Risk, Risk Analysis, Technical Strategy, Technical Support, Total Cost of Ownership, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)

LOCATION

Troy, Michigan

POSTED

Today

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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:

The Global Director, Information Technology is responsible for strengthening the strategic partnership between Global IT and the Group and its Divisions, while maximizing the business value realized from IT and OT assets, investments, and capabilities.

The role requires a strong understanding of Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT), and the strategic, operational, and financial priorities of the Group and its Divisions. This understanding enables the Global Director to anticipate and identify business needs, translate them into technology requirements, and champion solutions that improve business performance, operational effectiveness, and competitive advantage.

To maintain close alignment with the business globally, the Global Director provides direction to and works through Regional Business Relationship Managers, who serve as key liaisons with divisional and regional stakeholders. Together, they ensure that business requirements and regional technology needs are understood, prioritized, aligned with global strategy, and effectively addressed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a strategic business partner, relationship-management leader, and critical thinker, the Global Director, Information Technology will:

Develop and oversee the Group's IT and OT strategy and technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with the Group's business strategy, operational priorities, and Global IT direction.
Establish and execute a business relationship-management strategy that strengthens collaboration among Global IT, the Group, its Divisions, and regional stakeholders.
Partner with Group and Division leaders to understand strategic, operational, financial, and technology requirements and translate them into prioritized technology initiatives and solutions.
Oversee technology planning for major business initiatives, including new programs, facility launches, acquisitions, integrations, operational transformations, and other significant business changes.
Provide business oversight and governance for the implementation of technology solutions across the Divisions, including enterprise resource planning systems, manufacturing execution systems, Industry 4.0 technologies, infrastructure, data and analytics solutions, and cybersecurity capabilities.
Ensure technology initiatives are supported by clear business cases, implementation plans, budgets, resource requirements, risk assessments, and measurable benefits, with appropriate attention to total cost of ownership, operational readiness, and value realization.
Promote the availability, reliability, resilience, security, and performance of technology services by working with Global IT and service providers to establish appropriate service levels, monitor performance, address recurring issues, and support business-continuity requirements.
Partner with Group functional leaders to identify and implement technology-enabled opportunities that improve productivity, strengthen controls, enhance decision-making, reduce complexity, and optimize overhead costs.
Manage and govern demand for IT and OT projects and services, aligning Group, Division, and regional requirements with the Global IT portfolio and prioritizing investments based on strategic value, business benefits, risk, urgency, and cost.
Oversee the technology infrastructure portfolio for the Group, monitoring status, costs, risks, benefits, and delivery performance and escalating material deviations when necessary.
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About the Company

Magna International, Inc

We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing facilities and 94 product development, engineering and sales centres in 27 countries. We have over 159,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Automotive and Parts Mfg

FOUNDED

1957

WEBSITE

http://www.magna.com/

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