IT Manager Automotive R&D

PROLIM Global Corporation

Novi, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Automotive Engineering, Automotive Industry, Automotive Management, Backlog Prioritization, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, DevOps, Docker, Embedded Systems, Firewalls, Git, High Availability, Internet of Things, Jenkins, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Network Administration/Management, Network Monitoring, Performance Management, Product Management, Research & Development (R&D), Sales Pipeline, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Security Compliance, Systems Engineering, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Time Management, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Vendor/Supplier Management
LOCATION
Novi, MI
POSTED
30+ days ago

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Manager with a strong background in Automotive R&D environment.

This role requires a unique blend of DevOps expertise, Networking, and Product Ownership experience to lead cross-functional teams and drive innovation across connected and embedded systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead IT initiatives supporting Automotive R&D and engineering teams
  • Act as a Product Owner, managing backlogs, prioritizing features, and aligning with business goals
  • Design, implement, and manage DevOps pipelines (CI/CD) for faster and reliable delivery
  • Oversee and optimize network infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance
  • Collaborate with software, hardware, and system engineering teams.
  • Drive Agile/Scrum practices, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions
  • Manage vendors, stakeholders, and cross-functional communication
  • Ensure compliance with security, scalability, and performance standards

Required Skills

  • Strong experience in DevOps (CI/CD, Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
  • Solid understanding of Networking (TCP/IP, VPN, Firewalls, Cloud Networking)
  • Proven experience as a Product Owner / Product Manager in a technical environment
  • Experience working in Automotive, IoT, or Embedded Systems R&D
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills

About the Company

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PROLIM Global Corporation