{"id":24601,"date":"2026-03-24T17:58:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T17:58:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/job\/061898\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T16:15:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T16:15:24","slug":"061898","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/job\/061898\/","title":{"rendered":"IT General Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><u>About the Role<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A global manufacturing organization specializing in advanced plastic components, primarily serving the automotive industry is seeking an <span>IT General Manager<\/span>. The organization combines deep technical expertise with a forward-looking approach to \u201cmonozukuri\u201d (craftsmanship in manufacturing), emphasizing sustainability, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>This is an opportunity to join a well-established yet evolving company investing in digital transformation and modern IT infrastructure to support its next phase of growth. The IT General Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, operational performance, and continuous improvement of both Information Systems (IS) and IT functions.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Qualifications<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>10+ years of IT experience, including ERP, infrastructure, and security within a manufacturing environment<\/li>\n<li>8+ years of progressive leadership experience<\/li>\n<li>Proven experience managing multiple IT functions or departments<\/li>\n<li>Deep expertise in ERP systems (SAP S\/4HANA strongly preferred), infrastructure, and cybersecurity<\/li>\n<li>Strong understanding of manufacturing environments and production systems (MES experience preferred)<\/li>\n<li>Solid knowledge of network architecture, client\/server systems, and enterprise applications<\/li>\n<li>Hands-on experience with servers, networks, backup systems, and Wi-Fi environments<\/li>\n<li>SAP experience highly preferred<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Strategic Leadership<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Define and execute IT and Information Systems strategy aligned with business and manufacturing objectives<\/li>\n<li>Partner with executive leadership to identify opportunities for digital transformation and operational efficiency<\/li>\n<li>Develop short- and long-term technology roadmaps supporting growth and scalability<\/li>\n<li>Lead continuous improvement initiatives across systems, processes, and data utilization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Enterprise Systems &amp; ERP Governance<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oversee ERP (SAP preferred), MES, BI tools, and core enterprise applications<\/li>\n<li>Lead system implementations, upgrades, and integrations across business units<\/li>\n<li>Ensure data accuracy, reporting reliability, and system optimization<\/li>\n<li>Establish governance frameworks, documentation standards, and change management processes<\/li>\n<li>Maintain high availability through robust disaster recovery and business continuity planning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>IT Infrastructure &amp; Operations<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oversee networks, servers, cloud environments, and end-user support<\/li>\n<li>Ensure stability, performance, and scalability of all IT services<\/li>\n<li>Manage hardware\/software lifecycle, standardization, and procurement<\/li>\n<li>Support both office and production environments, including plant-floor systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Cybersecurity &amp; Risk Management<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop and enforce cybersecurity strategy, policies, and controls<\/li>\n<li>Ensure compliance with security standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations<\/li>\n<li>Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies<\/li>\n<li>Lead incident response planning and security awareness initiatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Financial &amp; Vendor Management<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage IT budgets, capital planning, and cost optimization initiatives<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate and negotiate vendor contracts and service agreements<\/li>\n<li>Ensure technology investments deliver measurable business value<\/li>\n<li>Maintain strong partnerships with external technology providers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Leadership &amp; Organizational Development<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead, mentor, and develop IT and IS teams<\/li>\n<li>Establish performance expectations and professional development plans<\/li>\n<li>Promote cross-functional collaboration with operations, engineering, and finance<\/li>\n<li>Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and service-oriented IT support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[],"job-types":[],"class_list":["post-24601","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/24601","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24601"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=24601"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=24601"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}