Senior Information Systems Manager

Position Overview International Motors in Huntsville AL is hiring! International Motors is seeking a seasoned Senior Information Systems Manager to lead all aspects of Information Technology for the Huntsville Powertrain Plant and to serve as a critical ambassador between Manufacturing and Central IT. This role is the single point of accountability for plant IT, ensuring manufacturing has the stable, reliable, and responsive technology required to meet production, quality, and safety objectives. This role represents manufacturing priorities within the enterprise IT organization while also translating enterprise IT strategy, standards, tech debt needs, and capabilities into practical, value driven solutions for the plant. The IT Site Manager balances near term operational stability with longer term digital manufacturing initiatives, ensuring technology investments are appropriately prioritized, sequenced, and governed to deliver measurable business outcomes. This role provides stewardship of the Plant IT Roadmap, supporting its development, execution, and ongoing alignment with plant business priorities and enterprise IT strategy. Reporting to Manufacturing IT Leadership, this on site role requires deep engagement with plant leadership, frontline operations, and centralized IT teams in a fast paced, mission critical manufacturing environment Responsibilities Serve as the single point of accountability and primary IT liaison for Huntsville Powertrain plant leadership Build and maintain strong partnerships with manufacturing, operations, engineering, quality, and support functions Represent manufacturing priorities and operational realities within Central IT while advocating enterprise IT strategy, standards, and capabilities to the plant Develop, own, and execute the Plant IT Roadmap, aligning plant priorities with enterprise IT strategy and funding cycles Ensure reliable delivery, stability, and performance of plant critical IT systems, including ERP integrations, MES, shopfloor applications, and infrastructure Manage IT service delivery, including incident management, outage communication, escalation, and issue resolution Own lifecycle management of plant specific and federated applications, including installation, upgrades, patching, and retirement Ensure plant systems comply with corporate IT, cybersecurity, and architecture standards Manage relationships with local IT vendors and service providers and ensure SLA compliance Lead and develop the local IT team, including coaching, performance management, and skills development Develop, manage, and optimize the plant IT budget, covering hardware, software, licensing, and services Facilitate Plant IT Council forums to align priorities, funding, execution status, risks, and key decisions Drive digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives, including automation, shopfloor data visualization, analytics, and IoT adoption Partner with corporate IT and operations to pilot, implement, and scale digital solutions that deliver measurable business value Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of information systems/information technology experience At least 3 years of lead experience OR Master's degree and at least 5 years of information systems/information technology experience At least 3 years of lead experience OR At least 10 years of information systems/information technology experience At least 3 years of lead experience Additional Requirements Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status) Desired Skills Proven ability to present and communicate effectively with executives, plant leadership, and technical teams. Strong business acumen with the ability to connect IT capabilities to manufacturing outcomes. Demonstrated experience in vendor and service provider management. Highly action oriented, able to remove roadblocks and drive results in a plant environment. Organized, resilient, and comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Exhibits intellectual curiosity, integrity, and a passion for applying technology to improve manufacturing performance. Prior experience managing or leading a small to mid sized IT team in a manufacturing or operational environment Benefits and Compensation This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits . The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience. Company Overview About TRATON With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth. About International From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com . *International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah. EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HUB@International.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered. Serve as the single point of accountability and primary IT liaison for Huntsville Powertrain plant leadership Build and maintain strong partnerships with manufacturing, operations, engineering, quality, and support functions Represent manufacturing priorities and operational realities within Central IT while advocating enterprise IT strategy, standards, and capabilities to the plant Develop, own, and execute the Plant IT Roadmap, aligning plant priorities with enterprise IT strategy and funding cycles Ensure reliable delivery, stability, and performance of plant critical IT systems, including ERP integrations, MES, shopfloor applications, and infrastructure Manage IT service delivery, including incident management, outage communication, escalation, and issue resolution Own lifecycle management of plant specific and federated applications, including installation, upgrades, patching, and retirement Ensure plant systems comply with corporate IT, cybersecurity, and architecture standards Manage relationships with local IT vendors and service providers and ensure SLA compliance Lead and develop the local IT team, including coaching, performance management, and skills development Develop, manage, and optimize the plant IT budget, covering hardware, software, licensing, and services Facilitate Plant IT Council forums to align priorities, funding, execution status, risks, and key decisions Drive digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives, including automation, shopfloor data visualization, analytics, and IoT adoption Partner with corporate IT and operations to pilot, implement, and scale digital solutions that deliver measurable business value Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of information systems/information technology experience At least 3 years of lead experience OR Master's degree and at least 5 years of information systems/information technology experience At least 3 years of lead experience OR At least 10 years of information systems/information technology experience At least 3 years of lead experience