Job Title- Global IT Director
Project Location Shelby Township, MI onsite
Duration- Fulltime
Visa- USC / GC
Job Description- :
- Global IT Director (Manufacturing Background necessary)
Strategic Leadership & Digital Transformation
Drive the global digital transformation agenda, aligning IT initiatives with long-term business goals.
Lead the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies (e.g., IoT, AI, digital twins, cloud manufacturing) to enable smart manufacturing and improve efficiency.Build a multi-year roadmap to transform legacy systems and deliver quantifiable gains in operational efficiency and product innovation.Data & Analytics StrategyEstablish a unified data strategy and implement governance frameworks across global operations.
Lead the adoption of analytics platforms and champion a data-driven culture to support executive decision-making.Cybersecurity & Risk ManagementProvide strategic direction for global cybersecurity programs, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk frameworks.
Oversee threat prevention, detection, and response, while ensuring compliance with global regulations (e.g., GDPR, SOX) and industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001).Develop and maintain robust disaster recovery and business continuity plans.Financial & Strategic Investment ManagementDirect strategic IT investment planning and manage multi-year budgets to optimize ROI.
Lead business case development and portfolio prioritization to ensure IT spending aligns with business value.Continuously evaluate emerging technologies to establish an innovation pipeline.Organizational Change & Stakeholder AlignmentAct as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Board, and shareholders on technology strategy, risk, and innovation.
Lead enterprise-wide digital change programs, focusing on user adoption and cultural alignment.Global Technology OperationsArchitect a scalable and efficient global IT operating model that balances regional autonomy with enterprise governance.
Oversee global vendor strategy, contract negotiation, and performance management.Build strategic partnerships with tier-1 vendors (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft) to co-develop solutions.Driving AI-Enabled InnovationLead the integration of AI into global business and manufacturing operations, including predictive analytics, digital twins, and smart manufacturing.
Guide executive leadership on the strategic adoption of AI to maintain a competitive advantage.Sustainability & Corporate Social ResponsibilityAlign IT capabilities to support CSR initiatives such as energy monitoring and emissions tracking.
Implement systems that enable compliance with global sustainability regulations.Technology Talent StrategyLead global IT workforce planning and capability building.
Develop programs for technical skill development, leadership succession, and cross-regional collaboration.IT Governance & Best PracticesImplement best-practice frameworks to drive efficiency, scalability, and compliance.
Ensure audit readiness through KPIs, dashboards, and structured reviews.Key Performance Indicators
Year-over-year reduction in downtime for all systems and software.Year-over-year increase in utilization of installed software.Year-over-year increase in employees trained and proficient in installed software.Authorities
Assign tasks to global IT teams based on strategic alignment.Recommend and take actions related to hiring, wage review, disciplinary action, and terminations.Establish and implement IT policies and procedures.Recommend and support all major ERP, software, and hardware purchases globally.Job Requirements
Education / Experience : BS in Computer Science or an IT-related field. Minimum of 10 years of experience leading an IT organization, with at least 5 years in a manufacturing company.Skills : Must be able to quickly grasp organizational concepts and process flows, establish credible relationships across all departments, and manage day-to-day operations while leading the long-term IT vision.