Senior Manager Tech (IT)
Shape the future today.
The world is changing. The question is, what will be our contribution to the outcome? We have set the pace in the field of mobility from the very beginning, and we will continue to do so. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, interdisciplinary teams are developing the mobility of tomorrow. Our goal is to make mobility safer, simpler, and more sustainable for people across the globe. Put your pioneering spirit to good use\: This is your opportunity to make a contribution that extends far beyond your job title.
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Job Overview\:
Responsible for the strategy and active roadmap of the IT organization. Lead and manage technology and business systems that enable continued scale and distributed growth. Define and curate metrics to measure the operating effectiveness, efficiency, and security of the company’s technology systems and IT services.
Responsibilities\:
Ensure compliant IT operations, adequate application and infrastructure portfolio and IT roadmap based on Mercedes-Benz standards
Planning, controlling and monitoring of the IT operation and escalation management
Responsible for managing and coordinating system updates and enhancements with internal and external stakeholders.
Manage, motivate and develop staff using target agreements and performance
appraisals, founded on our mission statement & corporate values, and providing internal communications
in order to achieve the agreed objectives.
Serves as Information Security Officer (ISO) and Information Security Officer – Automation (ISO-A) ensuring Daimler security policies are implemented and data/information is protected by Cyber Threats. Provides awareness and transparency of security initiatives and policies to the facility.
Implement definition of roles & responsibilities and ensure continual optimization thereof. Establish and manage the IT-Support organization for the Business areas
Ensure that cybersecurity and regulatory requirements are addressed and implemented in the region/entity as required
Responsible for implementing IT policy and best practice guides for the organization
Ensure that all Group and local regulations, guidelines and works agreements, etc. that apply for the area of responsibility are complied with and are applied
Contributes to the development and implementation of plant wide strategies
Works with suppliers and internal Daimler Shared Services. Responsible for monitoring and finding ways to reduce costs and find efficiencies in contracts and Service Level Agreements.
Leads regularly scheduled department meetings
Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities\:
• Leads team of direct reports
• Leads employees in line with organizational culture, values and guidelines
• Defines performance goals, conducts performance reviews
• Effectively communicates and engages employees to meet objectives
• Responsible for employee development and qualification
Financial Responsibilities\:
• Manages budget and personnel allocation efficiently.
• Conveys budget distribution and cost saving processes to colleagues.