Job Title: General Manager DX-Infrastructure & Security
Company: AISIN World Corp. of America
Department: DX Strategy
Location: Northville, MI
Position SummaryThe General Manager DX-I will play a crucial role in ensuring DX-I services are reliable, secure and performs at an optimal level.
Position ResponsibilitiesThe incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:
- Oversee the management and support of Regional Infrastructure and Security operational activities.
- Manage DX-I personnel through effective guidance, mentoring and conducting required performance assessments.
- Oversee the management of key suppliers, contracts and agreements with external parties.
- Oversee regional DX-I projects, and other tasks as assigned to the DX-I department
- Create and implement the DX-I annual strategic plan
- Create and manage the annual DX-I expense & fixed asset budget planning
- Adhere to the Global Aisin Security Guidelines and Rules and Regulations requirements.
- Promote standardization goals in relation to Global \ Regional policies and standards
- Evaluate user needs & system functionality to establish and\or improve DX-I standards
- Conduct regular operational meetings to ensure that daily activities and projects are being managed and monitored.
- Conduct bi-annual North American DX-I Meetings and participate and present DX-I related updates to executives in quarterly meetings
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all sites through effective support and guidance.
- Provide DX-I related advice to the regional business management team
- Oversee critical situations, which may involve complex technical hardware/software problems, network security vulnerabilities, personnel, business change, etc.
- Work closely with DX-I service teams to further the push to standardization.
- Manage IT and cybersecurity compliance certification efforts (e.g., TISAX), ensuring adherence to standards and successful recertification for the business.
- Other tasks and duties as assigned.
Required Skills and AbilitiesEssential Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of related experience in DX-I with clear progression in roles, responsibilities and skill level.
- Strong organization, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with DX-Strategy stakeholders.
- Proven proficiency in managing large teams and delivering high-quality services.
- Leading personnel, performance assessments, training, and mentoring.
- Experience supporting a global manufacturing environment. Automotive industry experience a plus.
- Experience managing and interacting with DX-I related vendors.
- Proven experience contributing to DX-I strategic planning initiatives.
- Excellent verbal, administrative and written communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Beneficial Skills and Experience- Technical knowledge, skills and abilities, as outlined by the position responsibilities
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to provide balanced and objective feedback to both subordinate and management level individuals
- Keen ability to discern the long-term impact of decisions and policies
- Responsiveness to both customer and management requirements
- Demonstrated understanding of AI technologies, with the ability to advise and guide business units on practical applications.
Education/Training/Certifications- Bachelor's Degree in DX-I related discipline. Equivalent experience will be considered.
- Master's Degree in DX-I related discipline or Business Administration preferred.
- Relevant DX-I technology (e.g. ITIL, PMP, COBIT, Cisco, etc.) specific certifications required.
Travel Requirements- Approximately 30 %
- Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs.
Work Environment RequirementsWith reasonable accommodation:
- Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
- Must perform job duties onsite, when necessary, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).
- Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.
- Must be able to operate as an effective team member.
- Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.
Attendance/Work Hour Requirements- Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
- Must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.
