Director of Enterprise Solutions

Job Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the enterprise application and platform strategy for Magna Exteriors
• Own the roadmap for key platforms, including: SAP ecosystem (implementations, upgrades, controls), MES strategy and standardization, core business applications and integrations
• Ensure alignment with Magna-wide initiatives, enterprise programs, and global standards (e.g., SAP enterprise programs, Ignite, Nexus, and DevOps practices)
• Establish clear platform lifecycle management and long-term roadmap governance
• Drive standardization of the application landscape across all divisions
• Eliminate non-standard, custom, or redundant solutions by enforcing the use of approved enterprise platforms and standards
• Reduce technology complexity and improve scalability through platform consolidation
• Lead structured reduction of technical debt, leveraging enterprise architecture tools and governance
• Enforce consistent application of enterprise standards across all divisions, with no deviation from approved platforms and architectures
• Own enterprise solution architecture standards, principles, and design authority
• Ensure all enterprise solutions are: Scalable and repeatable across divisions, Secure and compliant with Magna standards, Integrated across systems and business processes
• Govern system integrations, data flows, and interoperability across platforms
• Act as the design authority for enterprise solutions, with approval accountability for all major initiatives
• Lead or govern enterprise solution components of key strategic initiatives, including: SAP implementations and divisional rollouts, MES standardization and consolidation initiatives, Connectivity and digital enablement programs, Controls and compliance solutions (e.g., SOD controls)
• Ensure delivery of consistent, repeatable, and standards-aligned solutions across all programs
• Drive consistency in implementation approaches and solution architectures
• Define and track metrics related to: Platform adoption, Solution performance and stability, Standardization and simplification progress
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in platform capabilities and delivery
• Drive ongoing optimization of enterprise solutions

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategic Program Leadership (Platform Scope)
• Data, Integration & Digital Enablement
• Deployment Alignment & Adoption (with Regional IT)
• Governance, Compliance & Risk Alignment
• Performance & Continuous Improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of IT leadership experience in a manufacturing or global enterprise environment
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise platform strategy (SAP, MES, or equivalent)
• Strong background in enterprise architecture, solution design, and system integration
• Proven experience delivering large-scale transformation programs

Skills & Leadership Attributes

• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate business needs into platform solutions
• Deep understanding of enterprise applications and integrated system landscapes
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability to operate and travel across global, cross-functional teams, up to 50%
• Structured problem-solving and decision-making capability
• Strong communication skills across all organizational levels