General Manager - DX-Infrastructure & Security

Position Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Congduct 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.

Required Skills and Abilities

• 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.
• Prowen 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.