Project Manager, IT Tool Chain

Company: Magna International Inc.
Location: Troy
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Group Introduction

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Mission of the Position

The Project Manager, IT Tool Chain will be responsible for managing and maintaining the Tool and IT system portfolio, software licensing, IT tool initiatives/projects, and coordinate global efforts for functional managers and project teams for the Magna Powertrain Driveline Systems Group. The project manager will develop, maintain, and enhance the strategic vision and tool roadmap for the Driveline Systems global organization while coordinating efforts of IT, functional management and overall Magna Powertrain initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

* Responsible for managing the Tool and IT System Driveline Systems portfolio including: * Align IT project portfolio with all relevant stakeholder (Magna Powertrain Business Office and product groups, IT, etc.) * Track all Product Engineering relevant internal and external IT tool initiatives/projects, maintaining cost, timing and status * Reporting to Driveline Systems engineering management team * Initiate projects to adapt tools and systems to engineering processes * Drive harmonization of Driveline Systems - Product Engineering software tools and systems * Provide input to business plan to ensure proper funding of Driveline Systems engineering IT projects

* Develop, maintain, and enhance a strategic vision and tool roadmap in coordination with Magna IT, functional management and overall Magna Powertrain initiatives * Investigate, make recommendations, and advance introduction of new technologies to improve engineering efficiencies and productivity * Provide on-going global coordination to engineering functional managers and project teams * Review Product Engineering departmental tool demands * Maintain departmental and site software profiles * Support harmonization of software tools and systems * Provide first level software tool support for engineering (for selected IT tools/systems)

* Be the focal point for software license maintenance providing * Software review and recommendations * Centralize software costs and budgets and consider OPEX and CAPEX in business plan * Develop optimized license strategies with IT and supplier * Provide essential software approval support * Lead IT tool initiatives/projects, e.g. roll-out of new IT system

* Represent Driveline Systems - Product Engineering and align activities and strategy with: * Driveline Systems - Product Engineering and Magna Powertrain Process teams * Industry IT Suppliers * Magna Global IT * Global Engineering Business Office * OPEX Team * Magna Powertrain IT initiatives

Magna Standards

* Practice and maintain integrity while following Magna's Charter and Constitution. * Follow Magna's Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies. * Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF) . * Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality, efficiency and reduce cost. * Comply with safety policies and procedures to ensure duties of self are performed in a safe manner. * Health & Safety responsibilities: * Understand applicable Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures in the workplace. * Report unsafe conditions immediately. * Report injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, property damage immediately. * Follow safety rules. * Comply with requirements for the use or operation of machines or equipment. * Comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

* Create a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge. * Develop and maintain a responsive and cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers. * Treat everyone with dignity, trust and respect. * Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Customers and Business Interfaces

* Driveline Systems Product Engineering Leadership * Driveline Systems Product Engineering Functional Management Team * Key Users of IT Tools and Systems * Global Engineering Business Office * Tool(s) Suppliers/Vendors * Local & Global IT Teams for Magna Powertrain Driveline Systems

Requirements and Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science or related field required. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as teamwork skills. * Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Access (and/or programming languages) preferred. * Working knowledge of SAP and MS Project preferred. * Knowledge of AutoSpice and/or CMMI preferred. * Working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and/or Application Lifecycle Management software (ALM) or similar required. * Familiarity with tools and techniques required to implement compliance projects through multi-disciplinary teams. * Experience deploying enterprise data management systems and software applications * Experience in IT portfolio management * Experience translating / capturing the relationship between engineering and IT * Minimum of 5 (five) years related work experience. * Demonstrated organizational and analytical skill with the ability to work within deadlines but also be adaptable to change. * Experience working with/reporting out to senior management strongly preferred. * Experience working with different groups and facilitating a team atmosphere.

Work Environment

10-15% travel required.

While working in this environment, the employee will be exposed to machinery, moving equipment and material, moderate noise, airborne particles, fumes and various levels of temperature created by manufacturing processes.

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