General Manager DX-Infrastructure & Security

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:  General Manager DX-Infrastructure & Security

Company: AISIN World Corp. of America

Department:  DX Strategy

Location:  Northville, MI

Position Summary

The General Manager DX-I will play a crucial role in ensuring DX-I services are reliable, secure and performs at an optimal level.

Position Responsibilities

The 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 Abilities

Essential 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 Requirements

With 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.

AISIN Corporation is consistently ranked as a Top 10 global Tier One automotive supplier, providing essential parts, components and technologies for most vehicles on the road today, including hybrid and electric vehicles. These products include brakes, transmissions, navigation systems, drivetrain, chassis, body, engine-related parts, electronics, and intelligent parking systems.

A $32 billion company, AISIN is the largest manufacturer of automatic transmissions in the world and employs more than 120,000 team members at 200 consolidated companies.

AISIN leads the way in developing parts, systems and technologies that address the primary concerns of the industry today – electrification and zero emissions. In addition, we are dedicated to providing mobility solutions for everyone throughout the world through our innovative approach and combined technological experience.

"Chances are the vehicle you are riding in is equipped with an AISIN product."

Company Description

AISIN Corporation is consistently ranked as a Top 10 global Tier One automotive supplier, providing essential parts, components and technologies for most vehicles on the road today, including hybrid and electric vehicles. These products include brakes, transmissions, navigation systems, drivetrain, chassis, body, engine-related parts, electronics, and intelligent parking systems. \r\n\r\nA $32 billion company, AISIN is the largest manufacturer of automatic transmissions in the world and employs more than 120,000 team members at 200 consolidated companies.\r\n\r\nAISIN leads the way in developing parts, systems and technologies that address the primary concerns of the industry today – electrification and zero emissions. In addition, we are dedicated to providing mobility solutions for everyone throughout the world through our innovative approach and combined technological experience.\r\n\r\n"Chances are the vehicle you are riding in is equipped with an AISIN product."