IT Manager

IT Strategy & Digital Transformation
• Lead digital transformation initiatives, including ERP, MES, and WMS system optimization, to support manufacturing and supply chain processes
• Drive system integration, data analytics, and process digitalization initiatives aligned with Industry 4.0 objectives
• Collaborate with executive management to define IT strategy, investment priorities, and implementation roadmaps

IT Operations & Infrastructure Management
• Oversee IT infrastructure including networks, servers, cloud services, end-user devices, and plant IT systems
• Manage core business systems critical to production and operations, including SAP, MES, APS, WMS, SRM, EDI, and OA systems
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of IT systems, including 24/7 operational readiness
• Manage IT asset lifecycle processes, including procurement, deployment, maintenance, upgrades, and decommissioning
Cybersecurity & Compliance
• Develop, implement, and enforce IT security policies, access control frameworks, and data protection standards
• Conduct regular risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and disaster recovery planning
• Ensure compliance with TISAX, GDPR, and internal IT governance requirements
• Lead and coordinate cybersecurity incident response in cooperation with internal and external stakeholders

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Cooperation
• Build, lead, and coordinate local IT resources and external service providers
• Define performance expectations, operational KPIs, and development plans
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance to translate business needs into IT solutions
• Support IT-related topics during audits, customer visits, and internal reviews

Vendor & Stakeholder Management
• Manage relationships with IT vendors, system integrators, and service partners
• Negotiate contracts and service agreements to ensure cost efficiency and service quality
• Act as the primary IT contact for internal stakeholders, translating technical topics into clear business value

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT management within an automotive or manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of SAP and manufacturing-related systems (MES, WMS, SRM, APS)
• Experience in IT infrastructure management, cybersecurity principles, and compliance requirements
• Fluent English and/or Chinese (spoken and written) – daily working language
• Strong analytical thinking, organizational skills, and stakeholder communication abilities

• Experience in greenfield plant setup or production ramp-up projects
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing solutions
• Experience working in a multinational, matrix organization

• Key role in building the IT landscape of a new automotive manufacturing plant
• Long-term career opportunities within a fast-growing global Tier 1 organization
• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Modern working environment in a newly built, high-tech facility

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Jiangsu Changshu Automotive Trim Group Co., LTD (CAIP) was established in 1996, and was listed in Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2017 (stock code 603035). It has established joint ventures with Peguform (Germany), Antolin (Spain), Greiner (Austria), Magna (Canada), and the WAY Group of Germany, endeavoring to become a core supplier of the more valuable products for whole automobile enterprises, to provide clients with integrated services "from project engineering development and design to mold design and manufacturing, equipment automatic solutions, product testing and verification as well as cost optimization solutions".

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