Job purpose The IT Program Manager at PHINIA is a vital leader in driving the organization's technology strategy and success. This role combines technical skills, strategic planning, and leadership to effectively manage complex IT initiatives. Key responsibilities include collaborating with business units and IT teams to spearhead digital transformation, optimize processes, and deliver innovative tech solutions. Additionally, this position is central to managing organizational change, ensuring seamless integration of new systems and processes, and addressing the human and cultural aspects of change to foster acceptance of new IT initiatives.
Key responsibilities
- Program and Project Oversight: Lead IT programs and projects from inception to completion, ensuring they adhere to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Strategic Alignment: Align IT initiatives with business objectives, contributing to the company's broader strategic goals.
- Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with business units, effectively communicating project updates and addressing concerns.
- Team Leadership: Lead and manage cross-functional teams of both IT and non-IT stakeholders.
- Resource Management: Manage resources and budgets for IT programs, optimizing for efficiency and financial viability.
- Risk Management: Proactively identify and address risks in IT programs, formulating contingency plans to safeguard project continuity.
- Vendor Management: Negotiate with and manage vendor partnerships, ensuring compliance and high-quality service delivery.
- Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and enhance IT program management processes for increased effectiveness.
- Organizational Change Management (OCM): Lead change management strategies for IT projects, ensuring effective adaptation to new systems and fostering acceptance. Coach/mentor team members to scale IT’s OCM capability.
- Process Improvement and Governance: Spearhead the development and implementation of EA governance frameworks to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and IT strategies. Oversee the establishment of EA policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring they are effectively integrated into IT program management processes.
- Organizational Change Management: Lead change management strategies for IT projects, fostering effective adaptation to new systems.
What we’re looking for
- Experience: At least 10 years of IT program management with a proven track record of facilitating successful technology adoption and cultural change within an organization, preferably in the automotive industry.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field. Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), SAFE Practice Consultant (SPC) certifications are a plus.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and manage diverse teams, including experience in cross-functional and international team management.
- Strategic Planning: Strong capability in aligning IT programs with business strategy and executing complex IT initiatives.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with team members, stakeholders, and senior leadership.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver effective solutions.
- Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with current IT trends and technologies, especially in areas relevant to the automotive industry.
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking and planning
- Leadership and team management
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
- Financial and resource management
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Process improvement and innovation
- Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic environment
- Organizational change management
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking and planning
- Leadership and team management
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
- Financial and resource management
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Process improvement and innovation
- Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic environment
Organizational change management
What we believe
- Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers
- Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively
- Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences make us stronger; we are bold and intentional
- Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse
- Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right
- Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and for driving results
Safety
This position will adhere to Global Star Safety Program, including safety rules, practices and training as outlined in the PHINIA CTCM Safety Policy Manual, which includes the use of equipment, protective devices, or clothing that the employer requires. This individual will work in manners that stress the importance of preventing accidents and illnesses. He/she must take every precaution reasonable in the given circumstance for the protection of themselves and coworkers. In addition, he/she is responsible for reporting all injuries and/or possible dangerous situations, incidents, or occurrences to the immediate supervisor.
Equal Employment Opportunity
PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Visa Sponsorship
PHINIA does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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