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ITマネージャー/ IT Manager

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A multinational automotive technology company is seeking an IT Manager. The selected candidate will oversee IT operations and infrastructure, ensuring service delivery aligns with corporate standards and plant requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage relationships between IT Shared Services and site teams under a defined SLA
  • Lead on-site IT staff, setting goals and ensuring skills and procedures are aligned
  • Oversee IT budget, procurement, and infrastructure lifecycle from planning to decommissioning
  • Ensure availability and security of systems, data backups, and storage in line with company policies
  • Support MES infrastructure, incident resolution, risk mitigation, and user access
  • Coordinate IT systems setup, updates, licensing, contracts, and external service management
  • Maintain high-availability IT environments, including network equipment, VPNs, UPS, and server rooms
  • Provide guidance on IT system usage and ensure compliance with security and hardware/software standards

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering with specialisation in IT
  • More than 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure and systems management
  • Experience in building redundant IT infrastructure
  • Skilled in VMWare, Cisco switch, Windows Servers, Active Directory, backup systems, LAN/WAN, MES
  • Business level Japanese and English (TOEIC 600+)

About the Company:

A global leader in automotive technology, this company specialises in innovative interior systems, sustainable mobility solutions, and cutting-edge electronics that shape the future of mobility. With a strong presence in Japan, it offers a dynamic work environment where job hunters can grow their careers through advanced engineering and global collaboration.

Keywords:

ITマネージャー, 情報技術, ITインフラ, 製造業, ネットワーク管理, データ管理, システムセキュリティ, バックアップシステム, サーバールーム管理, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: CW2LJB

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Information Technology

Focus: IT Management

Industry: IT

Salary: Negotiable based on experience

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Fukuoka

Job Reference: CW2LJB-25952CA9

Date posted: 5 July 2025

Consultant: Jake Muhr