Location: Napanee, CA

Sponsorship Available: Yes

Relocation Assistance Available: Yes

Position Description

The IT Manager for Goodyear’s Napanee plant is responsible for the overall IT systems (infrastructure, server, applications, deskside) in support of plant operations. This individual also performs the role of project manager to ensure the smooth rollout of both local and corporate projects. Additionally, this individual and their team are the first line of defense for any operational issues related to the systems. This includes interfacing with owners of the individual systems and working with those teams through to problem resolution as well as local and corporate audits to ensure compliance. You will Oversee plant IT budget and ensure equipment / software lease life cycles are maintained.

Principal Responsibilities

Manage a team of 4-8 IT professional across various disciplines. This includes project leadership, career development / succession planning and performance evaluations.
Manage IT systems at a local level.
Ensure audit (Goodyear and federal level) compliance.
Manage IT projects at the plant level.
Ensure data integrity (backups, compliance with cyber security policy, etc.)
Oversee IT budget and hardware/software lease life cycles are maintained.

Required Experience And Education

Bachelors’ degree in MIS, Computer Science, Engineering, Technology, Business or
6+ or more years of technical experience in a variety of IT disciplines gaining a conceptual knowledge of Information Technologies and methodologies
In lieu of degree 11 years of IT experience

Personal Skills/Attributes/and Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of IT field and in-depth knowledge and technical expertise of one specialty area.
Good presentation skills, meeting leadership and facilities skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Have the necessary leadership, team building, motivation and delegation skills to efficiently coordinate the efforts of a team toward accomplishing a common goal.

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 72,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centres in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry.

For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate

Goodyear is proud to offer equal employment opportunities where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the application or recruitment process, please let us know. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

New Jobs

IT Manager