BorgWarner is seeking a dynamic and results-driven IT Manager to lead IT operations and strategy across its Heidelberg and Arnstadt sites. This role acts as a bridge between business and IT, driving digital transformation, ensuring service excellence, and aligning technology initiatives with operational goals.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Strategic IT Planning: Translate site business goals into actionable IT initiatives following the global strategies</li><li>Project Leadership: Lead and support local IT projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment</li><li>Service Management: Oversee daily IT operations, system uptime, incident response, and SLA performance</li><li>Team Leadership: Manage and develop local IT technicians to ensure consistent service and technical growth</li><li>Business Partnership: Gather and translate business requirements into IT solutions that add value</li><li>Budget Oversight: Manage site-level IT budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization</li><li>Security and Compliance: Implement IT security protocols and manage change processes to ensure continuity</li></ul><h2>Core requirements</h2><ul><li>Education: Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master's preferred)</li><li>Experience: 10+ years in IT, including 5+ years in management; automotive industry experience preferred</li><li>Language Skills: German &amp; English - mandatory, business fluent</li><li>Frameworks and Methodologies: Familiarity with ITIL, Agile/Scrum; certifications are a plus</li><li>Technical Skills: SAP ERP experience; knowledge of digital manufacturing (IoT, Industry 4.0, RPA)</li><li>Analytical Abilities: Strong business analysis, ROI development, and systems design skills</li><li>Communication and Leadership: Excellent interpersonal skills; proven ability to lead teams and engage stakeholders</li><li>Service Orientation: Experience with service management frameworks and vendor coordination</li></ul>Internal Use Only: SalaryGlobal Terms of Use and Privacy Statement Carefully read the BorgWarner Privacy Policy before using this website. Your  ability to access and use this website and apply for a job at BorgWarner are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.Please access the linked document by clicking <a href="https://www.borgwarner.com/legal/privacy-policy-for-online-applications">here</a><a href="http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1274940O/3m-jobs-country-data-privacy-statements-external.pdf">,</a> select the geographical area where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.Career Scam Disclaimer:  BorgWarner makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website.  To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by BorgWarner.  Applicants should never provide their national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online.  Job applicants are invited to contact BorgWarner through BorgWarner’s website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.

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IT Manager

BorgWarner is seeking a dynamic and results-driven IT Manager to lead IT operations and strategy across its Heidelberg and Arnstadt sites. This role acts as a bridge between business and IT, driving digital transformation, ensuring service excellence, and aligning technology initiatives with operational goals.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Strategic IT Planning: Translate site business goals into actionable IT initiatives following the global strategies</li><li>Project Leadership: Lead and support local IT projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment</li><li>Service Management: Oversee daily IT operations, system uptime, incident response, and SLA performance</li><li>Team Leadership: Manage and develop local IT technicians to ensure consistent service and technical growth</li><li>Business Partnership: Gather and translate business requirements into IT solutions that add value</li><li>Budget Oversight: Manage site-level IT budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization</li><li>Security and Compliance: Implement IT security protocols and manage change processes to ensure continuity</li></ul><h2>Core requirements</h2><ul><li>Education: Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master's preferred)</li><li>Experience: 10+ years in IT, including 5+ years in management; automotive industry experience preferred</li><li>Language Skills: German &amp; English - mandatory, business fluent</li><li>Frameworks and Methodologies: Familiarity with ITIL, Agile/Scrum; certifications are a plus</li><li>Technical Skills: SAP ERP experience; knowledge of digital manufacturing (IoT, Industry 4.0, RPA)</li><li>Analytical Abilities: Strong business analysis, ROI development, and systems design skills</li><li>Communication and Leadership: Excellent interpersonal skills; proven ability to lead teams and engage stakeholders</li><li>Service Orientation: Experience with service management frameworks and vendor coordination</li></ul>Internal Use Only: SalaryGlobal Terms of Use and Privacy Statement Carefully read the BorgWarner Privacy Policy before using this website. Your &nbsp;ability to access and use this website and apply for a job at BorgWarner are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.Please access the linked document by clicking <a href="https://www.borgwarner.com/legal/privacy-policy-for-online-applications">here</a><a href="http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1274940O/3m-jobs-country-data-privacy-statements-external.pdf">,</a> select the geographical area where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.Career Scam Disclaimer:&nbsp; BorgWarner makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website.&nbsp; To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by BorgWarner. &nbsp;Applicants should never provide their national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online. &nbsp;Job applicants are invited to contact BorgWarner through BorgWarner’s website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.

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