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GKN Aerospace · 1 day ago

IT Manager

Garden Grove, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$131K/yr - $164K/yr

8+ years exp

GKN Aerospace is a leader in aerospace and defense manufacturing, dedicated to innovation and quality. The Senior Manager of Information Technology & Business Systems provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of IT infrastructure and business systems, ensuring compliance with industry regulations while enhancing production efficiency and overall business performance.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Define and execute IT strategy aligned with aerospace and defense manufacturing objectives, including compliance with DFARS, NIST 800-171, and ITAR requirements

Stay current on emerging technologies and recommend adoption to improve manufacturing processes, engineering collaboration, and secure data exchange

Develop annual IT plans covering ERP, MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), and infrastructure to support production and quality assurance

Establish IT policies and governance frameworks ensuring cybersecurity, export control compliance, and adherence to corporate standards

Manage IT budgets and optimize technology investments for cost efficiency and scalability

Direct and manage IT projects end-to-end by defining scope, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements

Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive consensus, mitigate risks, and deliver technology initiatives on time and within budget

Establish project governance and reporting frameworks that track progress, manage resources, and provide transparent communication to leadership and business partners

Lead design, implementation, and maintenance of secure network infrastructure across multiple manufacturing sites

Ensure high availability and redundancy for mission-critical systems supporting production and defense programs

Implement and maintain cybersecurity programs aligned with CMMC, NIST, and DFARS standards

Protect sensitive defense-related data against unauthorized access, loss, or modification

Develop and enforce backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans for regulated environments

Conduct regular audits and vulnerability assessments to ensure compliance with government and customer requirements

Collaborate with operations, engineering, and program management teams to identify technology needs and deliver secure, efficient solutions

Provide executive-level reporting on IT performance, compliance status, and strategic initiatives

Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for technology services and solutions within defense compliance frameworks

Acts as the IT Business Partner for a site or site cluster, representing the IT function as a member of the Site Leadership Team

Supports adherence to Global and Regional IT standards, ensuring they are adopted and that IT systems are utilized to their full potential with assistance from global functions as required

Coordinate with IT Functional Leads to ensure appropriate service levels for infrastructure, applications, security, and the service desk

Qualification

IT infrastructure managementCybersecurity frameworksERP managementCompliance requirementsProject managementLeadership skillsVendor managementStakeholder engagementDisaster recovery planningCommunication skillsTeam collaboration