IT Application Manager

About Company

Established in Taiwan in 1974, Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) is the world’s largest electronics manufacturer. Foxconn is also the leading technological solution provider, and it continuously leverages its expertise in software and hardware to integrate its unique manufacturing systems with emerging technologies. By capitalizing on its expertise in Cloud Computing, Mobile Devices, IoT, Big Data, AI, Smart Networks, and Robotics / Automation, the Group has expanded not only its capabilities into the development of electric vehicles, digital health and robotics, but also three key technologies –AI, semiconductors and new-generation communications technology – which are key to driving its long-term growth strategy and the four core product pillars: Consumer Products, Enterprise Products, Computing Products and Components and Others.

About Job

The IT Application Manager is responsible for management and support of a portfolio of applications and technology solutions. The IT Application Manager has overall responsibility for the architecture, support, maintenance, deployment, and enhancement of commercial software applications. This role specifically focuses on MES and ERP applications. Additionally, the IT Application Manager is responsible for planning and overseeing technical development being executed by both internal and vendor led teams – while working collaboratively with business units delivering technical solutions that meet goals and objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead large IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems and services.
• Monitor performance of information technology systems to determine cost and productivity levels, and to make recommendations for improving the IT infrastructure.
• Analyze business requirements by partnering with key stakeholders across the organization to develop solutions for IT needs.
• Assess vendors and develop test strategies for new hardware and software.
• Provide leadership and manage the work activities of direct reports in the area of application development for Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) and the applications that includes new solutions and enhancement of existing systems.
• Collaborate with business and key IT stakeholders to plan, prioritize, and schedule applications development and enhancement requests, while providing direction and guidance to the applications development staff.
• Accountable for availability and performance of applications portfolio, including ownership of incidents and release management.
• Drives stakeholder satisfaction by delivering quality applications and support with controlled and planned change management.
• Communicate project status to various levels of management.
• Partner with leaders of other disciplines to ensure proposed solutions align with information, technology, infrastructure, business and security architectures.
• Provide oversight in standards adherence through reviews of project work including detailed technical specifications and application code.
• Proven experience in managing relationships with vendors/consultants, IT teams and internal stakeholders.
• A passion for all things tech and a drive to experiment with new technologies to see where they can benefit the business.
• An interest in staying hands-on technical as well as wearing that team management hat.

Education and Ideal Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Industry standard technical certifications or equivalent field experience may substitute.
• 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Expertise in business process analysis, requirements gathering, solution design and development, vendor management, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), enterprise application support (ERP), and a strong business understanding.
• Experience in a management or supervisory role on an application delivery team
• Experience leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT systems across various technologies.

Preferences and Qualifications

• Automotive manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize.
• Proven ability to assess business needs and translate them into relevant solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to communicate well, verbally and in writing, and have strong reading comprehension and listening skills.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• This position is basically 100% onsite role for production support and will work primarily in an office environment but should be able to walk down to the shop floor in the factory when required.
• Wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) when visiting the shop floor is required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Robust health, vision, and dental plans
• Competitive market salary
• Vacation plans and paid time-off
• Retirement and matching 401K
• Family and life insurance options

Foxconn provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Foxconn complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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