What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Associate Director – International Financial Services (iFIN) position at International Motors, LLC?
Position Overview:
For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience.
You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits.
Company Overview:
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HUB@International.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.
The IT Associate Director – International Financial Services (iFIN) is a senior IT leadership role responsible for partnering with international financial and operational leaders to define, fund, and execute technology strategies that enable business growth, operational excellence, and financial transparency. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across iFIN, including budgeting, governance, and auto shop floor operations, ensuring IT investments align with global business priorities and deliver measurable value.
The Associate Director operates as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, leading cross-functional, matrixed teams across regions to drive execution excellence, manage risk, and improve customer and stakeholder outcomes.
Responsibilities:
Strategy & Business Alignment
- Partner with the IT Business Partner, iFIN leadership, Traton Financial Services IT, and senior business executives to define, maintain, and execute the iFIN IT strategy in alignment with the global business vision and financial objectives.
- Translate international financial services strategies, including auto shop floor operations, into a multi-year IT roadmap that supports operational efficiency, scalability, compliance, and innovation.
- Serve as a recognized subject matter expert (SME) across international financial systems, shop floor technologies, and enabling platforms.
Operating Model, Governance & Budgeting
- Lead development and execution of the iFIN IT operating plan, including demand management, investment prioritization, and governance processes.
- Own IT financial management for iFIN, including budget planning, forecasting, cost optimization, and value realization.
- Coordinate cross-business and cross-region IT initiatives, ensuring alignment with Traton Financial Service standards while addressing local and regional needs.
- Ensure governance disciplines are consistently applied to projects, programs, and services.
Execution & Delivery Leadership
- Be accountable for execution against approved operating plans, ensuring delivery of IT programs and services on time, within budget, and aligned to business outcomes.
- Lead large-scale, cross-functional and cross-organizational teams of business and technical leaders in a global, matrixed environment.
- Proactively identify delivery risks and dependencies, implementing mitigation strategies to protect business results.
- Champion execution excellence by holding teams accountable and providing clear direction, coaching, and performance feedback.
Technology Enablement & Innovation
- Recommend, sponsor, and implement IT programs and initiatives that enable iFIN business priorities, including automation, shop floor integration, financial systems modernization, and data-driven decision making.
- Leverage systems integration and modern technology platforms to improve end-to-end business processes across international operations.
- Maintain awareness of industry trends and emerging technologies, applying them pragmatically to deliver competitive advantage.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Communicate IT strategy, execution status, risks, and opportunities clearly to executive and senior leaders.
- Act as a key liaison between business leadership and IT delivery teams, ensuring shared understanding of priorities and outcomes.
- Build strong partnerships that result in high levels of internal and external customer satisfaction.
Leadership Responsibilities
- Serve as an IT executive for the iFIN business unit, providing vision, leadership, and guidance across domestic and international operations.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within IT and across business partners.
- Influence without authority in a matrixed organization, driving alignment across functions and regions.
- Bachelor's degree and at least 9 years of information systems/information technology experience
- At least 5 years of management experience
OR
- Master's degree and at least 7 years of information systems/information technology experience
- At least 5 years of management experience
OR
- At least 12 years of information systems/information technology experience
- At least 5 years of management experience
- Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
- Strong business acumen with a broad understanding of international financial services and operational environments (cross-functional experience preferred).
- Strategic leadership experience with demonstrated success in IT strategy, budgeting, and governance.
- Conceptual and practical understanding of business process modeling, data architecture, and application development lifecycles.
- General knowledge of the IT industry, modern computing environments, and technology trends.
- Proven experience in systems integration and large-scale program delivery.
- Strong people leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, facilitation, and executive communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to assess, manage, and mitigate risk.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to visualize current and future business processes and enabling systems.
We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.
For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience.
You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits.
ABOUT TRATON
With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com.
International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HUB@International.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.