Director, IT/ PMO

COMPANY:

TDK U.S.A. Corporation is the Americas Regional Headquarters of TDK Corporation, a global electronics company based in Japan and publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. TDK focuses on the demanding markets of information and communication technology, internet of things, automotive, industrial and consumer electronics. TDK's comprehensive product portfolio features electronic components, sensors, power supplies, energy devices, and more. TDK has a network of design, manufacturing, and sales locations in Asia, Europe and the Americas, with global revenues of more than $12 billion. TDK employs more than 113,000 people worldwide, including more than 4,500 in North and South America.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Regional IT Program Lead

• Operate as the day-to-day leader and primary program manager for the Regional IT Organization

• Help build a regional IT organization that scales well through a global tiered IT support model while enabling a level of autonomy for the TDK regional subsidiaries

• Translate Regional CIO direction into actionable roadmaps, priorities, and execution plans

• Identify common challenges and opportunities across subsidiaries and drive shared solutions

• Lead selection, adoption, and scaling of regional tools and platforms

• Coordinate cross-subsidiary initiatives, timelines, and dependencies

• Track KPIs, risks, cost efficiencies, and benefits realization

• Serve as liaison between GHQ IT, RHQ IT, and subsidiary IT leaders

• Prepare executive updates and strategic recommendations

B. Director of IT – TDK USA Corp. (TUC)

• Own end-to-end IT delivery for TUC

• Align IT strategy with local business leadership objectives

• Ensure operational stability, cybersecurity, and compliance

• Lead applications, infrastructure, and manufacturing/OT systems where applicable

• Drive modernization, efficiency improvements, and cost optimization

• Serve as a reference implementation for regional standards and best practices

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

• Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in IT/Engineering) preferred

• Professional certifications in program management or IT governance are preferred

Required Experience

• 12–15 years of progressive IT leadership experience

• Prior experience as Head of IT, IT Director, or equivalent leadership role

• Strong program and portfolio management experience

• Experience operating in multi-subsidiary or regional environments

• Proven ability to balance standardization with operational flexibility

• Experience managing enterprise platforms and complex IT environments

• Manufacturing systems / OT experience preferred (if applicable)

Leadership Profile

• Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline

• Comfortable operating at both executive and operational levels

• Influences without direct authority

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Pragmatic change leader who manages resistance effectively

Success Measures

• Fully operational Regional IT Organization with measurable outcomes

• Successful deployment of shared regional solutions delivering business value

• Improved cost efficiency, risk posture, and service consistency

• High IT performance and satisfaction within the core subsidiary

• Established credibility with regional and global stakeholders

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

TDK U.S.A. offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), pension, life insurance, vacation, and 13 paid holidays.

TDK U.S.A. offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k), pension, life insurance, vacation, and 13 paid holidays.

The starting annual base pay for this role is between 155,000 and 200,000 USD for San Jose, . The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

TDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer