IT Manufacturing Relationship Manager

job summary:

We are seeking a dynamic Manufacturing IT Relationship Manager to bridge the gap between manufacturing operations and digital technology. In this role, you will act as the primary IT partner for site leadership at a premier, large-scale electronics manufacturing facility, ensuring technology strategies align with production demands. You will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Responsibilities

Act as the Strategic IT Liaison: Serve as the primary IT interface for plant leadership, translating complex operational needs into actionable digital strategies.

Drive Digital Roadmap & Strategy: Define, own, and evolve the plant-level manufacturing IT roadmap while aligning local initiatives with global corporate standards.

Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with plant management, supply chain, quality, and global IT delivery teams to prioritize tech initiatives and manage project scope.

Promote Innovation: Advocate for value-driven digital solutions that enhance plant safety, product quality, operational performance, and cost efficiency.

Support Compliance & Audits: Ensure all localized IT solutions fully support continuous improvement initiatives and comply with SOX requirements and audit standards.

Problem Solve & Improve: Apply structured analysis to critical technology and process issues, driving improvements through performance reviews and action follow-ups.

Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Process Management, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience).

Minimum of 7 years of technical experience, featuring at least 5 years in IT business partnership roles specifically within a manufacturing environment (OR 5 to 8 years in IT service management with at least 3 years in a management/leadership position).

Extensive leadership experience across IT business partnering, service delivery, and technical program management.

Proven stakeholder management skills with a demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and advise senior plant and business leaders.

Ability to travel approximately 10% to 20% as required for key projects.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

Experience operating within highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Background in electronics manufacturing or high-volume production sectors.

Direct experience managing IT compliance within a SOX-regulated framework.

Skills

IT Business Partnering & Relationship Management

Manufacturing IT Strategy & Roadmapping

Cross-Functional Stakeholder Alignment

IT Service Management (ITSM)

Program & Project Scope Management

SOX Compliance & IT Auditing

Continuous Improvement & Process Analysis

location: Fremont, California

job type: Permanent

salary: $150,000 - 160,000 per year

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

We are seeking a dynamic Manufacturing IT Relationship Manager to bridge the gap between manufacturing operations and digital technology. In this role, you will act as the primary IT partner for site leadership at a premier, large-scale electronics manufacturing facility, ensuring technology strategies align with production demands. You will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Strategic IT Liaison: Serve as the primary IT interface for plant leadership, translating complex operational needs into actionable digital strategies.
• Drive Digital Roadmap & Strategy: Define, own, and evolve the plant-level manufacturing IT roadmap while aligning local initiatives with global corporate standards.
• Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with plant management, supply chain, quality, and global IT delivery teams to prioritize tech initiatives and manage project scope.
• Promote Innovation: Advocate for value-driven digital solutions that enhance plant safety, product quality, operational performance, and cost efficiency.
• Support Compliance & Audits: Ensure all localized IT solutions fully support continuous improvement initiatives and comply with SOX requirements and audit standards.
• Problem Solve & Improve: Apply structured analysis to critical technology and process issues, driving improvements through performance reviews and action follow-ups.

Qualifications Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Process Management, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Minimum of 7 years of technical experience, featuring at least 5 years in IT business partnership roles specifically within a manufacturing environment (OR 5 to 8 years in IT service management with at least 3 years in a management/leadership position).
• Extensive leadership experience across IT business partnering, service delivery, and technical program management.
• Proven stakeholder management skills with a demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and advise senior plant and business leaders.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% to 20% as required for key projects.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience operating within highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Background in electronics manufacturing or high-volume production sectors.
• Direct experience managing IT compliance within a SOX-regulated framework.

Skills

• IT Business Partnering & Relationship Management
• Manufacturing IT Strategy & Roadmapping
• Cross-Functional Stakeholder Alignment
• IT Service Management (ITSM)
• Program & Project Scope Management
• SOX Compliance & IT Auditing
• Continuous Improvement & Process Analysis

qualifications:

Must-Have Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Process Management, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience).

Minimum of 7 years of technical experience, featuring at least 5 years in IT business partnership roles specifically within a manufacturing environment (OR 5 to 8 years in IT service management with at least 3 years in a management/leadership position).

Extensive leadership experience across IT business partnering, service delivery, and technical program management.

Proven stakeholder management skills with a demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and advise senior plant and business leaders.

Ability to travel approximately 10% to 20% as required for key projects.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

Experience operating within highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Background in electronics manufacturing or high-volume production sectors.

Direct experience managing IT compliance within a SOX-regulated framework.

Skills

IT Business Partnering & Relationship Management

Manufacturing IT Strategy & Roadmapping

Cross-Functional Stakeholder Alignment

IT Service Management (ITSM)

Program & Project Scope Management

SOX Compliance & IT Auditing

Continuous Improvement & Process Analysis

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.


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