IT Manager

Sumitomo Electric U.S.A. Holdings, Inc. (SEUHO), a Sumitomo Electric Group company, isu00A0looking for a full-time IS Manager in San Marcos, CA. This position reports to the General Manager, IS.u00A0

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate with SEI to develop and execute business unit IT strategies.u00A0

• Build strong working relationships with SEI group staff.u00A0
• Work with U.S. and Japan management to develop and execute IT strategies and operations.
• Set goals, track metrics, allocate resources, and adjust plans as needed.
• Prepare documentation to support implementation and business requirements.
• Communicate with SEI Japan in English and/or Japanese, as needed.

Supervise the IT team.u00A0

• Support hiring, training, coaching, development, and discipline for IT team members.u00A0
• Build strong team communication and working relationships.
• Delegate responsibilities, coordinate schedules, and support team goals and operations.
• Evaluate performance and provide feedback to improve team effectiveness.
• Assign staff and resources based on priorities and workload.

Manage IT projects.u00A0

• Define project requirements, budgets, schedules, resources, and deliverables.u00A0
• Manage projects from planning through completion to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Create project documentation, work breakdown structures, and activity plans.
• Report project status, risks, and issues to management and stakeholders in a timely manner.

Plan and implement process and procedure improvements.u00A0

• Work with local staff to gather requirements and identify business benefits.u00A0
• Document change scope for development and support teams.
• Work with management to calculate ROI and obtain approvals.
• Coordinate testing and document results.
• Track ROI and other metrics to evaluate results.

Qualifications

Essential Skillsu00A0

• Strong accuracy, attention to detail, communication, multitasking, and vendor relationship skills.u00A0
• Fluency in Japanese and English required, including speaking, reading, and writing in both languages.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from various stakeholders
• Strong organization and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing assignments.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw sound conclusions.
• Ability to raise issues proactively and in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good judgment, flexibility, initiative, and discretion.
• Ability to maintain records and follow applicable laws, policies, procedures, and practices.

u00A0

Supervisory / Leadershipu00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 u00A0

• Strong leadership skills, including problem solving, organization, resource management, and timely completion of critical tasks.u00A0
• Supervisory and management experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to apply knowledge and common sense to written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
• Ability to manage problems with several variables and limited standardization.

u00A0

Education & Work Experienceu00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 u00A0

• Bacheloru2019s degree from a four-year college or university, 10u201315 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.u00A0
• Proficiency with general office equipment and Microsoft Office applications.
• Programming experience with Java, JavaScript, C, C++, C#, and/or Visual Basic .NET.
• Experience managing relational databases such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, IBM DB2, MySQL, and/or PostgreSQL.
• Basic infrastructure and networking experience.
• Experience implementing and managing business applications, including ERP, CRM, MES, and related systems.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work may be required outside normal business hours, including weekends, as needed.u00A0
• Travel is required, including occasional domestic and international travel to locations such as Mexico, Brazil, and Japan by plane or car.
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment.
• The employee frequently sits and occasionally stands, walks, uses hands and fingers, and reaches with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must be able to read and analyze information in hard copy and on a computer screen, including visual measurements or identification.
• The employee must be able to communicate with business partners by telephone.

u00A0

The base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000 annually.u00A0

Compensation may vary depending on a number of factors, including a candidateu2019s experience, qualifications, skills, competencies and location.u00A0 Base pay is one part of the total compensation and benefits package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives.u00A0 u00A0

About Sumitomo Electric Group

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a recognized global technology leader with over 280,000 employees working at around 400 group companies in 40 countries.u00A0 Building on more than 120 years of innovation, today Sumitomo Electric is engaged in diversified business activities that support peopleu2019s daily lives and industries in five business segments: automotive, infocommunications, electronics, environment & energy, and industrial materials.u00A0 To learn more about Sumitomo Electric, please visit https://sumitomoelectric.com.u00A0 You can watch videos from our past interns and corporate profile from ouru00A0YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/SumitomoElectric/). u00A0Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric).u00A0

SEUHO is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.u00A0