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Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award‑winning technologies for vehicle OEMs. We're focused on the areas of greatest market need – safety, security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency, and emissions. Join the Stoneridge team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products.

Job Summary

• Enable business and IT leaders to make investment decisions that balance operational demands with the organization's strategic vision.
• Strive to automate all processes to minimize IT infrastructure labor throughout the enterprise.
• Participate in the creation and maintenance of enterprise‑wide technology standards and practices.
• Develop and maintain information security policy.

Principle Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction and definition of IT architecture to support the business strategy.
• Review and analyze architectural requirements for the organization.
• Ensure conceptual completeness of technical solutions.
• Participate in IT Infrastructure management meetings with Global IT Architect & Cybersecurity Director.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of company's IT management systems.
• Develop, document, communicate and enforce technology standards, policies, and procedures.
• Lead highly complex projects requiring cross‑domain architectural expertise.
• Research emerging technologies to improve information security and reduce labor.
• Conduct security research and stay abreast of latest security issues.
• Design, develop, document, and oversee implementation of enterprise‑wide IT systems.
• Manage exceptions to architectural standards at an enterprise level.
• Lead teams in developing technology plans.
• Provide training for infrastructure team members on enterprise‑wide IT systems.
• Search for new ways to improve information security and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure availability and responsiveness of the Global communications network.
• Deploy systems safely and securely to protect company assets.
• Develop and publish Information Security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Participate in the creation, maintenance, and testing of enterprise‑wide disaster recovery plans.
• Provide second level support for global infrastructure team as needed.
• Support IT operations after hours 24x7 on an emergency basis.
• Travel to other Stoneridge locations to provide temporary IT support when needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience And Knowledge

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• IT designations and active certifications a plus.
• Ten years of experience in an IT position, preferably enterprise‑level.
• Proven experience in IT systems design and development.
• Leadership experience managing multiple, large, cross‑functional teams or projects.
• Strong understanding of information processing principles and practices.
• In-depth technical knowledge of cloud, network, PC, and platform operating systems.
• Expert knowledge of IT management systems.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft System Center technologies.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Technologies and cloud technologies.
• Experience with Amazon Web Services.
• Proven Active Directory and PowerShell scripting abilities.
• Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem‑solving abilities.

Working At Stoneridge Offers You

• A global atmosphere with colleagues all over the globe.
• Market competitive compensation and healthcare benefits.
• Talented, high‑energy IT colleagues with strong communication and collaboration.
• Employee involvement and fun work events.

Stoneridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the applicable laws in the countries we operate. Stoneridge also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.