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IT Manager

Viana do Castelo II - PortugalFull-time2026-11-02 → 2026-11-10

Core

Fully accountable IT leader for all IT services at assigned plant(s) and/or tech center(s), ensuring stable, secure, and standardized service delivery aligned with enterprise strategies while championing AI adoption and automation.

Role type

Senior Site IT Manager (Manufacturing/OT)

Builds

Site-specific digital roadmap, AI/automation prototypes, and practical solutions for plant operations.

Domain

Automotive manufacturing, IT/OT convergence, Cybersecurity

Required skills

IT service management, OT/IT cybersecurity, AI adoption (Copilot, agents), low-code platforms (Power Platform), change management, budget management, team leadership, vendor management, incident escalation, digital transformation.

Preferred skills

Hands-on AI tooling (Copilot Studio, Azure AI), scripting, modern endpoint management, data fundamentals.

Technologies

Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Azure AI, MES, SCADA, IIoT, low-code platforms.

Responsibilities

Act as primary IT business partner for plant leadership; lead local digital roadmap and AI adoption; own IT/OT cybersecurity governance and compliance; manage site IT operations, incidents, and SLAs; lead and develop local IT team; manage site IT budget and vendor relationships.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership