Job Description

As the IT Manager, you lead the IT Department to ensure reliable, compliant, and business-aligned technology services. You drive SOX and non-SOX compliance, develop and motivate a high-performing team through structured plans and knowledge sharing, and support both local and regional IT projects to deliver measurable business results.
As an IT Manager, you take full ownership of IT operations, leading people, resources, and processes to deliver high-performance technology services across the organization.

What You'll Do

Lead IT Service Delivery

Manage capacity planning, KPI setup, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure exceptional IT service performance.

Ensure Compliance & Standards

Execute IT operational standards and procedures in alignment with SLA, Cybersecurity, SOX, and Non-SOX requirements for systems and devices.

Drive Project Execution

Oversee local IT project development, communicate progress to stakeholders, and collaborate with regional manufacturing teams to share resources and best practices. Represent your country in global and regional IT initiatives.

Manage Budgets

Plan, control, and optimize the IT Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and CAPEX budget to meet business objectives efficiently.

Build a High-Performance Team

Develop talent and implement succession planning to cultivate top performers and support the IT Center of Excellence.

What You Bring

A Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, IT, MIS, or related fields 10+ years of experience across IT support and operations, including SAP, infrastructure, systems, and application development Strong ability to translate business needs into effective IT solutions Solid understanding of SAP (Basis, Processes, Configurations, Master Data) Familiarity with ITIL and project management methodologies Knowledge of SOX compliance and IT security frameworks Technical expertise in LAN/WAN architecture, operating systems, applications, and backup technologies Experience in vendor negotiation and contract management
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Goodyear.com .




Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.