Howmet Aerospace · 14 hours ago
Information Systems Manager
La Porte, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHowmet Aerospace Inc. is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Information Systems Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating Information Systems operations for assigned manufacturing facilities, overseeing IT teams, and ensuring reliable and secure technology services.
AerospaceManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day IT operations for the location(s), ensuring high system availability, minimal production downtime, and effective prioritization of service requests and projects
Supervise, mentor, and develop IS team members, including performance management, training, and workload balancing
Partner with plant and business unit leadership to understand operational priorities and translate them into actionable IS objectives
Oversee the installation, maintenance, and performance of local infrastructure—including servers, network equipment, end-user devices, and communication systems
Lead initiatives to modernize and optimize local IT infrastructure, including hardware refresh cycles and security patch management
Provide application and infrastructure support for the location’s MES environment
Ensure compliance with corporate, business unit, and audit requirements, including ITAR and cybersecurity policies
Maintain secure environments by managing access controls, patching, and data protection in alignment with global IS standards
Support and enforce change management, data governance, and IT documentation policies
Plan and execute local IS projects aligned with company strategy and business needs
Coordinate with regional and global IT teams to implement company-wide initiatives
Collaborate with automation engineers to assist in the support of process control and automation infrastructure that interfaces with manufacturing systems
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure technology stability in production environments
Serve as the primary IS contact for the facility, facilitating effective communication between business leaders, corporate IT, and external providers
Promote the strategic direction of the organization by aligning local initiatives with broader IT and business goals
Participate in local leadership and staff meetings to align technology priorities with operational objectives
Maintain familiarity with new technology trends and evaluate opportunities for improvement
Comply with all health, safety, and environmental requirements
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Institution
5 years of experience in management information systems
5 years supervisory experience required
Ability to occasionally push, pull or lift up to 40 lbs. for work related reasons
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items
Preferred
Strong management background supporting teams with remote members and organizations
4 years of project management skills managing midrange – large projects
A strong understanding of ERP/MES environments and the workflow associated
Strong knowledge and technical capabilities in an Infrastructure primarily supporting Microsoft environments, databases and servers
Understanding for process control environments, robotics, historians and supporting infrastructures
Skilled at prioritizing and handling multiple objectives, projects for self and members of the team
Company
Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace produces jet engine components, aerospace fasteners, and forged wheels for aerospace and defense applications.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2016-10-21IPO
Leadership Team
Lola Lin
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Jarrod Veal
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
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