Manager, I.S.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager, I.S. to join our dynamic team at Mississauga, ON - Canada.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Technical Manager is responsible for leading the implementation of technology solutions that support Nissan’s business objectives. This role oversees project execution, vendor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful delivery of infrastructure and application initiatives. The manager will lead internal teams and external partners to drive operational excellence, innovation, and alignment with enterprise standards. The role manages a team of individuals whose primary objectives are application development, maintenance and customer relationship management for Nissan Canada Finance Captive and Nissan Motor Acceptance Company (NMAC) Lending Systems (Originations, Servicing etc.)

A Day in the Life:

• Manage and maintain the product in-take process, ensure resources assigned to highest impact/benefit initiatives, and ensure status of prioritization and product portfolio is well communicated to management and staff.
• Manage technology outsource vendor relationships. Develop agreements, objectives, SLAs and manage vendors to ensure efficient and cost-effective use of resources and services.
• Participates/Initiate in business process reengineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participates in annual budget planning process, understand all costs (product roadmap, software, maintenance, etc.), manage and develop initiatives to reduce costs and budget.
• Ensure solutions and architecture is well thought out, meets standard, approved by enterprise review board, provides high availability, uses standard hardware & software, and maximize regional/global reuse & supportability.
• Ensures applications under span of control adhere to cyber security standards, technology standards, processes and policies.
• For the business unit and/or technology area, you support, understand the business strategy, and align the required project portfolio, initiatives and budget to support it.
• Establish the plan, timing an order of initiatives that support the business strategy/initiatives, maintains current levels of hardware/software, plans and supports cloud migration of core systems and accounts for changes in regulations, information security.
• Manage internal staff, external contractors, vendor resources and/or offshore resources. Supervise and provide leadership, coaching, guidance, training and staff development.
• Support diversity and inclusion. Ensure all employees’ opinions are valued equally.

Who We’re Looking for:

Job Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of vendor management, contract management, customer relationship management; project management skills; strong working knowledge of automotive business systems; oral and written communications skills; interpersonal skills; and conflict resolution skills.

Years of Experience: Seven or more years of IS/IT experience, or related experience.

Supervisory Experience: Five or more years directly, or indirectly, managing technical delivery teams and/or projects.

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, or equivalent. Technology, Management.

Travel Required: As needed.

Desired: Cloud Practitioner certification is an asset. Program/project management certifications a plus.

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation.

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP).

All employment is contingent upon successful completion of background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and as permitted by applicable statutes and regulations.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.

Salary Range: $110,032.00 - $137,665.00