Information Systems Manager at Howmet Aerospace LaPorte

Overview

Information Systems Manager job at Howmet Aerospace. LaPorte County, IN. Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and light weighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world.

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• 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.

• 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.

• 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.