IT Director

Job Information

• Job Identification:

• Job Category:
Information Technology

• Posting Date:, 03:38 AM

• Locations: 3016 W Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA, 90505, US (On-site)

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Job Schedule:

Full time

• Export-Controlled Data:
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

Responsibilities

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking an IT Director to develop and deliver an IT strategy to modernize the technology of the HFS business unit. This role will be located in Torrance, CA. HFS holds the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we re the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aero engines.

Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the global IT function, including manufacturing and distribution centers located in many regions around the world.

The right candidate will have experience with ERP system implementations, such as QAD, Infor LN, Oracle, or other mid-market ERP systems. He /She will have experience managing on premise and cloud-based infrastructure and applications. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining cybersecurity (CMMC) certification. In addition, this resource will drive the introduction and adoption of innovative technology to drive improved business outcomes.

Primary Purpose of the Function

• This is a global function responsible for leading the Information Systems organizations that support the Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) business unit.

• Provide cost effective delivery of information systems and reliability of the computing environment within HFS s infrastructure and systems. Plans, directs, and controls all global IS activities for the Business Unit within the framework of Howmet Aerospace s strategy, guidelines and policies.

• Related business statistics include....
- Over 20 Operating and Administrative Facilities
- Total IT Spend: ~$20M
- Total Number of Employees: ~5500
- Total Number of IT Department Employees: ~80

• The Director of Information Technology develops and drives global Information Systems strategy consistent with business unit and corporate goals and objectives across all HFS global locations. This includes:

- ERP consolidation roadmap and strategy
- Acquisition integration
- Annual global IT budget (expense and capital)
- Support productivity, operational excellence, production operations
- Enable global supply chain, support global growth
- Support sales, logistics, and functions working across sites
- Enable automation strategy and use of AI/ML
- Provide timely business information to all stakeholders
- Support Howmet/Customer/Industry requirements and compliance
- Secure business data and intellectual property

• The role coordinates IT service delivery between multiple IT groups (e.g. Corporate IT), site IT organizations (e.g. Torrance, Waco), and the various other organizations within the business units.

• The Director of Information Technology is accountable for driving security and compliance policies across the global businesses such that IS controls are in place that meet or exceed Howmet Aerospace s ASAT standards, SOX, and CMMC requirements.

Major Activities/Key Challenges

• Develop and guide IT strategy and project implementation across HFS locations in 10 countries.

• Manage annual IS spend of ~$20M for operating cost, chargebacks, and capital projects.

• Own the IS capital planning process; guide and approve all IT-related capital expenditures.

• Advocate and implement the Howmet Aerospace Corporate IT strategy as established by the CIO Lead Team

• Recommend and implement common systems solutions covering all locations and functions.

• Drive ERP system implementation across all sites.

• Lead the IT function during inorganic growth/acquisition opportunities; manage strategic integration projects to implement standard Howmet Aerospace and HFS infrastructure,…