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Tech Vans IO Charleston
Senior Manager Tech (IT)
Job Description
Job category:
IT/Telekommunikation Department:
Tech Vans IO Charleston Organization:
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC Location:
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC, Charleston, SC Start date: immediately Publication date: 18.09.2026 Job number:MER00048GC
Working time: Vollzeit Apply Job category:IT/Telekommunikation Department:
Tech Vans IO Charleston Organization:
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC Location:
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC, Charleston, SC Start date: immediately Publication date: 18.09.2026 Job number:MER00048GC
Working time: Vollzeit Apply Apply Tasks Shape the future today. The world is changing. The question is, what will be our contribution to the outcome? We have set the pace in the field of mobility from the very beginning, and we will continue to do so. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, interdisciplinary teams are developing the mobility of tomorrow. Our goal is to make mobility safer, simpler, and more sustainable for people across the globe. Put your pioneering spirit to good use: This is your opportunity to make a contribution that extends far beyond your job title. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, we offer you the perfect environment for your professional and personal growth. Cutting-edge training and promising career opportunities will help you to foster and expand your professional skill set as well as your individual strengths. Think, try, and thrive with us in collaborative work environments that spark game-changing concepts.Job Overview:
Responsible for the strategy and active roadmap of the IT organization. Lead and manage technology and business systems that enable continued scale and distributed growth. Define and curate metrics to measure the operating effectiveness, efficiency, and security of the company's technology systems and IT services.Responsibilities:
Ensure compliant IT operations, adequate application and infrastructure portfolio and IT roadmap based on Mercedes-Benz standards Planning, controlling and monitoring of the IT operation and escalation management Responsible for managing and coordinating system updates and enhancements with internal and external stakeholders. Manage, motivate and develop staff using target agreements and performance appraisals, founded on our mission statement & corporate values, and providing internal communications in order to achieve the agreed objectives. Serves as Information Security Officer (ISO) and Information Security Officer - Automation (ISO-A) ensuring Daimler security policies are implemented and data/information is protected by Cyber Threats. Provides awareness and transparency of security initiatives and policies to the facility. Implement definition of roles & responsibilities and ensure continual optimization thereof. Establish and manage the IT-Support organization for the Business areas Ensure that cybersecurity and regulatory requirements are addressed and implemented in the region/entity as required Responsible for implementing IT policy and best practice guides for the organization Ensure that all Group and local regulations, guidelines and works agreements, etc. that apply for the area of responsibility are complied with and are applied Contributes to the development and implementation of plant wide strategies Works with suppliers and internal Daimler Shared Services. Responsible for monitoring and finding ways to reduce costs and find efficiencies in contracts and Service Level Agreements. Leads regularly scheduled department meetings Other duties as assignedSupervisory Responsibilities:
- Leads team of direct reports
- Leads employees in line with organizational culture, values and guidelines
- Defines performance goals, conducts performance reviews
- Effectively communicates and engages employees to meet objectives
- Responsible for employee development and qualification
Financial Responsibilities:
- Manages budget and personnel allocation efficiently.
- Conveys budget distribution and cost saving processes to colleagues.
Qualifications Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or other technical discipline or in comparable studies.
- 8+ years of experience in a leadership role; directing, training, mentoring, and developing personnel in a high demanding environment. .
- Proven expertise and knowledge of IT technology related to network, server, client, and telecommunication environment.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Collaboration with external partners, suppliers.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Negotiating skills, personal ability to motivate people and to achieve the fulfillment of the local requirements
- Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
- Skills for conceptual and strategic development
- Deep Project Management skills
- Experience in intercultural organizations and leading a multicultural team Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC ("MBV Charleston") is a Ladson, South Carolina-based production entity that manufactures Sprinter vans for the U.
Lauren Ramel E-Mail:
lauren.ramel@mercedes-benz.com ApplyBenefits
- Dental Insurance
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An IT Manager manages all aspects of information technology, typically within small to medium enterprises. Manages staff and technology to deliver outcomes that meet business objectives.
$97,431 / year median in South Carolina
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