Position Summary: Astemo Americas, Inc. is a Tier 1 supplier of automotive systems for automotive and non-automotive applications. The IT Governance Senior Manager is responsible for leading and maintaining the IT Governance framework across the Americas region. This role provides executive oversight for IT risk management, controls oversight, policy governance, audit coordination, and remediation management to ensure a strong and compliant operational environment. This position establishes the governance tone for the regional IT organization by proactively identifying risks, emerging control gaps, and compliance concerns. This role provides early visibility into operational or compliance risks and drives corrective actions before they become significant audit or business issues and serves as the regional authority for governance posture, control maturity, and audit readiness across IT operations. This is a corporate / regional position located within the AM Region reporting into the Farmington Hills, MI location.

Essential Functions

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Duties

IT Governance Leadership & Strategy Lead and maintain the regional IT Governance framework. Establish governance priorities aligned with company objectives, risk tolerance, and regulatory requirements. Define governance expectations, accountability, and behavioral standards for IT operations. Promote a proactive governance culture focused on risk awareness and operational discipline. Risk Management & Internal Controls Provide oversight of regional IT risk management activities including: Risk identification and assessment Development and maintenance of control frameworks Control effectiveness monitoring Evaluate and monitor internal IT controls to support operational and regulatory compliance. Identify emerging operational and compliance risks and escalate as appropriate. Drive continuous improvement of control maturity across the region. Audit Liaison & Compliance Oversight Serve as the primary regional liaison for IT audit activities Oversee audit readiness processes including: Auditor communication and coordination Process owner identification Evidence collection and validation Audit response coordination Ensure consistent audit preparedness across regional sites. Deficiency Remediation Oversight Provide oversight for remediation planning and execution of audit and control findings. Monitor remediation progress and ensure accountability of responsible owners. Validate that corrective actions address root causes and support long-term control maturity. Escalate high-risk or delayed remediation items to leadership. Policy Governance & Compliance Oversee evaluation, development, and maintenance of IT policies and procedures. Ensure policies align with corporate requirements while supporting practical regional execution. Promote policy awareness and compliance across IT teams. Drive continuous improvement of governance standards and processes. Change Governance & Operational Oversight Provide oversight of governance and risk considerations within IT change management processes. Ensure change activities are executed with appropriate risk evaluation and documentation. Partner with operational leaders to balance agility with control discipline. Leadership & Collaboration Provide leadership and direction to IT Governance team members. Establish performance expectations, development plans, and governance priorities. Serve as a peer member of the IT leadership team contributing to strategic direction, organizational planning, and operational decision-making. Partner with peer IT leadership to ensure governance enables operational efficiency while maintaining appropriate risk and compliance guardrails.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong understanding of IT governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks. Ability to translate governance requirements into practical operational expectations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive risk mindset. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact at all organizational levels. Strong leadership presence with ability to influence without direct authority. High degree of integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment. Ability to operate effectively in deadline-intensive environments with multiple priorities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field. Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent experience) preferred.

Experience

7+ years progressive leadership experience in IT Governance, Risk Management, Internal Controls or Audit-related roles. Demonstrated experience managing: IT Governance frameworks Policy and controls development Audit coordination and compliance Deficiency remediation oversight Change management governance

Experience

supporting multi-site and/or multi-country organizations strongly preferred. Working knowledge of Automotive manufacturing environments desired. Supervisory

Responsibilities

Direct management of department members. Working conditions: Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Travel: Occasional domestic and international travel may be required. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin. At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position. At Astemo, innovation drives our passion for excellence. As a global leader in the mobility sector, we are dedicated to shaping the future through advanced technology, sustainable practices and a commitment to empowering our diverse team of talented individuals. We believe that our greatest asset is our people. With a rich legacy of pioneering breakthroughs and forward-thinking mindset, we continuously seek exceptional individuals who share our vision and ambition to redefine the mobility industry. As you explore our website, we invite you to discover exciting career opportunities across various disciplines and regions. Whether you are an experienced professional or new graduate, there is a place for you to thrive and make a meaningful impact within our dynamic global community. Join us in driving innovation, shaping the future and unlocking new possibilities in the mobility industry. Your journey begins here at Astemo. For Data Privacy queries or technical support, please email us.