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Senior IT Manager

​in Dallas / Fort Worth 

​​​​Code - IT

Company Overview
MTU Maintenance Dallas, a vital part of the MTU Aero Engines group, specializes in aircraft engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). Our Fort Worth facility is currently undergoing a major expansion phase, positioning us for significant long-term growth in North America. With new infrastructure, production capabilities, and digital systems being introduced, this is an exciting time to join our team and shape the future of aviation maintenance technology.

Job Summary
We are seeking a visionary and hands-on Senior IT Manager to lead our IT function during this pivotal phase of growth. This role offers a rare opportunity to build an IT organization from the ground up, define core processes, and drive IT strategy tailored to support a rapidly expanding industrial operation. You will lead the implementation of enterprise and operational IT systems, with a focus on cloud-based solutions, production IT, building technology, and SAP integration, and supported by a global project team.

YOUR TASKS

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic IT Leadership in a High-Growth Environment

• Develop and execute a location-specific IT roadmap aligned with the MTU Group’s global IT strategy and supports Fort Worth’s expansion.
• Partner with local and global stakeholders to ensure technology aligns with business goals, production demands, and facility operations.
• Anticipate the IT needs of a growing organization, ensuring scalable, secure, and cost-effective systems are in place from the outset.

2. Organization Building & Process Design

• Lead the creation of a new IT organization: hire, mentor, and manage a high-performing local team.
• Define and implement IT processes, operational workflows, and service models to support both administrative and production areas.
• Introduce governance frameworks that ensure consistency, compliance, and service quality.

3. Operational Excellence & Infrastructure Oversight

• Oversee the deployment and integration of IT systems across production lines, facilities (Building IT), and business departments.
• Drive cloud-based solutions and hybrid architectures that support flexibility and future scalability.
• Ensure alignment with corporate cybersecurity, data protection, and infrastructure standards in close coordination with global IT units.

4. SAP, Production & Building IT Integration

• Lead the successful implementation and support of SAP systems and interfaces with production and facility systems.
• Ensure that IT infrastructure effectively supports industrial operations, shop-floor connectivity, and intelligent building technologies (e.g., access control, smart utilities).

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Service Delivery

• Act as the primary IT contact for site leadership, department heads, and global IT peers.
• Ensure seamless user experience through reliable IT support, proactive system management, and responsive service.

YOUR PROFILE

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive IT experience, including 3+ years in a senior or leadership role.
• Proven experience building or scaling IT operations in a production, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS, or hybrid environments).
• Familiarity with Production IT, Building IT, and shop-floor integration.
• Hands-on experience with SAP environments and enterprise system architecture.
• Excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, IT Management, or Engineering.
• Experience in the aviation, aerospace, or automotive sectors.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance in industrial settings.

OUR OFFER

• Attractive salaries in accordance with the IG Metall collective agreement, holiday and Christmas bonus and other special payments, profit sharing program and company pension scheme
• Good Work-life-balance: 35-hour week, 30 days holiday and flexible working time models with flex time options, possibility to work remotely
• Extensive further training opportunities and individual development programs 
• EGYM Wellpass and company sports groups 
• Mobility offerings like bike leasing, Deutschlandticket Job subsidy, commuter and company busses as well as car leasing offerings 
• E-charging stations and free parking spaces 
• Financial relocation support for new hires 
• Company restaurant and barista bar 
• Great teamspirit and employee events

We shape the future of aviation and bridge cultures and people. Our employees' diverse ideas, experiences and perspectives are essential to our success. As an employer, we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

READY?

Give your career a boost and send us your complete application. Please indicate your earliest possible start date and your salary requirement, and use our online application form, which you can access directly from this page.

We look forward to getting to know you.

Your Recruiter:

Coree Brickle