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Canada

Aurora, Ontario, Ca

Aurora, Ontario, Ca

In addition to Strategy and Enterprise Architecture functions (described below), responsible for the vision and realization of an Enterprise Program / Project Management Office (PMO) for Magna Global IT covering the following:• Development of; training in, and ensuring compliance to standard project management methodologies• Development and implementation of a portfolio management process aligned with the yearly strategy and business plan review to ensure that the proper portfolio of activities is being focused on• Strategic reporting against the overall portfolio or projects both from a success / standard KPI perspective as well as reporting on the success of these various initiatives in realizing our strategy and desired future state• Development of a pool of Enterprise Project Managers

Responsible to ensure that the organization has a systematic approach to identify and address top IT priorities. Responsible for the development and evolution of an enterprise architecture program to serve Magna globally. Responsible for IT innovation and to ensure new and developing technologies and solutions are integrated, as appropriate into Magna’s IT strategy and initiatives.- Understand and translate business objectives into specific IT strategies, as well as key initiatives & investments to realize the IT strategies. - Ensures that IT and business planning are fully integrated on a continuous basis.- Articulate an overall architectural vision for Global IT- Define, publish and maintain enterprise reference architecture.- Evaluate architectural alternatives, and select preferred approaches for provisioning new enterprise capabilities- Track emerging technology trends and incorporate as appropriate

Provide regional leadership as head of Asia Pacific IT. Responsible, in conjunction with NA and EU leads for global strategic IT planning, implementation and support.In addition, global responsibility for Magna IT's ERP, MES and EDI strategy and solutions.

Provide regional leadership as head of Asia Pacific IT. Responsible, in conjunction with NA and EU leads for global strategic IT planning, implementation and support. In addition, lead several key global Magna initiatives in the area of IT OptimizationCreation and development of Magna IT's regional shared IT services groupCreation of a7x 24 IT Helpdesk in Shanghai to provide support services to Magna globallyDesign, implement and deploy a shared IT infrastructure for use by all Magna facilities in the region, using a fee-for-service model.Act as global lead for several key initiatives around IT OptimizationManage and leverage a culturally diverse team across the Asia Pacific region.Represent Magna International on Magna's IT Council

Provide executive leadership as head of global IT. Responsible for all aspects of strategic IT planning, implementation and support worldwide. Manage and deliver multiple large scale projects on time and within budget. Responsible for budgeting, design and support of all technology. Responsible for global budget in excess of 20 Million.Responsible for the redesign of the global IT organization to help ensure activities & governance in line with business priorities and regional realities. A geographically dispersed staff of differing cultures working together as one productive team.Responsible for the redesign of global IT architecture & standards to increase the value of IT to the business; the usability of IT services as well as the visibility data stored within IT systems.Standardization & normalization of the global ERP landscapePart of the Global Leadership TeamDeveloped a comprehensive enterprise-wide technology strategy to support the business planSupport an organization spanning over 12 countries in North America, Europe and Asia.

Provide regional leadership as head of Asia Pacific IT. Responsible, in conjunction with NA and EU leads, for all aspects of strategic IT planning, implementation and support. Responsible for a regional IT budget of 3 Million.Coordinate and manage all IT related activities for the Asia Pacific regionDevelopment of regional teams to provide support services for NA and EUDevelopment and deployment of standard regional SAP templateIT Governance and integration of regional joint venturesManage and leverage a culturally diverse team across the Asia Pacific region.

Provide leadership as head of global IT. Responsible for all aspects of strategic IT planning, implementation and support worldwide. Coordinate and manage global IT activities for Tesma InternationalEnsure IT activities aligned with business goals and objectivesEstablished and deployed global messaging systemEstablished and deployed global standard wide area network, including related services (IP addressing standards; DNS infrastructure etc. )Provide for the necessary shared IT infrastructure for global facilitiesDevelop, deploy and maintain global applications to facilitate necessary business processesCreated a global IS organization where nothing formal had existed beforeDeveloped a comprehensive enterprise-wide technology strategy to support the business planManage and leverage a globally diverse team within an organization spanning over 8 countries in North America, Europe and Asia.

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Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Literature & Philosophy

Honors Ba, English Language And Literature/Letters