IT Manager (m/f/d) | CAIP Hungary Nyíregyháza, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg, Hungary · on-site Posted 2026-09-07 IT Manager (m/f/d) | CAIP HungaryCAIP Group is a global Tier 1 automotive supplier for premium interior components — instrument panels, door panels, and decorative trims — for leading European OEMs. As part of our European expansion we are building a new manufacturing facility in Nyíregyháza.There is no IT landscape here yet. You will build it: infrastructure, core systems, security architecture, and the local IT organization. What you decide in the first year will run the plant for the next decade.Your first 18 monthsSet up plant IT infrastructure from scratch — network, shopfloor connectivity, server and cloud footprint, end-user environment.Bring SAP, MES, and WMS live for start of production, integrated with our group systems and with OEM EDI interfaces.Establish the security and governance framework required for TISAX assessment and GDPR compliance.Build the local IT team and the external partner network that will support 3-shift operation.Your ongoing responsibilitiesSystems and operationsOwn the plant's core business systems — SAP, MES, APS, WMS, SRM, EDI — and their availability during production hours.Run IT infrastructure and asset lifecycle: procurement, deployment, maintenance, upgrades, decommissioning.Ensure operational continuity for a plant running around the clock, including a defined on-call and escalation model.Cybersecurity and complianceDefine and enforce IT security policies, access control, and data protection standards.Run risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and disaster recovery planning — and test the recovery, not just the plan.Maintain TISAX and GDPR compliance and lead incident response with internal and external partners.DigitalizationDrive system integration, shopfloor data transparency, and process digitalization in line with the group's Industry 4.0 roadmap.Work with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance to turn operational problems into IT solutions — not the other way round.Feed IT investment priorities into plant and group planning.Team and partnersBuild and lead the local IT team; steer external service providers against clear SLAs.Manage vendors, integrators, and contracts with a focus on cost and service quality.Represent IT in customer audits, OEM assessments, and internal reviews.Your profileDegree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Network Engineering, or comparable technical qualification.7+ years in IT management in manufacturing, ideally automotive; experience in a greenfield setup or plant ramp-up is a decisive advantage.Hands-on knowledge of SAP and manufacturing systems (MES, WMS, APS, SRM) and of OEM EDI communication.Solid grounding in infrastructure, OT/IT security, and automotive compliance requirements — TISAX experience strongly preferred.Fluent Hungarian and English. Chinese is a clear advantage in daily work with our headquarters.Able to operate in a matrix: you set the local direction while working within group IT standards.What we offerFull ownership of the IT landscape of a new plant — greenfield, not maintenance.Direct reporting line to [Plant Manager / Group IT], short decision paths, real budget responsibility.Long-term perspective in a fast-growing global Tier 1 organization.Competitive package including relocation support Frequently asked questionsHow do I apply for the IT Manager (m/f/d) | CAIP Hungary role?You can apply directly on this page — submit your CV and contact details through the application form, no account required.