Bridgestone is dedicated to "serving society with superior quality." Our mission and values ensure world-class customer service and inspire us to be an outstanding corporate citizen in the communities in which we live and work.
Our engineers push the boundaries of what’s possible to improve performance, safety and quality. Like you, we’re driven to be the best. And it starts with our passion for innovation.
Job Summary
This role is responsible for leading and managing end-to-end IT infrastructure and operations across multiple business units, including Manufacturing, Sales & Distribution, and Retail. The position ensures high system availability, security, and scalability while supporting digital transformation (DX) and AI initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Infrastructure & Cloud Management Design, implement, and manage Hybrid Cloud environments (on-premise, private, and public cloud) to support business needs. Oversee servers, storage, and virtualization systems to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
- Manufacturing & Business Operations Support Manage IT/OT infrastructure in manufacturing plants to ensure zero downtime. Support business systems such as POS and warehouse management.
- Digital Transformation & AI Enablement Provide infrastructure and computing capabilities for DX and AI/ML projects. Integrate modern technologies to accelerate digital initiatives.
- Project Management Lead IT infrastructure projects end-to-end, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and budget. Coordinate with stakeholders and vendors.
- Operations & Service Management Oversee daily IT operations, including incident, problem, and change management. Monitor system health and manage IT asset lifecycle.
- Cybersecurity & Compliance Ensure compliance with IT security standards and policies. Develop and maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR).
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management Manage external vendors and act as a technical advisor to internal stakeholders.
- Team Leadership Lead, develop, and upskill IT infrastructure teams. Handle resource planning and performance management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
- Strong experience in: Virtualization (e.g., VMware, HCI) Hybrid Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) IT infrastructure across manufacturing and business operations Supporting DX and AI-related systems
- Proven leadership and team management experience
- Able to communicate in English (TOEIC Scores at least 500)
Skills
Local contract terms only
Understanding that Serving Society with Superior Quality is our heritage and our mission, and embracing our responsibility to future generations as a global leader in our industries, Bridgestone and its teammates around the world employ innovation and technology to improve the way people move, live, work and play.
