Description:
As the Manager, Digital Strategy & Transformation – IT (Information Technology/OT (Operational Technology) Integration and SMART Manufacturing you will lead the digital transformation of our manufacturing network with collaboration with Global Supply Chain teams and Global Business Services team by driving IT–OT convergence, deploying Industry 4.0 technologies, and enabling data-driven, connected operations. In this role you are responsible for shaping the SMART Factory roadmap, overseeing digital assessments across plants, and guiding the implementation of high-impact use cases that improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and sustainability. This role requires deep Digital Manufacturing /SMART Factory expertise, digital fluency, and strong stakeholder collaboration to drive transformation and user adoption.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with operational leadership, program management skills, and a passion for modernizing manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Roadmap Development
Define and maintain the SMART Factory vision, roadmap, and multi-year strategy.
- Align digital manufacturing priorities with business goals (cost, quality, safety, capacity, OEE, sustainability).
- Identify high-impact use cases for digital transformation (automation, analytics, IIoT, dashboards, AI/ML, MES enhancements, etc.).
Digital Maturity & Factory Assessment
- Lead IT/OT digital maturity assessments across manufacturing sites.
- Benchmark current systems, processes, and technologies against SMART Factory standards.
- Develop factory-level improvement plans and oversee prioritization of investments.
IT–OT Integration & Governance
- Ensure strong alignment between IT and OT organizations.
- Oversee architecture for data flow, system integration (MES, ERP, SCADA, historians, and edge devices).
- Establish cybersecurity standards for plant equipment, networks, and connected systems.
- Govern data integrity, access, and reliability across manufacturing systems.
Program & Project Leadership
- Manage end-to-end delivery of SMART Factory programs (from concept to deployment).
- Establish project milestones, budgets, resource plans, and KPIs.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (IT, Operations, Engineering, Quality, SHE, Logistics and broader Supply Chain Organization).
- Lead vendor/partner engagements for digital and automation solutions.
Technology Enablement & Deployment
- Oversee evaluation and deployment of Industry 4.0 technologies such as:
- IoT sensors and edge devices
- MES deployment / MOM solutions
- Digital twins (process, equipment, supply chain)
- Integration with ERP, PLM, Sourcing, Planning systems, etc.
- Autonomous systems / robotics, Advanced analytics, AI/ML,
- Predictive maintenance and connected worker tools
- Evaluate new digital manufacturing tools and emerging technologies.
- Ensure solutions meet scalability, security, and compliance requirements.
- Promote a culture of digital adoption and continuous improvement
- Use data and analytics to drive improvements in throughput, downtime reduction, yield, scrap, and labor productivity.
Stakeholder, Vendor, and Ecosystem Management
- Partner with BW, GBS, Lean, Manufacturing Engineering, manufacturing COE teams and others to identify optimization opportunities.
- Oversee relationships with technology partners, system integrators, and consultants.
- Ensure vendor solutions align with enterprise digital standards and long-term architecture.
- Define and Prioritize the Product Backlog: Create and maintain a prioritized product backlog based on business needs. This involves assessing the value and effort associated with each item and collaborating with stakeholders to reach consensus on prioritization decisions.