Description
Position: Manager Technology Transformation & Digital Solutions
We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Manager Technology Transformation & Digital Solutions to lead our organizations efforts in driving digital innovation and implementing cutting-edge technologies in the industrial manufacturing space. This role will focus on the successful deployment of smart manufacturing systems, leveraging AI, ML, IoT/IIoT, edge computing, advanced analytics, and vision AI systems to enable the company to embrace Industry 4.0 and achieve operational excellence. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership capabilities, technical expertise, and a passion for driving change in a complex and dynamic industry.
Responsibilities
Safety: Ensure personal safety, team safety, and vendor compliance with safety protocols.
Lead Technology Transformation: Manage and execute the end-to-end transformation of manufacturing operations, implementing digital solutions, Industry 4.0, IoT/IIoT, and advanced analytics.
Strategic Planning: Develop and drive the roadmap for digital transformation initiatives, aligning with business goals and industry best practices. Identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and scalability across operations.
AI/ML & Advanced Analytics: Oversee the development, deployment, and integration of AI, ML, and advanced analytics models to drive efficiency, predictive maintenance, and smarter decision-making.
Smart Manufacturing & Digital Twin: Establish smart manufacturing systems and digital twins for real-time monitoring and optimization of production processes.
Digital Thread & Integration: Ensure seamless integration of data from product design, manufacturing, supply chain, and post-production stages to optimize workflows.
Edge Computing: Implement solutions for real-time data processing at the point of operation, reducing latency and improving system responsiveness.
Vision AI Systems: Deploy vision AI systems for quality control, automation, and defect detection.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with engineering, IT, operations, and senior management to align digital technologies with business objectives.
Change Management: Drive organizational change initiatives, foster adoption of new technologies, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement.
Vendor Management: Evaluate and integrate best-in-class solutions from external technology vendors.
Budget Management: Manage budgets for technology transformation initiatives, ensuring efficient use of resources and tracking ROI.
Leadership: Mentor and lead a team of engineers, data scientists, and project managers to deliver transformation initiatives successfully.
Requirements
Specific Experience Required
Management of a technical team in software development, engineering, industrial manufacturing, or related fields.
Experience directing teams on day-to-day and strategic priorities while managing customers in agile or waterfall environments.
Proven ability to develop talent, manage projects, set goals, create timelines, track progress, and deliver results.
Experience creating and managing budgets, purchase orders, and invoices.
Industrial manufacturing experience is a plus.
Personal Skills Required
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Passion for fostering a high-performance culture and leading by example.
Ability to inspire engagement, commitment, empowerment, and ownership at all levels.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners.
Technical Skills Required
High-level understanding of:
Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning
Programming languages: Java, C, C#, C++, R, and/or Python
PLC Programming, SCADA systems, HMI design
Industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP)
