Manager, Digital Strategy & Transformation (IT/OT Integration and Smart Manufacturing)
Core
Lead the digital transformation of the manufacturing network by driving IT–OT convergence, deploying Industry 4.0 technologies, and enabling data-driven, connected operations to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
Role type
Manager, Digital Strategy & Transformation (IT/OT Integration and Smart Manufacturing)
Builds
SMART Factory roadmap, connected operations, and high-impact use cases for automation, analytics, and IIoT
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering / IT/OT Integration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
IT/OT convergence, digital maturity assessment, program management, stakeholder collaboration, vendor management, ROI modeling, cybersecurity standards for OT, MES/ERP/PLM integration, digital twin implementation, predictive maintenance, AI/ML, IoT sensors, edge devices, autonomous systems/robotics, Lean/Six Sigma
Preferred skills
Multi-site project leadership, cultural change enablement, Global Lighthouse Digital Manufacturing experience, National Association of Manufacturing experience, cloud platforms, advanced analytics
Technologies
MES, SCADA, PLCs, IoT systems, ERP, PLM, Digital Twins, AI/ML, Robotics, Cloud platforms
Responsibilities
Define and maintain the SMART Factory vision and multi-year strategy; Lead IT/OT digital maturity assessments across manufacturing sites; Oversee architecture for data flow and system integration; Manage end-to-end delivery of SMART Factory programs; Partner with cross-functional teams to identify optimization opportunities; Communicate program status with executives and plant leadership
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
