VP Digital and IT- Manufacturing Operations
Core
Lead the digital and technology agenda for Manufacturing Operations within Civil Aerospace, translating business strategy into a practical roadmap to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and resilience.
Role type
VP Digital & IT (Manufacturing Operations)
Builds
Integrated digital and technology roadmap, technology-enabled manufacturing improvements, and secure, resilient factory systems.
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing, Digital Transformation, Operational Technology
Required skills
Senior leadership, manufacturing strategy alignment, digital manufacturing transformation, portfolio and demand management, operational technology integration, service and cyber risk management, stakeholder management, financial accountability, talent and change leadership
Preferred skills
Large complex multi-site manufacturing experience, business transformation track record, lean principles and production systems knowledge, aerospace/defence sector experience, commercial and financial acumen
Technologies
Manufacturing execution systems, automation, data platforms, AI, planning technologies, enterprise platforms
Responsibilities
Contribute to manufacturing strategy and identify business priorities; Lead technology-enabled manufacturing improvement across the factory network; Create and own a prioritised manufacturing Digital & IT portfolio; Provide governance and visibility of portfolio delivery; Set business priorities for connected manufacturing processes; Own the performance and risk profile of Digital & IT services; Build trusted relationships with manufacturing and engineering leaders; Maintain oversight of Digital & IT investment and run costs; Lead and develop a high-performing team
Seniority
VP, Strategy & Leadership