Job Description
Our IT team operates as a business partner proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities. We collaborate internationally to deliver the services and solutions that help everyone to be more productive and enable innovation.
As an integral part of Digital Manufacturing Value Team, the Executive Director Capital Program Delivery is charged with end-to-end orchestration and delivery of Digital capabilities in support of our company's Manufacturing Division’s global Capital Construction portfolio execution, in close partnership with Global Engineering Solutions (GES) organization. This role enables a world-leading Capital Project technology delivery excellence, leveraging the Value Team Product Lines across Process Control & Analysis, Manufacturing and Laboratory execution, as well as other required Production Optimization digital capabilities to deliver on Manufacturing's ambitious 2025 vision.
This role is directly reporting into the Digital Manufacturing Value Team Leader and would be a member of the Value Team Leadership Team and will represent Digital on the GES Leadership Team.
Primary Responsibilities:
Lead a Team of Automation & IT capital Project Managers across the globe.
Manage professionals, across several geographies, promoting career development and continuous upskilling of talent to build incredible, diverse teams and the ecosystem to empower them
Work closely with all Manufacturing Digital Value Teams as well as Foundational Services (Architecture, Engineering & Compliance) Team to facilitate the end-to-end design build and delivery of Technology Capabilities required for Manufacturing Capital portfolio.
Own the Manufacturing Digital Capital Delivery Roadmap.
Accountable for Program Execution Governance for the Manufacturing Digital Capital delivery team as well as representing Manufacturing Digital in the overall Global Engineering Solution governance structure.
Financial and budgeting accountability and stewardship for the technology components of the overall Manufacturing Capital Portfolio, rolling up to Digital Manufacturing overall portfolio management process.
Work in partnership with key stakeholders in Manufacturing, Digital Manufacturing Operations (DMO) and GES to prioritize the relevant investment portfolio and resources.
Continuously work to improve the efficiency of our delivery through partnering with GES to create standard delivering packages for key manufacturing capabilities.
Partner closely with DMO team to ensure successful delivery of capital projects and seamless transition from the project phase to sustaining operations while ensuring retention of critical knowledge within the Digital Manufacturing organization.
Maintain a strong leadership presence, demonstrating thought leadership and educating/coaching Manufacturing leaders on areas of opportunity.
Demonstrate excellent stewardship of our resources (both people and financial), build financial plans that deliver on our objectives and implement a culture of strong financial accountability across Capital Project Delivery.
Actively participate as part of the Manufacturing Digital Manufacturing Value Team Leadership Team to contribute to the development of the overall Digital strategy and assume personal accountability for the execution of all relevant aspects of Manufacturing Capital Delivery.
Develop a visible and authentic external presence, and strong internal networks, to recruit highly skilled and diverse talent, stay current with industry trends, and establish effective vendor partnerships. Maintain development plans and regularly update skillsets through a commitment to life-long learning
Education:
Required Experience and Skills:
15+ years of experience in capital project delivery in leadership roles including Project and Program Management with specific technology experience in manufacturing automation, lab systems and IT infrastructure in complex matrix environments.
10+ years of work experience in a GxP manufacturing environment
Demonstrate superior management skills as well as communication skills that emphasize collaboration in a matrixed organization and ability to align the organization on complex decisions. Strong understanding of agile delivery models
Experience with digital shop floor technologies such as DeltaV, OSI Pi, Werum MES, Siemens Building Automation and Laboratory Information Solutions.
Proven ability to execute consistently, rapidly, and effectively.
Strong quantitative skills and the ability to use data and metrics to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement, using lean manufacturing principles
Proven track record of building high performing diverse teams. Proven ability to select top talent and create a productive environment that promotes initiative, innovation, continual learning, and development of digital/technology leaders for future advancement
Self-motivated, value-oriented with a mindset of continuous learning.
Experience managing and motivating a dispersed international team across multiple time zones
Excellent communication and presentation skills for a wide range of audiences; from entry level associates to C-level leaders. Communicates candidly and fluently in English.
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
Domestic
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
50%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a