Lead the execution of complex enterprise application programs within the Manufacturing / Operations area, including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Training & labelling solutions
Lead a team of technical staff to drive business value, growth & operational efficiencies through continuous improvement
Manage projects, ensuring successful execution of ongoing & future initiatives aligned with strategic goals & objectives
Assist in the creation, development & maintenance of application roadmaps aligned with the company's long-term strategies
Provide leadership in the development of annual strategies & submissions for the Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, cross-functional & technical teams to provide advice & information & to serve as an advocate to promote the benefits of the systems & platforms
Influence product team leaders at both technical & business levels to ensure alignment with enterprise application strategies
Work with technical teams to build and enhance enterprise applications, platforms & accelerate delivery while maintaining quality and standards
Partner with product managers to enhance & deliver new programs
Facilitate communication to address challenges & keep initiatives on track
Present updates to leadership on outcomes & insights.
Collaborate with senior leadership & stakeholders to define priorities, resolve conflicts, and ensure programs meet short & long-term business goals
Management of budgets & people, provide mentorship & coaching to staff
What we're looking for:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field
Minimum of 5+ years of experience managing IT enterprise applications or technology programs from concept to deployment, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Proven ability to deliver large-scale, quality system software & high availability solutions in a 24x7 Manufacturing & Operations environment in particular Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) ideally Siemens Opcenter Execution
Strong knowledge of the application development lifecycle including requirements gathering, testing, data migration, software development, deployment, and monitoring
Able to work adaptively in a self-directed & motivated manner
Experience with Scrum / Agile development methodologies
Strong analytical problem solving & trouble shooting skills
Knowledge of key features & technologies of Cloud Service Providers
Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with both technical teams (e.g., IT architects, software engineers) and business stakeholders (e.g., business leaders, product managers)
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a track record of presenting complex concepts to diverse audiences, including senior leadership