Global Director of Digital Transformation - Shape : Job Details

Position Summary: The Digital Transformation Director will lead the enterprise-wide digital transformation strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational excellence. This role is responsible for driving innovation through digital technologies, overseeing the execution of digitalization initiatives, and managing the cultural and organizational change required to support transformation. Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to, the following:Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the digital transformation roadmap in alignment with corporate strategy and Hoshin priorities. - Serve as the executive lead for digital initiatives, including Digital Twin, AI/LLM integration, and enterprise system modernization. Program Oversight: Lead and coordinate cross-functional digitalization projects through direct supervision of project leads. - Ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and measurable ROI for all digital initiatives. - Partner with IT, Operations, Engineering, and Finance to integrate digital solutions across the enterprise. Organizational Change Management: Supervise the Organizational Change Management Leader to ensure successful adoption of new technologies and processes. - Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement. - Develop and execute communication and training strategies to support transformation. Talent and Capability Building: Assess and develop internal capabilities to support digital transformation. - Collaborate with HR and People Development to identify skill gaps and implement upskilling programs. - Participate in external benchmarking and industry forums to stay ahead of digital trends. Governance and Reporting: Establish KPIs and reporting mechanisms to track progress and impact of digital initiatives. Present regular updates to executive leadership and the Global Leadership Team (GLT). Position Skills and Experience Requirements: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Experience Requirement

• Bachelors of Science in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering or related field; Masters of Business Administration preferred
• Previous experience in or working with the automotive industry
• Proven experience leading enterprise-level digital transformation initiatives
• Considerable experience in automated manufacturing systems
• Sales, quoting, and customer relationship experience

Technical Competencies

• Fluent in English
• International Travel will be required as needed
• Industry 4.0 / Smart Manufacturing
  • Knowledge of digital factory ecosystems, including IoT, edge computing, digital twins
  • Implementation of MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), SCADA, PLM, and ERP integrations
  • Understanding of advanced robotics, predictive maintenance, and OEE optimization
• Enterprise architecture and system integration
  • Experience with enterprise level system architecture
  • Expertise in system interoperability
  • Strong grasp of data governance and master data management
• Data and Analytics Strategy
  • Proficiency in data analytics, BI tools
  • Familiarity with AI/ML applications
  • Knowledge of cloud data platform
• Cybersecurity and Compliance
  • Understanding of ISO 27001, TISAX
  • Experience in securing OT and IT networks
  • Risk management and mitigation planning for digital operations
• Customer and supply chain Digitization
  • Enablement of digital EDI, customer portals
  • Experience with supply chain visibility, trwaceability and digital control towers
  • Integration of tier 1 and OEM systems for seamless digital collaboration
• Emerging Technologies Awareness
  • Understanding of blockchain in supply chain, AR/VR for training/maintenance
• Change management and agile delivery
  • Experience with digital change enablement, workforce upskilling and adoption roadmaps
  • Familiarity with Lean Sis Sigma and digital Kaizen

Leadership Capabilities

• VISION : Envisions a desired future and generates excitement by conveying a compelling, shared vision
• DEVELOPMENT : Fosters a development culture by encouraging all team members to embrace a growth mindset and taking actions daily to develop themselves and those around them
• COMMUNICATION : Communicates well and frequently provides explanations to stakeholders
• TRUST : Influences others by building credibility and positive relationships rather than relying on authority to generate momentum around Shape priorities
• PROBLEM SOLVING : Continuous improvement and the use of proven, problem-solving methodologies

Foundational Capabilities :

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Relationship building and inclusion
• Customer focus
• Influencing
• Change navigation : agility and adaptability
• Managing risk