Full Time Only | Manufacturing IT Delivery Leader | Remote | 15+ Years exp.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Manufacturing IT Delivery Leader with 15+ years of experience to lead enterprise-scale IT solution delivery for major manufacturing clients. This role demands a strategic thinker with hands-on expertise in digital transformation, COTS implementations, automation technologies, and large-scale delivery leadership. The ideal candidate will have deep domain knowledge across automotive, supply chain, and industrial manufacturing sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end IT delivery for manufacturing clients, aligning IT solutions with business and operational strategies.

• Provide domain thought leadership across automotive, supply chain, logistics, and related manufacturing segments.

• Drive AI and automation initiatives using RPA tools like UiPath, Power Automate, and Automation Anywhere.

• Oversee large-scale implementations of MES, ERP, PLM, and SCADA systems; ensure quality, budget, and scalability compliance.

• Manage presales activities including RFIs, RFPs, proposals, and account expansions.

• Evaluate and manage vendor relationships for COTS tools, ensuring compliance with US operational and regulatory standards.

• Engage with CxOs and business stakeholders to define IT strategy, transformation roadmaps, and program priorities.

• Build, mentor, and manage high-performing global delivery teams using onsite/offshore models.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (FDA, OSHA, SOX, ISO) in IT solution deployments.

• Drive smart factory initiatives including Industry 4.0, IIoT, and MES transformations.

• Manage budgets, control costs, and optimize portfolio profitability (P&L ownership).

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• 18+ years in IT delivery and leadership, with 10+ years in manufacturing-focused roles.

• Proven success in leading COTS solution implementations (SAP, Oracle, Siemens, Rockwell, AspenTech).

• Deep expertise in MES, ERP, PLM, SCADA systems.

• Strong program/project management skills (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).

• Experienced in Industry 4.0, IT governance, and manufacturing IT modernization.

• Knowledge of US manufacturing regulations and compliance.

• Strong communication skills and ability to influence senior business stakeholders.

Professional Experience Highlights:

• Led full-lifecycle implementation of MES, ERP, and automation systems for multiple Fortune 500 manufacturing clients across North America.

• Delivered multi-year digital transformation programs across discrete and process manufacturing environments.

• Built scalable global delivery models using agile frameworks for large multinational manufacturers.

Interested in driving the future of manufacturing IT?
Apply now to join a high-impact role where innovation meets execution.