Job OverviewThis Director-level role provides strategic technology leadership for the Manufacturing & Operations domain, with a strong emphasis on Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). This role works to shape the digital enablement of end-to-end Manufacturing capabilities including planning, procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, supply chain, transportation, and distribution. The role serves as a trusted business partner to these functions translating evolving business strategies into scalable, integrated technology solutions.
The Manufacturing & Operations Domain Leader influences enterprise priorities, drives domain-specific technology strategy, and ensures alignment with overall business and IT roadmaps. This role frequently engages with senior executives and C-Suite leaders to guide strategic conversations, articulate technology investments in business terms, and present domain roadmaps tied to cost, service, resilience, and growth outcomes.
The Domain Leader is accountable for domain health, architecture, and outcomes, while execution responsibility resides with peer delivery and platform teams.
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A Day In The Life- Define and drive the Manufacturing & Operations technology strategy aligned with corporate objectives such as operational efficiency, resilience, customer service, and cost optimization.
- Work with the functions and IT SMEs to create the domain roadmap including planning, S&OP/IBP, procurement, inventory, manufacturing execution, warehouse management, transportation management, and logistics analytics.
- Drive standardization versus localization decisions across plants to balance scale, flexibility, and time-to-value.
- Identify technical debt, modernization opportunities, and site readiness considerations.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to Manufacturing, Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, EHS and Logistics leaders.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear business value propositions.
- Maintain deep expertise in Manufacturing processes and technologies.
- Accountable for health of ERP (SAP), planning systems, WMS, TMS, and integrations.
- Lead RFPs, vendor and SI selection, and strategic partner management.
What will help you thrive in this role?- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Manufacturing, or related field.
- 15+ years of IT experience with 10+ years in Manufacturing & Operations leadership.
- Proven experience defining enterprise MES strategies and translating business value into executable roadmaps.
- Hands-on knowledge of leading MES platforms and manufacturing integration patterns.
- Strong ability to quantify value, define KPIs, and influence executive stakeholders.
- Experience with SAP, WMS, TMS, and Manufacturing planning platforms.
- Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills.
Hubbell IncorporatedHubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Unified Business Solutions Hubbell Unified Business Services (HUBS) provides corporate shared services to support all businesses across the enterprise. Functional areas include Engineering, Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Payroll, Environmental Health & Safety, and Compliance. HUBS employees are located around the world.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.
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