Digital Transformation Lead - Manufacturing & IT

At Arabelle Solutions, part of EDF Group, we’re proud to design services and solutions that are generating power not just for today and tomorrow but for generations to come.
You’ll work alongside passionate bright minds. We offer a broad range of opportunities for those eager to build tomorrow’s world. We believe a supportive culture is key to reach common goals. Diversity and an inclusive mindset makes us and our business stronger.

Context

As part of our industrial strategy, we are embarking on a major digital transformation of our production site , which is currently undergoing expansion.
We are seeking a Digital Transformation Project Leader to drive the end-to-end digitalization program — from project definition to operational deployment — and to manage the ongoing RUN and continuous improvement of implemented solutions.
This role is key to ensuring seamless integration between business needs, industrial processes, and digital technologies.

Main Responsibilities :

1. Digital Transformation Project Leadership

• Define, plan, and manage the digitalization roadmap for the production site.
• Lead all project phases: scoping, design, development, deployment, go-live, and stabilization.
• Establish governance, KPIs, and reporting to track progress, quality, and budget adherence.
• Coordinate internal teams, IT, suppliers, and equipment vendors to ensure project success.

2. Industrial Process Digitalization

• Identify, implement, and integrate digital solutions to optimize production processes (MES, IoT, automation, real-time performance monitoring, traceability).
• Ensure system interoperability, data accuracy, and alignment with operational needs.
• Facilitate integration between new production assets and existing IT/OT systems.

3. Support Function Digitalization

• Deploy and improve digital tools for maintenance, quality, logistics, HSE, HR, and finance operations.
• Enhance collaboration and data sharing through document management and communication platforms.
• Ensure compliance with corporate standards, cybersecurity requirements, and regulations.

4. RUN & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee the RUN phase of deployed digital solutions to ensure stability, performance, and user satisfaction.
• Monitor usage, resolve operational issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage solution upgrades, enhancements , and new feature deployments in collaboration with IT and business teams.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through feedback loops and innovation initiatives.

5. Change Management

• Engage, train, and support operational and support teams throughout the transformation.
• Promote adoption of digital tools and practices at all levels.
Anticipate organizational impacts and facilitate smooth transitions.

Profile

Education & Experience

• Master’s Degree in engineering, Industrial Management, Information Technology, , Computer Science, Mechatronics, or equivalent.
• At least 8-10 years’ experience in managing industrial digital transformation projects .
Proven experience in leading projects for plant expansion or modernization.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of industrial processes (production, maintenance, quality, logistics).
• Good understanding of support functions processes (finance, HR, procurement, HSE).
• Proficiency in project management methodologies
• Solid understanding of industrial systems (MES, ERP…) and digital technologies (IoT, data analytics, automation).

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinking combined with operational execution capability.
• Excellent communication and change leadership abilities.
• Problem-solving mindset and resilience in complex environments.

Join us and work with global teams to support global customers ! At Arabelle Solutions, we have team members of more than 49 nationalities spread across 16 countries.

At Arabelle Solutions, we know diversity makes teams and business stronger.