Digital Transformation Lead

As a Digital Transformation Lead in the manufacturing domain, your role will involve leading and driving digital transformation initiatives across manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for ensuring alignment with business objectives, operational efficiency, and innovation. Your strong understanding of automotive business processes, IT-OT integration, and Industry 4.0 technologies will be key in coordinating with cross-functional teams and external vendors to deliver scalable digital solutions. Key Responsibilities: - Drive digital transformation strategy for manufacturing plants, focusing on process digitization, analytics, and smart factory initiatives. - Identify digital use cases across functions such as shop floor, supply chain, quality, and maintenance, and implement scalable solutions aligned with business goals. - Collaborate with functional departments to reimagine workflows using digital tools like IoT, AI/ML, MES, and cloud platforms. - Coordinate end-to-end project execution including requirements, vendor evaluation, PoC, implementation, and change management. - Ensure smooth IT-OT integration for connected factory projects by working closely with operations and plant engineering teams. - Utilize working knowledge of SAP business processes to align digital initiatives with ERP and ensure seamless data flow. - Work closely with cybersecurity and infra teams to ensure digital solutions comply with IT security and governance policies. - Monitor digital KPIs and ROI from implemented initiatives; continuously refine the roadmap based on insights and business inputs. - Collaborate with external technology partners, startups, and OEMs to adopt relevant innovations. - Lead internal communication and awareness for digital transformation across business units and plants. Required Skills & Competencies: - Strong knowledge of automotive and manufacturing business processes. - Proven track record of leading digital transformation initiatives in a manufacturing environment. - Understanding of Industry 4.0 technologies like IoT, AI/ML, MES, cloud platforms, RPA, and digital twins. - Familiarity with SAP modules (MM, PP, QM, SD) and integration points. - Experience in IT-OT architecture, including protocols (OPC UA, Modbus), edge devices, and automation systems. - Strong stakeholder management, project leadership, and change management capabilities. - Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Educational Qualification: - B.E./B.Tech in Engineering / Computer Science / Electronics,