Director, Enterprise Manufacturing Applications

Role: Director of Manufacturing Enterprise Applications, overseeing global manufacturing IT/OT systems including MES, SCADA, CMMS, and calibration platforms. Objectives: develop and execute strategic roadmap, optimize system performance, and enable digital manufacturing excellence across 16+ sites. Responsibilities: define enterprise standards, lead system ownership, manage global implementation programs, drive continuous improvement through advanced analytics and automation, and ensure regulatory compliance (GxP, FDA, EU MDR). Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and IT leadership to align technology with business goals; manage vendor relationships and ensure system integration with enterprise platforms. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 10+ years relevant experience, 6+ years leadership, fluency in English. Preferred: experience in regulated medical device/pharma manufacturing, knowledge of ISA standards, cloud architectures, IIoT, and analytics; vendor management experience. High-value specifics: focus on digital manufacturing transformation, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance within highly regulated environments. Work setup: not specified, likely global and cross-functional. The role demands strategic thinking, technical credibility, change management skills, and strong stakeholder communication, with leadership responsibility for a high-performing, inclusive team.