Manager, Digital Strategy & Transformation (IT/OT Integration and Smart Manufacturing)
AI summary of the role
Lead the digital transformation of SC Johnson's manufacturing network by driving IT-OT convergence and deploying Industry 4.0 technologies.
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What you’ll do
- Define and maintain the SMART Factory vision, roadmap, and multi-year strategy aligned with business goals.
- Lead IT/OT digital maturity assessments across manufacturing sites and develop factory-level improvement plans.
- Oversee architecture for data flow, system integration (MES, ERP, SCADA, historians, edge devices) and establish cybersecurity standards.
- Manage end-to-end delivery of SMART Factory programs, including milestones, budgets, resource plans, and KPIs.
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, automation, IT–OT, digital transformation, or Industrial Engineering roles.
- Strong knowledge of MES, SCADA, PLCs, IoT systems, automation equipment, and ERP/MES/PLM integration.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without need for current or future sponsorship.
Technologies
MES · SCADA · PLCs · IoT · ERP · PLM · digital twins · AI/ML · predictive maintenance · edge devices
Source and classification
Internal deployment & tooling · Evidence for this classification:
enabling data-driven, connected operations. In this role you are responsible for shaping the SMART Factory roadmap, overseeing digital assessments across plants, and guiding the implementation of high-impact use cases that improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and sustainability. This role requires deep Digital Manufacturing /SMART Factory expertise, digital fluency, and strong stakeholder collaboration to drive transformation and user adoption. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with operational leadership, program management skills, and a passion for modernizing manufacturing environments. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy & Roadmap Development Define and maintain the SMART Factory vision, roadmap, and multi-year strategy. Align digital manufacturing priorities with business goals (cost, quality, safety, capacity, OEE, sustainability). Identify high-impact
More from the job description
SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story. ABOUT THE ROLE As the Manager, Digital Strategy & Transformation – IT (Information Technology/OT (Operational Technology) Integration and SMART Manufacturing you will lead the digital transformation of our manufacturing network with collaboration with Global Supply Chain teams and Global Business Services team by driving IT–OT convergence, deploying Industry 4.0 technologies, and enabling data-driven, connected operations. In this role you are responsible for shaping the SMART Factory roadmap, overseeing digital assessments across plants, and guiding the implementation of high-impact use cases that improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and sustainability. This role requires deep Digital Manufacturing /SMART Factory expertise, digital fluency, and strong stakeholder collaboration to drive transformation and user adoption. The ideal candidate combines strong technical exp [... source excerpt omitted ...] Predictive maintenance and connected worker tools Evaluate new digital manufacturing tools and emerging technologies. Ensure solutions meet scalability, security, and compliance requirements. Promote a culture of digital adoption and continuous improvement Use data and analytics to drive improvements in throughput, downtime reduction, yield, scrap, and labor productivity. Stakeholder, Vendor, and Ecosystem Management Partner with BW, GBS, Lean, Manufacturing Engineering, manufacturing COE teams and others to identify optimization opportunities. Oversee relationships with technology partners, system integrators, and consultants. Ensure vendor solutions align with enterprise di [... source excerpt omitted ...] ts. Ability to define ROI, business cases, and performance improvement models. Demonstrated experience enabling cultural and organizational change in manufacturing settings JOB REQUIREMENTS Full time with occasional operational support outside core business hours Ability to travel ~25% Office work environment: Remote work available once a week for eligible employees This role is eligible for domestic relocation BENEFITS AND PERKS SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and
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