Job summary
Seeking an experienced leader to develop and lead a newly established digitalization unit within a manufacturing or industrial setting. The role involves driving the organization's digital transformation by integrating IT and operational technologies, building a cross-functional team, and implementing advanced data and automation solutions to optimize business processes.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Oslo
- Work setup
- On-site
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of the company's digital strategy, prioritizing initiatives with a clear roadmap. Build and manage the digitalization unit, including hiring and team development. Collaborate with business functions to identify impactful digitalization opportunities, ensuring alignment with operational needs. Manage interfaces with IT departments, oversee budgets, vendor relations, and report progress to executive leadership. Drive process intelligence initiatives such as process mining, robotic process automation, low-code automation, and OT/IT integration. Own data platform architecture, governance, and analytics use cases. Lead digitalization efforts across primary and indirect business processes, harmonize master data, and champion AI/ML adoption with a focus on quality, predictive maintenance, and demand forecasting.
Qualifications
Over 10 years of relevant experience with at least 6 to 8 years in leadership roles within digital or technology functions, preferably in automotive, manufacturing, or industrial sectors. Proven success in digital transformation and bridging IT and OT functions. Strong technical knowledge in modern data technologies, cloud platforms, automation tools, AI/ML, process mining, and manufacturing system integration. Experience with ERP systems, especially SAP. Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and collaboration skills, with fluency in English. Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to engage with senior leadership to turn operational challenges into digital solutions.