Digital Industry Manager

Thales; Crawley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales is seeking a Digital Industry Manager to drive digital transformation across its UK manufacturing sites in Crawley. You will lead the Industry 4.0 roadmap, champion IoT, digital twins and smart tooling, and guide cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, supply chain, quality and IT.

Based from any Thales manufacturing site, you will collaborate closely to adopt innovative digital solutions that boost efficiency, reduce waste and enhance performance while shaping Thales'

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering Industry 4.0 solutions in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of digital manufacturing, IoT, data analytics and lean methodologies.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and change leadership skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the digital manufacturing roadmap across UK sites.
• Champion Industry 4.0 technologies including IoT, digital twins and smart tooling.
• Develop and inspire the digital team and represent Thales in industry forums.

Skills

Industry 4.0

IoT & Analytics

Stakeholder Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.

Digital Industry Manager

Based from any Thales manufacturing site

Lead the future of Industry 4.0 at Thales

We're looking for an experienced and visionary Digital Industry Manager to drive digital transformation across our UK manufacturing sites.

In this strategic leadership role, you'll develop and deliver our digital manufacturing roadmap, champion Industry 4.0 technologies including IoT, digital twins and smart tooling, and help create smarter, more connected and data-driven operations.

Working closely with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality and IT teams, you'll lead the adoption of innovative digital solutions that improve efficiency, reduce waste and enhance performance. You'll also develop and inspire our digital team while representing Thales across industry forums and networks.

We're looking for:

• Proven experience delivering Industry 4.0 solutions in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of digital manufacturing, IoT, data analytics and lean methodologies
• Exceptional stakeholder management and change leadership skills
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and transformation programmes
• Degree qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline

At Thales, you have the opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing, influence business strategy and make a real impact through technology and innovation.

Join us and help build the next generation of smart manufacturing.

At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all.

The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring.