DIGITAL CAPABILITY OPERATIONS LEAD (447)

Réalta Technologies; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Réalta Technologies is seeking a Digital Capability Operations Lead to support the operationalisation of key digital manufacturing technologies in a regulated environment. This hybrid role aims to ensure successful transition from project delivery to business solutions.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in Digital or Manufacturing IT environments, strong business analysis skills, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in Digital, Manufacturing IT/OT, Automation, or Technology environments.
• Strong background in business analysis and stakeholder management.
• Experience delivering MES, PCS, IIoT, data, analytics, or Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Implement operational support models for digital capabilities.
• Drive user adoption and training across teams.
• Act as a bridge between project delivery and operations.
• Support demand management and capability prioritisation.
• Provide technical oversight of digital manufacturing systems.
• Ensure solutions meet compliance and audit readiness.

Skills

Digital Twin

Control Tower

Virtual Assistants

IIoT

Industry 4.0 technologies

Business analysis

Stakeholder management

Job description

Réalta Technologies are searching for a Digital Capability Operations Lead to support the adoption, operationalisation, and ongoing success of key digital manufacturing technologies within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

This is a hybrid delivery and operations leadership role focused on ensuring digital capabilities transition successfully from project delivery into fully supported, adopted, and value-generating business solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and implement operational support models for digital capabilities including Digital Twin, Control Tower, Virtual Assistants, IIoT and other Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Drive user adoption, training, stakeholder engagement, and value realisation across Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Act as the bridge between project delivery and business-as-usual operations, ensuring clear ownership and support structures are in place.
• Support demand management, business analysis activities, and capability prioritisation.
• Provide technical oversight across digital manufacturing systems, data platforms, and shop-floor technologies.
• Ensure solutions meet GxP, validation, data integrity, and audit readiness requirements.

Required Experience

• 10+ years' experience within Digital, Manufacturing IT/OT, Automation, or Technology environments.
• Strong background in business analysis, stakeholder management, and operationalising technology solutions.
• Experience delivering digital manufacturing, MES, PCS, IIoT, data, analytics, or Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder environments within regulated industries.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Digital Capability Owner, Operationalisation Lead, or Technology Leader who can drive adoption, governance, and long-term value from digital manufacturing investments.