R&D Digital Transformation Lead

Apollo Tyres Ltd; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic environment

Global colleagues

Competitive compensation

Equal opportunity

Learning & development

Job summary

Apollo Tyres Ltd is seeking a Digitalization Manager to define, lead, and oversee the digital transformation within its R&D organization. The role focuses on building a clear R&D digitalization roadmap, translating business needs into practical digital initiatives, and delivering projects that improve processes and governance.

You will bridge R&D, IT, leadership, and external partners to drive measurable value for product development, simulation capabilities, knowledge sharing, and overall R&D

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, CS, data science or related field.
• 8–10 years of R&D experience.
• Strong leadership and multi-project management capability.
• Good understanding of digital transformation in R&D environments, including AI/ML concepts, data analytics, simulation tools, data management systems, and digital process optimization.
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the R&D digitalization roadmap in line with business needs and strategic priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve R&D processes through digital tools, AI applications, and data-driven solutions.
• Lead and coordinate digital and AI projects, ensuring they are delivered within scope, timeline, and objectives.
• Monitor project progress, milestones, risks, resources, and deliverables, and report updates to R&D leadership.
• Act as the link between R&D, IT, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment, communication, and successful implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

English fluency

Education

Master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Simulation tools

Data management systems

AI/ML concepts

Job description

Apollo Tyres Ltd is seeking a Digitalization Manager to define, lead, and oversee the digital transformation within its R&D organization. The role focuses on building a clear R&D digitalization roadmap, translating business needs into practical digital initiatives, and delivering projects that improve processes and governance.

You will bridge R&D, IT, leadership, and external partners to drive measurable value for product development, simulation capabilities, knowledge sharing, and overall R&D