Project Director - Process Innovation

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a Project Director to spearhead digital transformation across global production centers, focusing on autonomous manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

The role requires shaping strategy, aligning with senior leadership, and driving measurable operational improvements in complex manufacturing environments. You will lead multi‑project programs, manage cross‑functional teams, and champion a digital‑first culture while delivering people development and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 15+ years in technical and software deployment.
• Experience in Industry 4.0 consulting or manufacturing change.
• Proven global digital transformation delivery track record.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management and change leadership.
• Leadership in manufacturing process optimization and data analytics.
• Experience with IoT, AI, robotics, and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Direct and implement autonomous manufacturing vision for a global centre of excellence.
• Lead multiple projects and influence cross‑organizational operations.
• Foster a culture aligned with core values, promoting teamwork and ownership of career paths.
• Collaborate with senior leadership for impact validation.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and align on needs.
• Guide digital transformation initiatives in maintenance and automation.
• Upskill workforce and drive change management for digital culture.
• Coordinate teams to execute Industry 4.0 use cases across areas.
• Oversee integration of automation, robotics, AI and IoT into production processes.
• Lead project planning and implementation for software systems and platforms.
• Facilitate data‑driven problem solving workshops.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Data analytics

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Global program execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Automation/CS

Tools

IoT

AI

Robotics

MES

ERP

PLM

Job description

Brief Summary:

The Project Director will spearhead digital transformation initiatives, focusing on the transition to autonomous production processes. This leadership role requires a strategic mindset to drive significant operational improvements in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and implement the autonomous manufacturing vision for a center of excellence in global production.
• Lead multiple projects while influencing cross-organizational operations.
• Foster a workplace culture aligned with core values, promoting teamwork and employee ownership of career paths.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure accurate impact validation.
• Engage with diverse stakeholders to gather requirements and align on application needs.
• Guide digital transformation initiatives, emphasizing advanced applications in maintenance and automation.
• Cultivate a digital-first culture through workforce upskilling and effective change management.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to execute Industry 4.0 use cases across production areas.
• Oversee technology integration, including automation, robotics, AI, and IoT, into production processes.
• Lead project planning and implementation for software systems and platforms.
• Facilitate data-driven problem-solving workshops, promoting sustainable solutions.
• Manage operations teams to implement and maintain industry best practices.
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Over 15 years of experience in technical and software application deployment.
• Background in management consulting or manufacturing process change related to Industry 4.0.
• Proven record of executing digital transformation projects on a global scale.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, coupled with change management expertise.
• Leadership capabilities with proficiency in manufacturing process optimization and data analytics.
• Experience with IoT, AI, robotics, and digital platforms.
• Familiarity with smart factory technologies such as MES, ERP, and PLM.
• Excellent project management and communication skills, with a focus on collaborating across global teams.
• Ability to translate digital strategies into measurable outcomes with a forward-thinking approach.