Project Director, Process Innovation

PERSOL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL in Singapore seeks a Project Director to spearhead digital transformation, focusing on autonomous production and Industry 4.0 initiatives. You will lead global manufacturing centers and drive strategic improvements across operations.

You will collaborate with executives to validate impact, mentor teams, and deliver measurable outcomes through data-driven problem solving and workforce upskilling. Experience leading cross-functional programs, managing budgets, and driving change in complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, CS, or related field.
• 15+ years in technical and software deployment.
• Experience with Industry 4.0, global digital transformation.
• Strong stakeholder management and change leadership.
• Experience with IoT, AI, robotics, and digital platforms.
• Familiar with MES, ERP, PLM.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Change management

Data analytics

IoT

AI

Robotics

MES/ERP/PLM

Project management

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.