AI-Driven Industrial Digital Transformation Leader

Essarsteelmn; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 180.000 - 280.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Essarsteelmn seeks a strategic leader to define and drive the digital transformation, automation, and IT/OT integration strategy for the integrated steel plant. The role focuses on establishing an AI-first operating model, modernizing automation and control systems, and building enterprise-wide digital capabilities to boost efficiency and competitiveness.

Responsibilities include leading IT/OT integration, implementing advanced automation (DCS/SCADA/IoT), developing a transformation roadmap, and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• MBA or technical master's degree preferred.

Aufgaben

• Define and lead the enterprise-wide digitalization, automation, and AI strategy for the integrated steel plant.
• Drive IT/OT integration across plant operations including MES, ERP, and data platforms.
• Champion AI-first operating model and identify AI/ML use cases across functions.
• Design and implement advanced automation systems: DCS, SCADA, PLC networks, IoT.
• Develop a digital transformation roadmap covering data, analytics, cybersecurity, and tools.
• Partner with operations and leadership to identify opportunities to improve productivity and cost.
• Build and lead a team of IT, OT, data science, and automation professionals.
• Establish governance and best practices for digital initiatives.
• Evaluate digital technology partners and system integrators.
• Ensure robust cybersecurity across IT/OT environments.
• Drive change management for digital adoption.
• Present strategy and impact to executive leadership and the board.

Kenntnisse

IT/OT strategy

Digital transformation

AI adoption

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teamwork

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/IT

MBA or technical master's preferred

Tools

MES

SCADA

DCS

Industrial IoT

Jobbeschreibung

Essarsteelmn seeks a strategic leader to define and drive the digital transformation, automation, and IT/OT integration strategy for the integrated steel plant. The role focuses on establishing an AI-first operating model, modernizing automation and control systems, and building enterprise-wide digital capabilities to boost efficiency and competitiveness.

Responsibilities include leading IT/OT integration, implementing advanced automation (DCS/SCADA/IoT), developing a transformation roadmap, and