Business Technology Delivery Manager – Manufacturing Operations

Clarios; Glendale (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage +

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement and discounts

Parental and caregiver leave

Paid time off and disability benefits

LEED-certified HQ and onsite amenities

Strong ethical brand recognition

Job summary

Clarios is hiring a Business Technology Delivery Manager to lead AI-enabled and digital manufacturing initiatives across the U.S. and Canada, with ~25% travel.

You will partner with plant leaders and IT to translate priorities into scalable technology capabilities that improve shop floor visibility, productivity, and workforce effectiveness. Reporting to IT leadership, you will drive adoption, manage risks and milestones, and push continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 8+ years in business technology delivery, IT project delivery, digital transformation, business analysis, process improvement, or related area.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional technology delivery, balancing business value, user adoption, execution discipline, risks, dependencies, and priorities.
• Strong digital and emerging technology expertise, including digital transformation, analytics, automation, AI-enabled solutions, or technology-driven process improvement.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management, translating complex business needs into actionable tech solutions with plant personnel, business leaders, IT teams, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technology initiatives with measurable business outcomes across U.S. and Canadian operations, managing scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, adoption plans, and value realization.
• Partner with manufacturing and business leaders to identify operational priorities and translate needs into practical technology solutions, aligning plant, business, and IT stakeholders.
• Improve the frontline and shop floor experience through digital capabilities that strengthen communication, workflow visibility, issue resolution, knowledge access, training, productivity, and employee engagement.
• Identify and implement opportunities in AI, automation, analytics, and intelligent workflows to simplify processes, improve decision-making, increase productivity, and enable new ways of working.
• Drive adoption and sustainable change by coordinating implementation, testing, training, change management, user feedback, and continuous improvement across manufacturing sites and business functions.
• Strengthen technology delivery practices by standardizing processes, simplifying user experience, challenging traditional approaches, and introducing creative solutions that accelerate delivery and value creation.

Skills

Cross-functional delivery

Digital transformation

AI-enabled solutions

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Job description

What You Will Do

We’re hiring a Business Technology Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of digital, AI-enabled, and business technology solutions supporting Clarios’ IT Manufacturing Roadmap across U.S. and Canadian operations. This will be 25% travel.

Reporting to the appropriate IT leadership team, this role partners closely with manufacturing, operations, plant leaders, and enterprise IT to turn business priorities into scalable technology capabilities. You’ll play a key role in improving the shop floor experience, operational visibility, workforce effectiveness, and adoption of modern digital solutions across manufacturing.

This is a high-impact opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, manufacturing, AI, and employee experience—helping frontline teams work smarter while creating measurable value across Clarios’ manufacturing network.

How You Will Do It

• Deliver technology initiatives with measurable business outcomes by managing scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, adoption plans, and value realization across U.S. and Canadian operations.


• Partner with manufacturing and business leaders to identify operational priorities, translate business needs into practical technology solutions, and build alignment across plant, business, and IT stakeholders.


• Improve the frontline and shop floor experience through digital capabilities that strengthen communication, workflow visibility, issue resolution, knowledge access, training, productivity, and employee engagement.


• Identify and implement opportunities in AI, automation, analytics, and intelligent workflows that simplify processes, improve decision-making, increase productivity, and enable new ways of working.


• Drive adoption and sustainable change by coordinating implementation, testing, training, change management, user feedback, and continuous improvement across manufacturing sites and business functions.


• Strengthen technology delivery practices by standardizing processes, simplifying the user experience, challenging traditional approaches, and introducing creative solutions that accelerate delivery and value creation.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics, HR Systems, or a related field, with 8+ years of experience in business technology delivery, IT project delivery, digital transformation, business analysis, process improvement, or a related area.


• Proven experience leading cross-functional technology delivery, balancing business value, user adoption, execution discipline, risks, dependencies, and competing priorities.


• Strong digital and emerging technology expertise, including experience with digital transformation, analytics, automation, AI-enabled solutions, or technology-driven process improvement.


• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex business needs into actionable technology solutions and build relationships with plant personnel, business leaders, IT teams, and technical partners.

Preferred

• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, plant environments, frontline workforce processes, or manufacturing technology initiatives.


• Advanced degree, relevant professional certifications, or experience with manufacturing/digital technology platforms.


• Demonstrated curiosity and growth mindset around AI, manufacturing systems, digital platforms, and workforce-focused technologies, with a track record of turning new ideas into delivered business outcomes.

What you get

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire


• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts


• Parental and caregiver leave programs


• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program


• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership


• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility


• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [e-mail]. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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