Chief Digital Manufacturing Architect

UCB; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 237,000 - 311,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB is seeking a visionary Head of Digital Technology - Manufacturing US to lead the digital technology strategy for a flagship biologics manufacturing program. The role is based in Atlanta and blends design, cybersecurity, and enterprise integration to deliver an intelligent, compliant production environment.

You will partner with engineering, manufacturing and business stakeholders to drive the future of the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science or related discipline.
• 8+ years leading complex manufacturing technology programs or projects in manufacturing.
• Experience delivering large-scale technology programs from design through implementation.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing technology architecture and system integration, including informational and operational technology.
• Experience managing scope, budgets, timelines, risks, vendors and governance structures.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, validation, data integrity and regulatory requirements.
• Experience partnering with engineering, manufacturing and business stakeholders.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic decisions.
• Strong communication, facilitation and executive engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital technology delivery from design through operational handover.
• Define the technology roadmap for a future-ready manufacturing facility.
• Embed cybersecurity, compliance and validation requirements into program design.
• Drive integration between operational and enterprise technology systems.
• Translate digital, AI and data strategies into business outcomes.
• Lead technology governance, vendors and delivery partners.
• Represent technology strategy in senior program decision-making forums.
• Enable smart manufacturing and future digital manufacturing capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Executive engagement

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Strategic thinking

Influence senior leaders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/CS

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

UCB is seeking a visionary Head of Digital Technology - Manufacturing US to lead the digital technology strategy for a flagship biologics manufacturing program. The role is based in Atlanta and blends design, cybersecurity, and enterprise integration to deliver an intelligent, compliant production environment.

You will partner with engineering, manufacturing and business stakeholders to drive the future of the site.