Data and Digital Transformation Manager

AeroVironment; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking an Operations Data and Digital Transformation Manager to bridge Operations and IT/DBT, ensuring Oracle Fusion ERP, MES, PLM, and SIOP tools align with production, planning, and quality goals.

duties include driving data governance, standardization, change management, and adoption of Industry 4.0 practices to improve visibility, reliability, and dashboard accuracy across the plant floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Immersive experience in an Oracle Fusion ERP operating environment is a must.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or IT/DBT.
• Experience implementing and supporting digital business tools in a manufacturing environment (MES, PLM, or SIOP).
• Demonstrated project management experience with system deployments or upgrades.
• Strong knowledge of master data structures (BOMs, routings, inventory) and operational KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Translate operational needs into IT system specifications and enhancements.
• Act as liaison between Operations and IT/DBT to align tools with shop floor, planning, supply chain, and quality.
• Ensure ERP, MES, PLM, and SIOP systems enable and improve operational efficiency.
• Lead rollout of digital technology into the Operations environment.
• Train Operations teams in digital tools for adoption and user confidence.
• Gather and elevate feedback from shop floor, planning, and materials teams to IT/DBT.
• Standardize and improve processes to match digital workflows.
• Align dashboards KPIs with digital systems and validate accuracy.

Skills

ERP integration

Project management

Master data

KPIs & dashboards

MES/PLM/SIOP tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent experience

Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Operations Data and Digital Transformation Manager serves as the key bridge between Operations and IT/Digital Business Transformation (DBT). This role ensures that digital tools, including complete Oracle Fusion support for the Business Unit Operations, ERP, MES, PLM, SIOP, and analytics dashboards are aligned to support production, supply chain, and quality execution. Responsible for driving data governance, process standardization, change management, and innovation, the Manager leads initiatives that enhance operational visibility, system reliability, and adoption of Industry 4.0 practices.

Position Responsibilities

Serve as a Strategic and Tactical Bridge Between Operations & IT

• Able to translate operational needs, priorities and requirements into IT system specifications and enhancements.
• Act as liaison between Operations and IT/DBT to ensure tools align with execution on the shop floor, planning, supply chain, and quality.
• Ensure ERP, MES, PLM, and SIOP systems enable and continuously improve operational efficiency.

Oversee Change Management & Adoption

• Lead and/or execute rollout of digital technology into the Operations’ environment
• Train Operations teams in digital tools, ensuring successful adoption and user confidence.
• Gather and elevate feedback from shop floor, planning, and materials teams to IT/DBT.

Data & Process Alignment

• Ensure governance of master data including BOMs, part numbers, routings, and inventory structures.
• Work with Operations teams to help standardize and improve processes across Operations to match digital workflows.
• Ensure digital alignment of Dashboards KPIs (inventory turns, OTD, utilization) and validate dashboard accuracy alongside the Oracle Fusion, Splash BI and other digital systems.

Program & Project Support

• Serve as project manager for Ops-IT initiatives such as Oracle Fusion ERP, MES deployments, and SIOP adoption.
• Coordinate readiness activities including testing, validation, and go-live planning.
• Lead root cause analysis sessions when system issues disrupt operations.

Future-State & Innovation

• Scout and evaluate emerging technologies such as IoT sensors, AI scheduling, AR/VR training, and advanced automation.
• Ensure Industry 4.0 initiatives have operational grounding and deliver measurable value.
• Promote continuous improvement through digital innovation, simplification, and automation.
• Stay current and up to date on industry advances in digital transformation for manufacturing environments and advise management on recommended changes.
• Undertake personal continuous training and development
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Immersive experience in an Oracle Fusion ERP operating environment is a must.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or IT/DBT.
• Experience implementing and supporting digital business tools in a manufacturing environment, MES, PLM, or SIOP tools.
• Demonstrated project management experience with system deployments or upgrades.
• Strong knowledge of master data structures (BOMs, routings, inventory) and operational KPIs.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and tool adoption.
• Strong communication, training, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with root cause/corrective action experience.
• Forward-looking mindset to identify, test, and scale digital innovations.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office or factory environment(Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Clearance Level

No Clearance

Salary Range

$111,000 - $169,250

Additional Information

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you’re ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data,sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.