Digital Portfolio Manager

Norsk Hydro; Moon Township (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 111,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Digital Portfolio Manager to drive digital transformation in manufacturing. This role involves strategic planning, oversight of technology projects, and collaboration with business leaders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in engineering, project management, and experience in Agile environments. With competitive benefits and a focus on innovation, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make an impact in the manufacturing sector.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years in manufacturing operations and digital transformation.
• Experience in Agile environments and managing project budgets.
• Strong understanding of MES, SCADA, and automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain digital portfolio strategy for manufacturing.
• Manage budget allocations and project scoping across digital initiatives.
• Foster culture of innovation within manufacturing operations.

Skills

Financial acumen

Agile methodologies

Digital transformation

MES software

SCADA systems

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Hydro Global Business Services (GBS) is an organizational area that operates as an internal service provider for the Hydro group. Its ultimate purpose is to deliver relevant IT, financial and HR business services to all business areas within the company.

Job Location: Remote/Hybrid Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Pay Range: $111,132 - $152,101 Job Summary:

The Digital Portfolio Manager will leverage digital solutions to enhance efficiency, productivity, quality, agility, and overall performance in manufacturing operations. This position reports to the Senior Digital Portfolio Manager.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g. Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Manufacturing), Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience roles related to manufacturing operations, digital transformation in manufacturing, IT project/program management within a manufacturing or strategic portfolio management context.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience with MES software, to include in-depth knowledge of SCADA, HMI platforms, and OPC-UA.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience working within an Agile team-based environment.
• Must have strong financial acumen and experience in developing and managing budgets and ROI analysis.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Fluent in English both written and verbal. Any other language is a plus.
• Experience with specific smart factory technologies and concepts such as MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), Data acquisition systems (sensors, PLCs, SCADA and HMI platforms), robotics and automation,
• Financial acumen.
• Agile certifications are a plus.
• JIRA experience is a plus.

Job Responsibilities:

• Partner with business leads to develop and maintain a clear and comprehensive digital portfolio strategy for manufacturing, aligning with overall business goals and operational excellence initiatives.
• Develop strategic roadmaps and long-term visions, then dive into the details and effectively manage the tactical execution required to bring those strategies to life.
• Establish and manage a clear process for capturing, evaluating, and prioritizing digital project proposals and demand from manufacturing sites and functions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing leadership to understand their needs and translate them into actionable digital initiatives.
• Oversee the allocation and management of budget and resources across the smart factory digital portfolio.
• Support new project scoping, costing and business case definition.
• Fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the manufacturing environment.

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

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