Digital Program Lead

Diconium; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Digital transformation

Global clients

International team

Hybrid work

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Diconium invites a seasoned Digital Program Lead to drive a large-scale battery manufacturing digital factory transformation. You will establish the Business Enablement Office, orchestrate governance across business and IT, and align multi-stakeholder workstreams to deliver tangible outcomes.

You will engage senior client stakeholders, lead cross-functional teams across regions, and shape program strategy, risk management, and executive reporting in a fast-paced, globalization-enabled

Qualifications

• 8+ years of consulting or 10+ years in digital transformation.
• Proven experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder transformation programs.
• Strong experience at the intersection of business and IT.
• Experience in automotive, manufacturing, industrial, or operational environments preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a Business Enablement Office with governance structures, program processes, and operating models.
• Drive program planning, prioritization, execution alignment, and stakeholder coordination across business and IT teams.
• Provide executive-level governance, reporting, decision support, and risk management.
• Translate strategic priorities into executable programs and measurable outcomes.
• Lead governance forums, steering committees, and cross-functional dependencies.

Skills

Consulting experience

Stakeholder management

Business-IT alignment

MBA

Automotive industry experience

Battery manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, CS or IS

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

At Diconium, you will work on impactful software, data, and AI projects that help global companies navigate complexity and achieve measurable business outcomes. Collaborate with more than 2,500 experts worldwide to drive digital transformation at scale while working in a supportive, people-first culture.

We are a global digital business transformation partner with over 30 years of experience helping organizations modernize industries through software, data, AI, cybersecurity, and digital advisory services. Our clients include leading organizations such as Volkswagen, Zeiss, Trumpf, STIHL, and Bechtle. Operating across Europe, North America, and Asia, we deliver transformative solutions that create competitive advantage and shape smarter, more sustainable futures.

We are proud to be a 100% Volkswagen Group company.

Role Overview

As a Digital Program Lead, you will take overall responsibility for establishing and driving the Business Enablement Office for a large-scale digital factory transformation program focused on next-generation battery manufacturing. You will serve as the central orchestration layer across business and IT organizations, leading governance, alignment, and execution across multiple workstreams and stakeholders.

This is a strategic leadership role requiring exceptional program management, stakeholder engagement, and transformation experience within complex industrial or automotive environments.

Experience & Qualifications Requirements

• 8+ years of consulting experience or 10+ years of relevant industry experience in digital transformation, program management, or large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Proven experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder transformation programs.
• Strong experience working at the intersection of business and IT organizations.
• Experience within automotive, manufacturing, industrial, or operational environments strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Experience in battery manufacturing or gigafactory environments is highly desirable.

Leadership & Program Management Skills

• Establish and lead a Business Enablement Office, including governance structures, program processes, and operating models.
• Drive program planning, prioritization, execution alignment, and stakeholder coordination across business and IT teams.
• Provide executive-level governance, reporting, decision support, and risk management.
• Facilitate alignment between business objectives, digital initiatives, and system implementations.
• Lead governance forums, executive steering committees, and decision-making processes.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies, escalations, and critical program risks.
• Translate strategic priorities into executable programs and measurable outcomes.

Stakeholder & Communication Requirements

• Act as the primary interface for senior client stakeholders across digitalization, IT, and business organizations.
• Demonstrate exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Influence executive decision-making through structured analysis and recommendations.
• Build alignment and accountability across diverse teams and business functions.

What You Will Work On

• Establishing and operating a Business Enablement Office for a next-generation battery manufacturing facility.
• Enabling digital factory transformation initiatives across business and technology domains.
• Supporting factory industrialization and operational ramp-up activities.
• Ensuring alignment across business processes, systems, digital capabilities, and operational objectives.
• Contributing to the growth of Diconium's consulting and transformation capabilities in the U.S. market.

Work Arrangement Requirements

• Hybrid work arrangement aligned to Metro Detroit, MI, Reston, VA, or Atlanta, GA.
• Proximity to St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada is preferred due to client engagement requirements.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to client locations as needed.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.

Work Authorization

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead a high-impact digital transformation program within the automotive and battery manufacturing industry.
• Exposure to large-scale transformation initiatives with global clients.
• Collaboration with an international team of digital, technology, and transformation experts.
• Flexible hybrid work environment and strong professional growth opportunities.

Inclusive Culture

What We Value: Diconium is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, inclusion, and respect, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.