Director - Digital Operations & Automation

Dow Chemical; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable base pay and bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee development & mentoring

Wellbeing & fitness facilities

Job summary

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Technology Director to define and lead the strategy for advancing digital capabilities within Digital Operations work processes. You will identify and prioritize opportunities where intelligent automation can improve decision-making, strengthen operational performance, and create sustainable business value.

You will mentor people leaders and foster an inclusive, collaborative environment grounded in integrity and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant military experience at or above a US E5 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking.
• 10+ years of relevant working experience.
• For US applicants: ability to work legally in the United States; no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Implement Operations strategy for advancing digital capabilities and responsible use within work processes.
• Own accountability for oversight and implementation of the strategy within Digital Operations.
• Partner with site, production, functional, and business leaders to understand operational needs and identify high-value opportunities.
• Translate business priorities into practical digital solutions that streamline processes, strengthen reliability, and deliver measurable value.
• Collaborate with Operations, technology, data, cybersecurity, and business teams to develop scalable solutions and integrate them into existing processes.
• Establish clear measures of success and monitor adoption, performance, and value realization.
• Build organizational understanding of advanced digital capabilities and support teams.
• Develop and implement technology strategies aligned to site, function, and business needs.
• Drive continuous improvement of technology-based performance and provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on emerging digital capabilities and risks.
• Oversee digital technology improvement efforts with site/production leadership.

Skills

Technology Strategies

Business Strategies

Budget Management

Continuous Improvement

Reliability

Technical Mentorship

Decision-Making

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or military experience (US E5 / Canadian equivalent)

Job description

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Technology Director to define and lead the strategy for advancing digital capabilities within Digital Operations work processes. You will identify and prioritize opportunities where intelligent automation can improve decision-making, strengthen operational performance, and create sustainable business value.

You will mentor people leaders and foster an inclusive, collaborative environment grounded in integrity and safety.