Director, Manufacturing & Connected Factory Apps

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, wellness & retirement

Flexible work schedules

Career development

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director, Manufacturing & Connected Factory Apps to lead sustainment and evolution of manufacturing applications for connected factory operations. The role partners with operations and cross-functional stakeholders to drive digital strategy and scalable processes in a complex global environment.

The position is remote for US-based candidates, with no visa sponsorship available, offering a competitive compensation package in the Aerospace & Defense space.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years leading project teams in digital or process transformations.
• 5+ years in technology sustainment or CoE roles.
• Experience with MES, SCADA, Ignition, and event brokers.
• Proven track record managing multi-year initiatives across global regions.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the connected factory sustainment organization for manufacturing applications and event brokers.
• Support enterprise-wide harmonization and technology consolidation for connected factory capabilities.
• Lead digital strategy development and manage operational sustainment processes.
• Align technical roadmaps with enterprise objectives by partnering with operations leaders and stakeholders.
• Expand use of manufacturing applications and real-time event brokers to improve factory efficiency.
• Guide communities of practice and educate stakeholders on best practices for connected factory technologies.
• Ensure compliance with IT policies while maximizing scalability and minimizing complexity.

Skills

Leadership experience

Digital transformation

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MES

SCADA

Ignition

Event brokers

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Manufacturing & Connected Factory Apps to join the team of a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space.

This role will lead the sustainment and evolution of manufacturing applications that support connected factory operations across the enterprise. You will partner closely with operations leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to drive digital strategy, technology consolidation, and scalable operational processes. The position is focused on improving factory efficiency, aligning technical roadmaps to business objectives, and advancing real-time capabilities in a complex global environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $186,200+ annually

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the connected factory sustainment organization for manufacturing applications and event brokers.
• Support enterprise-wide harmonization and technology consolidation for connected factory capabilities.
• Lead digital strategy development and manage operational sustainment processes.
• Align technical roadmaps with enterprise objectives by partnering with operations leaders and stakeholders.
• Expand the use of manufacturing applications and real-time event brokers to enhance factory efficiency.
• Guide communities of practice and educate stakeholders on best practices for connected factory technologies.
• Ensure compliance with IT policies while maximizing scalability and minimizing complexity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, supply chain management, engineering, mathematics, or a related field; master's degree preferred.
• 14+ years of experience, including 12+ years leading project teams in digital or process transformation.
• 5+ years of experience in technology sustainment or Center of Excellence roles.
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES), SCADA, Ignition, and event brokers.
• Proven track record managing multi-year initiatives across global regions and operating units.
• Experience in complex corporations, particularly in Aerospace & Defense or related industries.

Benefits

• Healthcare, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Flexible work schedules and parental leave.
• Career development and recognition programs.
• Educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
• Achievement awards and paid time off.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.