Operations and Transformation Manager

Jobtailor; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned Automation & Transformation Leader to drive end-to-end robotic process automation, AI-enabled programs, and global transformation initiatives. You will collaborate with executives, lead cross-functional teams, and govern enterprise-wide automation standards.

The role requires deep PLM expertise, AI/ML proficiency, and strong leadership to align initiatives with business goals and deliver measurable ROI across multiple programs.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automation, AI implementation, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership or management experience.
• Experience leading operations, strategic initiatives, global transformation programs, AI tools, and automations.
• Strong background in AI, machine learning, and automation technologies.
• Core PLM competency with SAP S4 HANA, PTC Windchill, Oracle Agile, or similar.
• Extensive PLM process, methods, and tools experience, including CAD integration, Part, BOM, Document, and Change Management.
• Advanced leadership skills, including coaching, teambuilding, conflict resolution, and management.
• Superior business acumen and technical knowledge across multiple business units, applications, and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute the organization’s automation and operations roadmap aligned with business priorities.
• Identify automation and process-improvement opportunities across operations.
• Collaborate with executives to align initiatives with business goals and operational excellence.
• Oversee deployment of automation tools, including RPA and selective AI solutions.
• Evaluate technologies with digital and transformation teams.
• Integrate automation tools with enterprise systems and operational processes.
• Track efficiency, quality, and ROI metrics from automation initiatives.
• Refine workflows using Lean and continuous-improvement approaches.
• Establish governance frameworks aligned with compliance and enterprise standards.
• Lead cross-functional operations, engineering, and data teams.
• Train and support adoption of new tools and process improvements.
• Manage direct reports through hiring, performance management, coaching, and career development.
• Communicate strategy, priorities, and roadmap updates to executives and stakeholders.
• Manage headcount, deliverables, schedules, costs, resources, timelines, and budgets across multiple programs.

Skills

Automation

Digital Transformation

Machine Learning

Process Improvement

CAD Integration

Change Management

BOM Management

Document Management

Performance Management

Governance Frameworks

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Manufacturing, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Tools

RPA Tools

SAP S4 HANA

PTC Windchill

Oracle Agile

Job description

• Support and execute the organization’s automation and operations roadmap aligned with business priorities
• Identify automation and process-improvement opportunities across operations
• Collaborate with executives to align initiatives with business goals and operational excellence
• Oversee deployment of automation tools, including RPA and selective AI solutions
• Evaluate technologies with digital and transformation teams
• Integrate automation tools with enterprise systems and operational processes
• Track efficiency, quality, and ROI metrics from automation initiatives
• Refine workflows using Lean and continuous-improvement approaches
• Establish governance frameworks aligned with compliance and enterprise standards
• Lead cross-functional operations, engineering, and data teams
• Train and support adoption of new tools and process improvements
• Manage direct reports through hiring, performance management, coaching, and career development
• Communicate strategy, priorities, and roadmap updates to executives and stakeholders
• Manage headcount, deliverables, schedules, costs, resources, timelines, and budgets across multiple programs

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Manufacturing, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
• At least 15+ years of relevant professional experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automation, AI implementation, or digital transformation initiatives
• At least 5 years of leadership or management experience
• Experience leading operations, strategic initiatives, global transformation programs, AI tools, and automations
• Strong background in AI, machine learning, and automation technologies
• Core PLM competency with SAP S4 HANA, PTC Windchill, Oracle Agile, or similar
• Extensive PLM process, methods, and tools experience, including CAD integration, Part, BOM, Document, and Change Management
• Advanced leadership skills, including coaching, teambuilding, conflict resolution, and management
• Superior business acumen and technical knowledge across multiple business units, applications, and technologies

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in automation and digital transformation, with a strong focus on AI implementation and process improvement. Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and aligning operational initiatives with business goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Automation Technologies
• AI Implementation
• Leadership Experience
• PLM Competency with SAP S4 HANA
• Lean and Continuous Improvement

Hard Skills

• Automation
• Digital Transformation
• Machine Learning
• Process Improvement
• CAD Integration
• Change Management
• BOM Management
• Document Management
• Performance Management
• Governance Frameworks

Soft Skills

• Coaching
• Teambuilding
• Conflict Resolution
• Communication
• Business Acumen

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing
• Operations
• Global Transformation Programs
• Enterprise Systems
• Operational Excellence

Tools & Technologies

• RPA Tools
• SAP S4 HANA
• PTC Windchill
• Oracle Agile