Operations Data & Digital Transformation Lead

AeroVironment, Inc.; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holidays

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking an Operations Data and Digital Transformation Manager to bridge Operations and IT/DBT, driving ERP, MES, PLM, and SIOP deployments.

You will standardize processes, govern master data, and lead analytics adoption to improve production, supply chain, and quality performance. Key responsibilities include coordinating readiness activities, leading root-cause analysis during system issues, and guiding initiatives that deliver measurable value through Industry 4.0

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Immersive experience in an Oracle Fusion ERP operating environment is a must.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or IT/DBT.
• Experience implementing and supporting digital business tools in a manufacturing environment, MES, PLM, or SIOP tools.
• Demonstrated project management experience with system deployments or upgrades.
• Strong knowledge of master data structures (BOMs, routings, inventory) and operational KPIs.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic and tactical bridge between Operations & IT
• Translate operational needs into IT system specifications and enhancements
• Ensure ERP, MES, PLM, and SIOP enable and improve operational efficiency
• Oversee Change Management & Adoption; train Operations teams in digital tools
• Gather feedback from shop floor and materials teams to IT/DBT
• Govern master data structures (BOMs, routings, inventory)
• Standardize and improve processes to match digital workflows
• Align dashboards KPIs (inventory turns, OTD, utilization) with systems
• Lead projects for Oracle Fusion ERP, MES deployments, and SIOP adoption
• Coordinate testing, validation, and go-live planning
• Scout emerging tech: IoT, AI scheduling, AR/VR, advanced automation
• Promote continuous improvement through digital innovation and automation
• Stay updated on industry advances and advise management

Skills

Project management

Data governance

Change management

Analytical problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Training

Communication

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Oracle Fusion ERP

MES

PLM

SIOP

Analytics dashboards

Splash BI

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking an Operations Data and Digital Transformation Manager to bridge Operations and IT/DBT, driving ERP, MES, PLM, and SIOP deployments.

You will standardize processes, govern master data, and lead analytics adoption to improve production, supply chain, and quality performance. Key responsibilities include coordinating readiness activities, leading root-cause analysis during system issues, and guiding initiatives that deliver measurable value through Industry 4.0