Manager, Digital Strategy & Transformation (ITOT Integration and Smart Manufacturing)

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers such as Raid Glade Ziploc and more in virtually every country around the world. Together we are creating a better future for the planet for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Manager Digital Strategy & Transformation IT (Information Technology/OT (Operational Technology) Integration and SMART Manufacturing you will lead the digital transformation of our manufacturing network with collaboration with Global Supply Chain teams and Global Business Services team by driving ITOT convergence deploying Industry 4.0 technologies and enabling data-driven connected this role you are responsible for shaping the SMART Factory roadmap overseeing digital assessments across plants and guiding the implementation of high-impact use cases that improve productivity efficiency quality and sustainability. This role requires deep Digital Manufacturing /SMART Factory expertise digital fluency and strong stakeholder collaboration to drive transformation and user adoption.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with operational leadership program management skills and a passion for modernizing manufacturing environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy & Roadmap Development

Define and maintain the SMART Factory vision roadmap and multi-year strategy.

• Align digital manufacturing priorities with business goals (cost quality safety capacity OEE sustainability).

• Identify high-impact use cases for digital transformation (automation analytics IIoT dashboards AI/ML MES enhancements etc.).

Digital Maturity & Factory Assessment

• Lead IT/OT digital maturity assessments across manufacturing sites.

• Benchmark current systems processes and technologies against SMART Factory standards.

• Develop factory-level improvement plans and oversee prioritization of investments.

ITOT Integration & Governance

• Ensure strong alignment between IT and OT organizations.

• Oversee architecture for data flow system integration (MES ERP SCADA historians and edge devices).

• Establish cybersecurity standards for plant equipment networks and connected systems.

• Govern data integrity access and reliability across manufacturing systems.

Program & Project Leadership

• Manage end-to-end delivery of SMART Factory programs (from concept to deployment).

• Establish project milestones budgets resource plans and KPIs.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (IT Operations Engineering Quality SHE Logistics and broader Supply Chain Organization).

• Lead vendor/partner engagements for digital and automation solutions.

Technology Enablement & Deployment

• Oversee evaluation and deployment of Industry 4.0 technologies such as:

• IoT sensors and edge devices

• MES deployment / MOM solutions

• Digital twins (process equipment supply chain)

• Integration with ERP PLM Sourcing Planning systems etc.

• Autonomous systems / robotics Advanced analytics AI/ML

• Predictive maintenance and connected worker tools

• Evaluate new digital manufacturing tools and emerging technologies.

• Ensure solutions meet scalability security and compliance requirements.

• Promote a culture of digital adoption and continuous improvement

• Use data and analytics to drive improvements in throughput downtime reduction yield scrap and labor productivity.

Stakeholder Vendor and Ecosystem Management

• Partner with BW GBS Lean Manufacturing Engineering manufacturing COE teams and others to identify optimization opportunities.

• Oversee relationships with technology partners system integrators and consultants.

• Ensure vendor solutions align with enterprise digital standards and long-term architecture.

• Define and Prioritize the Product Backlog: Create and maintain a prioritized product backlog based on business needs. This involves assessing the value and effort associated with each item and collaborating with stakeholders to reach consensus on prioritization decisions.

Leadership

• Serve as the main GBS-BW point of contact for SMART Factory strategy across the organization.

• Communicate program status with executives plant leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Facilitate workshops assessments and discovery sessions to align teams on priorities.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOULL BRING

• Bachelors degree in engineering Information Technology Manufacturing Industrial Engineering or related field.

• 7 years of experience in manufacturing automation ITOT digital transformation or Industrial Engineering roles.

• Strong knowledge of MES SCADA PLCs IoT systems automation equipment and ERP/MES/PLM integration.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Experience leading multi-site projects or digital transformation initiatives.

• Proven cross-functional leadership and vendor management skills.

• Strong problem-solving analytical thinking and communication abilities

• Lean Six Sigma or Operational Excellence certification (Green Belt/Black Belt).

• Experience leading SMART Factory Industry 4.0 or digital manufacturing programs.

• Expertise in ITOT convergence and modern factory architecture.

• Experiences with Global Lighthouse Digital Manufacturing and/ or National Association of Manufacturing (Digital Manufacturing Farmwork)

• Familiarity with AI/ML analytics digital twins predictive maintenance or cloud platforms.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for OT environments.

• Ability to define ROI business cases and performance improvement models.

• Demonstrated experience enabling cultural and organizational change in manufacturing settings

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full time with occasional operational support outside core business hours

• Ability to travel 25%

• Office work environment: Remote work available once a week for eligible employees

• This role is eligible for domestic relocation

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnsons total compensation packages are at or above industry addition to salary total packages may include bonuses long-term incentives matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability job level and years of service. As a family company were committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans maternity/paternity/adoption leave flexible work arrangements vacation purchase options recreation and fitness centers childcare counseling services and more.

Inclusion & Diversity

Were a global business with people from every culture ethnicity race religion gender identity sexual orientation age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

Were committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract hire and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at Together

At SC Johnson we strive to create a positive inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

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