Director Digital Cement Operations (fmd)

For our Department Digital-Cement Operations we are looking for a Director Digital Cement Operations (f/m/d). The position is based at our Headquarters in Heidelberg Germany and reports to the position Vice President Technology/Digital.

TheDirector Digital Cement Operationsis accountable fordriving Heidelberg Materials digital cement strategy forward translating operational priorities into scalable digital solutions and ensuring measurable value creation across cement operations.

The role acts as thestrategic and operational bridge between Digital and the Competence Center Cement (CCC). In close partnership with CCC plants and regional organizations the Director ensures that digital products platforms and data capabilities materially improvecost reliability productivity safety and decarbonization outcomesin cement operations.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE

• Own and continuously evolve thedigital cement strategy aligned with CCC priorities operational excellence objectives and Group strategy.

• Translate cement operational challenges (e.g. reliability energy efficiency maintenance CO₂ reduction) intoclear digital roadmaps and investment priorities.

• Ensure all digital initiatives are tied tomeasurable business outcomes(e.g. cost reduction throughput increase energy efficiency reliability CO₂ impact).

• Provide strategic leadership forHProduce and related digital cement platforms ensuring a coherent suite rather than isolated products.

• Oversee product portfolio decisions (build / scale / retire) prioritization and funding recommendations.

• Ensure strong product management UX focus and user adoption across regions and plants.

• Driveglobal and regional rolloutof digital cement solutions in close cooperation with plants regions and CCC.

• Own theDigital Cement Operations budget including prioritization of initiatives and ROI tracking.

• Define and steer KPIs and OKRs for digital cement initiatives in alignment with CCC and Group Digital and provide regular factbased

• Lead and develop theDigital Cement Operations organization including product leaders platform owners and key experts.

YOUR PROFILE

• University degree in Business Informatics Computer Science or Engineering

• Tangible experience incement operations heavy process industry or industrial operations combined with digital or technology leadership exposure.

• Proven track record in drivingcrossfunctional transformation initiativesat scale.

• Strong strategic thinking paired withhandson execution mindset.

• Ability to bridgeoperations and digital translating shopfloor realities into scalable digital solutions.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills including interaction with senior executives and plant leadership.

• High analytical capability with a focus onmeasurable business impact.

OUR OFFER

We are convinced that only those who successfully realize their personal goals can also fully contribute professionally. Thats why we offer you attractive benefits such as:

• Flexible working time models with up to 50% remote working within Germany

• 30 vacation days plus additional special vacation days

• Attractive compensation with profit share/bonus Christmas and vacation payment

• Multiple learning & development options: support of job-related further training various technical and leadership development program

• JobTicket JobBike and further special conditions and discounts for e.g. gyms

• Company fitness room various sports classes health and prevention campaigns

• Individual onboarding with buddy program as well as various networking initiatives (Network of Women International Network etc.)

• Modern headquarters next to the river Neckar with ergonomic workplaces and height-adjustable desks

• Canteen with discounted and healthy meals

• Bicycle and underground parking with charging stations for e-bike and car

... and much more.