Industrial Digital Manager - Novecare

Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose we bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science. In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.

We bond with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow s megatrends. As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Solvay brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges. You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.

Role Overview
This role will be responsible for managing the implementation and execution of digital technology in support of GBU digital initiatives in the domain of Digital Operations (Manufacturing & Supply chain). The Industrial Digital Manager will work closely with both GBU and Digital Technology teams to manage projects and provide support for moving the GBU toward the Solvay digital roadmap. General areas within the scope of this position are:

• Strategic role
• Active involvement with Product Managers from Digital Technology organization to develop Novecare s Industrial Digital Roadmap. Identify opportunities and product owner(s) and put in place conditions for success (including coordination role cross sites)
• Screen site demand and opportunities, prioritize and channel to appropriate Product groups
• Change role
• Organize and animate the network of site digital champions
• Role model and coach teams involved in digital initiative
• Day-to-Day
• Escalate bottlenecks / issues
• Coordination of cybersecurity issues and projects
  

Specific Job Responsibilities Include:

• Manage and collaborate on group Digital Technology initiatives and projects affecting the GBU. Focus on tactical implementation and execution of projects and initiatives.
• Assess and manage cybersecurity risks for equipment and applications. Provide a roadmap and support to mitigate risks.
• Liaise with manufacturing sites and respective site digital champions to drive performance management, focusing on needs and opportunities.
• Maintain alignment between Novecare and Digital Technology Organization for applications and infrastructure standardization.
• Manage Digital Star Factory program for the GBU in collaboration with Digital Technology dept and GBU industrial teams
• Participate in the Steerco for Digital Technology industrial projects as needed.
• Maintain relationships with Digital Technology Product Managers
• Provide reporting on projects and the roadmap to Novecare Leadership Team.
• Work with Site Digital champions and Digital Technology Site Delivery Specialists (DSDS) on Digital Technology related topics.
• Collaborate on GBU Digital Technology budget as deemed appropriate by the Digital Technology organization.

Education and Experience
Education

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Information Systems Management, Business Management or related Commercial or Technical field.
• Advanced Degree is a bonus.
  
  

Experience

• Min 10 years of experience in the Information knowledge or industrial domain.
• Experience in large and multi-disciplinary project management.
• Experience in working in a multicultural environment.

Skills

• Knowledge of Solvay Digital Technology landscape.
• Curiosity for Technology and Digital solutions.
• Knowledge aspects of quality standards (ISO, GMP, automotive, etc.), complaint handling and ability to apply these.
• Knowledge of administrative aspects of logistics: insurance, hazardous materials transportation, regulations, Incoterms etc.
• The ability to manage and influence people.
• Knowledge in change management.
• Team player/Collaborative.
• Customer obsessed.
• Analytical and problem solving mind-set.
• Initiative spirit and capacity to work autonomously.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Additional Information

• Fluent in English.
• Other languages are a bonus.
• Travel to plant sites up to 25% (Based on Covid restrictions)
  
  
  
  

Additional Information
Solvay s purpose is to bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress. We can only fulfill this purpose with a diverse workforce that feels respected and appreciated, and has equal opportunities to work, grow and thrive. Our differences, visible or not, are valued. As Solvay seeks to promote unity and not uniformity, we invite you - regardless of background, age, gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity - to consider a future with us.


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