Director - IT Digital Transformation

Director - IT Digital Transformation

This role will lead end-to-end execution of digital initiatives across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and business functions, with a focus on implementation, adoption, and sustained value realization. It will play a key role in turning ideas into execution, scaling what works, and delivering measurable business results across the Americas.

What you'll do:

1. Own End-to-End Execution

• Lead initiatives from idea → business case → pilot → scale → value realization
• Take full accountability for delivery timelines, budgets, and outcomes
• Proactively remove roadblocks and ensure consistent progress

2. Drive Impact on the Ground

• Partner closely with plant and operational teams to implement solutions in real-world environments
• Ensure solutions are practical, scalable, and fully adopted-not just deployed
• Spend time on-site to understand challenges and drive measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost

3. Translate Strategy into Action

• Break down strategy into clear, executable initiatives and milestones
• Define use cases, KPIs, and success criteria
• Prioritize based on business value and feasibility

4. Scale What Works

• Identify successful pilots and replicate across plants and functions
• Develop repeatable playbooks and standardized solutions
• Balance standardization with local flexibility

5. Lead Cross-Functional Delivery

• Build and lead lean, high-impact cross-functional teams
• Act as the single-threaded owner for key initiatives
• Drive alignment, decision-making, and execution momentum

6. Data, AI & Automation - Practical Application

• Drive practical use of data, analytics, and automation
• Focus on high-impact, real-world use cases
• Ensure tools are embedded into daily workflows and decision-making

7. Build Capability & Accountability

• Develop a network of business and plant champions
• Coach teams on digital tools and data-driven problem solving
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement

What is required:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required
• 10+ years of experience in digital transformation, operations, or technology delivery roles
• Proven track record of leading and delivering large-scale transformation initiatives. End-to-End Transformation delivery, not just strategy or PMO oversight but direct ownership
• Proven track record of leading and delivering large-scale transformation initiatives. End-to-End Transformation delivery, not just strategy or PMO oversight but direct ownership
• Strong experience in manufacturing or industrial environments (plant exposure preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to scale solutions from pilot to enterprise deployment
• Experience in PLM / ERP Applications

What's in it for you:
• Attractive compensation package
• Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.
• Gender Pay Equality

Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.

Locations Auburn Hills Technical Center (ATC)