The Digital Initiative Leader will be part of a team focused on leading transformational change through digital programs, to innovate and simplify the Engineering processes.
The candidate will collaborate with the extended GTE Engineering team and with the teams focused on processes and tools in other GTE functions and in IET Engineering.
He/She will be responsible for proposing and leading business-critical initiatives as the primary point of contact for GTE Engineering, overseeing both technical and managerial aspects, to build and develop a digital roadmap over time, that aligns with the business values and objectives.
Selected candidates will be assigned to functionally coordinate high-impact initiatives such as the DPD -Digital Product Definition- program, design and modelling tools developments, AI projects, etc.
Essential Responsibilities:
Digital strategy and ideas funneling:Identify the strategic digital initiatives to invest on.
Collect bottom-up digital ideas, prioritize and frame them within the business strategy.
Digital programs prioritization and benefit:Gather information to build strong business cases for prioritizing digital programs within GTE LRP.
Monitor the adoption of digital tools and ensure the realization of engineering benefit commitments to support the achievement of team strategy deployment targets.
Leading execution of Digital Programs:Provide overall functional oversight of led initiatives, retrieving the required functional resources, managing risks, assuring timeliness of the deliverables.
Rationalization of the set of Engineering digital tools:Continuously work to streamline the management of engineering tools, identifying synergies and promoting convergence towards main platforms.
Communication:Communicate essential information about key digital initiatives: provide regular updates to the leadership, and keep the entire team informed.
Maintain the organization's digital presence on corporate digital communication tools.
To be successful in this role you will have:
Master’s degree in engineering.At least 10 years of experience in turbomachinery engineering and technology, preferably in roles as project/systems engineer or design engineer focused on design integration.Experience in the design and use of engineering digital tools. Skills and interest in applying innovative digital technologies and AI to engineering design activities.Proven experience in project management best practices, strategic thinking and planning.Experience in leading trans-disciplinary, cross-functional initiatives, coordinating natural teams.Excellent communication skills.Ability to work in an ever-changing environment with shifting priorities.Attitude towards continuous improvement and promoting cultural change.Knowledge of Systems Engineering methodology is a significant advantage for candidate selection.Microsoft Power Platform Citizen Developer program engagement is a preferred attribute.