Location:  Mexico City or Cuautitlán - Izcalli, Mexico
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Role
Work Model: Hybrid (2-3 days in the office, rest work from home)

Role Purpose: Join our team as a Digital Transformation Leader, where you will drive the digital transformation of DHL's Mexico organization in alignment with global DHL Supply Chain guidelines. As a pivotal figure in our journey towards enhanced digitalization and automation, you will spearhead initiatives involving Robotics, Automation, RPAs, Power Automate, Data Analytics, and (Gen-) Artificial Intelligence within the logistics sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Development: Create and implement a comprehensive digitalization strategy (Robotics, RPAs, Automation) and Data Analytics (analytics products, AI) that aligns with business objectives. Consultation and Support: Act as an innovation and technology consultant, assisting the business in delivering value and solving operational challenges through automation and data analytics. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with IT, Operational Engineering, and other departments to gather requirements and ensure successful deployment of technologies. Business Case Development: Guide business units in creating business cases and quantifying the benefits of innovative technologies to support investment decisions. Research and Development: Stay updated on industry trends to identify opportunities for impactful innovation. Innovation Solution Design: Lead the design, planning, development, and evaluation of innovative solutions using Robotics, Machine Learning, and (Gen-) AI. Workflow Optimization: Continuously test and optimize automation workflows for maximum efficiency while adhering to security guidelines. Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships and influence decision-makers to ensure operational feasibility and support for innovation strategies. Vendor Management: Manage the local portfolio of technology vendors, ensuring compliance with procurement and data protection standards. Communication Leadership: Act as the primary communicator for innovation strategy, sharing progress and success stories to foster a culture of innovation. Training Development: Create training materials to support the adoption of innovation solutions across the country and region. Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of engineers and data analysts, promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Innovation Forum Facilitation: Manage the Innovation Forum with key stakeholders to drive alignment and prioritize innovation opportunities. Reporting: Provide regular updates to global teams on robotics, automation, and data analytics initiatives.

Requirements:

Experience: Minimum 5-7 years in logistics, supply chain, or transportation; experience in Service Logistics (3PL) preferred. Digital Transformation Expertise: Proven track record in driving digital transformation and innovation initiatives. Multinational Experience: Experience in a multinational or matrixed organization is preferred. Project Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading innovation, digitalization, or advanced analytics projects. Change Management Skills: Expertise in stakeholder engagement and influencing at multiple organizational levels. Cross-Functional Team Management: Strong background in managing teams across IT, Engineering, Operations, and Business Units. Business Case Development: Proven capability in building business cases and aligning technological solutions to operational goals. Vendor Management: Highly preferred experience in sourcing and compliance with internal guidelines. Local Knowledge: Experience in the Mexican landscape is required; additional experience in Latin America or globally is a plus. Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred. Certifications: Project Management (e.g., PMP, Agile), Lean Six Sigma, or Data Analytics certifications are a plus. Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of robotics, automation, and analytics tools; programming skills (e.g., Power BI, Python, UiPath, SQL) are a plus. Language Proficiency: Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken); Portuguese is a nice to have.

Why Join Us?

Be at the forefront of our digital transformation journey, leading innovative projects that shape the future of logistics. If you are passionate about technology, collaboration, and driving change, we want to hear from you!

Does this opportunity spark your interest? We eagerly look forward to receiving your application.

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