Our amazing client is a leader in the manufacturing vertical. They are in the process of digital transformation and are searching for a Director of Data Science and AI to drive strategic initiatives related to IoT (Internet of Things), IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), Industry 4.0, and Connected Factory. Prospective candidate's understanding of these domains, coupled with their expertise in AI (Artificial Intelligence), will be critical in shaping the organization's future.
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What you will be doing:
Collaborate cross-functionally with technology, operations, and engineering teams to champion new products, and services, or offer visions and strategies.
Drive innovation by enabling emerging technologies such as IoT, Analytics, Generative AI, and AR/VR solutions.
Conduct thorough market and competition analyses, identifying new technology challenges. Map findings to the organization's digital maturity for adoption in both Consumer and Enterprise markets.
Strategically phase out end-of-life hardware and software, replacing them with modern digital and emerging technologies. Focus areas include IoT, Analytics, and Generative AI across various domains.
Manage large-scale multiyear Digital Transformation program for modernizing production facilities using technologies for Industry 4.0 use cases, Connected Factory, and M/AI. Equipment and System data capture and analysis from IOT, and IIOT systems, Data extraction, and integration with ERP, MES, and Supply Chain systems to give strategic visibility in production and operations for factories.
Promote data-driven decision-making by leveraging insights from IoT sensors, digital twins, and analytics.
Drive initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes, improve supply chain visibility, and enhance product quality through connected factory solutions.
Explore AI applications within operations, including predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and process optimization.
What you bring to the table:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Operations Research
10+ years' experience, preferably within manufacturing, supply chain, or technology-driven industries.
Strong experience with AI, Analytics, Cloud technologies, Python, SQL, and development.
4+ Year's management / leadership experience
Proven track record in driving digital transformation, Industry 4.0 initiatives, and IoT adoption.
Experience in managing building and scaling systems around connected factories for KPIs such as OEE, MTTR, downtime, productivity optimization issues, etc.
Deep understanding of RCA and RCCA processes for increasing efficiency.
Ability to work closely with teams across functions (procurement, manufacturing, supply chain, design-to-value, and service operations) to integrate digital solutions seamlessly.
Demonstrated success in delivering measurable business outcomes through digital initiatives.
Ability to lead change management efforts, ensuring successful adoption of digital technologies and processes.