Digital Analytics & IIoT Manager

Challenge Manufacturing•Walker, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Digital Solutions & Development leads the team responsible for enterprise application development, Azure DevOps governance, software delivery practices, Microsoft Fabric administration, Power BI governance, and digital solution delivery across the Operational Technology organization. This player-coach leadership role establishes development standards, governs Azure DevOps, advances DevSecOps maturity, and delivers scalable, secure, and supportable digital solutions. The role leads a team of developers and partners with OT Automation, SMS/MES, IT, and business stakeholders to support Challenge Manufacturing’s digital transformation initiatives. It is based at the company’s plant in Walker, Michigan, and is scheduled for first shift, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Occasional early arrival, late stays, or weekend work may be required to meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of people leadership experience leading software development or technical teams.
Strong experience with Azure DevOps administration, Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, SDLC, and DevSecOps practices.
Experience leading development of web applications, enterprise solutions, integrations, or digital products.
Experience establishing development governance, coding standards, release management processes, and technical best practices.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, SQL, APIs, and modern application architectures.
Manufacturing industry experience, with familiarity in MES, Ignition, IIoT, and Operational Technology environments.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a software developer, technical lead, architect, or development manager.
Azure DevOps Administrator certification or equivalent practical experience.
Experience implementing enterprise DevOps governance programs.
Experience leading Microsoft Fabric or enterprise analytics platforms.
Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations.
Experience with ISO, IATF, IEC 62443, or similar governance/compliance frameworks.
Experience driving digital transformation initiatives in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop software developers, BI developers, and future data architecture resources.
Own Azure DevOps administration, governance, standards, and adoption across Operational Technology teams.
Establish and govern Git workflows, repositories, branching strategies, pull request standards, CI/CD pipelines, and release processes.
Develop and maintain SDLC and DevSecOps standards to ensure quality, security, and traceability.
Lead development of internal web applications, business tools, reporting platforms, and digital solutions.
Oversee API-based integrations between manufacturing, business, and third-party systems.
Govern Microsoft Fabric and Power BI platforms, including standards, lifecycle management, security, and supportability.
Drive development governance, architecture reviews, and technical quality across team deliverables.
Establish standards for application architecture, documentation, testing, deployment, and support.
Partner with OT Automation, SMS/MES, IT, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable digital solutions.
Manage development backlogs, priorities, resource allocation, and delivery commitments.
Support data governance, access control, audit readiness, and compliance requirements, including IATF and ISO standards.
Monitor and improve development performance through deployment metrics, platform adoption, solution quality, and user satisfaction.
Manage vendor relationships and third-party technical integrations.
Foster accountability, continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.