Director – IT Digital Transformation

Autoliv United States•Auburn Hills, MI

11h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
Scale What Works: Identify successful pilots and replicate across plants and functions
Develop repeatable playbooks and standardized solutions
Balance standardization with local flexibility
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
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
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