Director of Digital Technology Affiliates

Swinerton•San Diego, CA

46d•$190,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Develop and execute a holistic digital technology roadmap that supports innovation, operational excellence, and growth across affiliate companies, including those in manufacturing and supply chain/procurement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred
10–15+ years of progressive IT/OT leadership in manufacturing or industrial environments
Proven experience leading digital transformation initiatives (automation, MES, ERP integration, etc.)
Strong understanding of enterprise-level software, system integration, and architectural frameworks
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to lead and motivate teams through influence and collaboration
Effective resource management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Demonstrated success implementing technologies that improved throughput, yield, quality, or uptime

Nice To Haves

Smart Manufacturing / Industry 4.0
Wood products, building materials, or engineered manufacturing (mass timber, steel, precast, modular, etc.)
Sawmill or process industry technology (PLC/SCADA, sorting, yield optimization, production analytics)
Supply chain and logistics technology
Construction tech integration (CAD/CAM, BIM-to-fabrication workflows)
Building supply, distribution, and retail operations
Manufacturing/OT systems: PLC/SCADA, MES, CNC controls, IoT/sensor networks, robotics, RPA, DCS, RTUs
IT-OT integration and alignment
ERP, MES, CPQ, AVC, MRP, WMS, TMS systems
Demand planning, supplier integration, API connectivity, barcode/RFID/IoT integration
CAD/CAM and BIM integration (Autodesk, Revit, Rhino, Tekla, etc.)
Data analytics, AI/ML, cloud integration (AWS IoT, Azure IoT), Power BI
Proven experience managing full lifecycle custom development projects, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
Strategic leadership and cross-functional influence
Change leadership in craft-driven environments
Vendor and partner management
Cyber-physical security and IT/OT convergence
Scalability mindset for multi-location operations
Customer-focused approach to technology adoption

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Enterprise Architecture Define and execute a digital roadmap for vertically integrated operations, aligning technology solutions with business goals.
Facilitate enterprise architecture planning, identifying capability gaps and ensuring technology initiatives support organizational growth and innovation.
Oversee design and governance standards for IT/OT, robotics, data, and application architectures.
Lead solution design and delivery for complex, cross-departmental processes, ensuring downstream impacts are considered and mitigated.
Lead and oversee the design, development, and deployment of custom technology applications and solutions to meet unique business requirements.
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their applicability to the organization’s technology stack.
Product & Technology Management Oversee business applications, acquisition of new technologies, and process improvements.
Promote technology awareness, adoption, and effective use throughout the organization.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain Technology Integrate automation, robotics, CNC machinery, sensors, and digital twins into production environments.
Oversee systems for sourcing, procurement, staging, transportation, warehouse, and field delivery.
Manage ERP, MES, CPQ, AVC, MRP, WMS, TMS, and other core business systems, ensuring seamless IT/OT integration.
Drive intelligent, integrated supply chains via real-time analytics, AI-driven forecasting, and unified data architecture.
Data & Analytics Lead industrial data collection, historian systems, and analytics pipelines.
Implement edge-to-cloud architectures and AI/ML for production optimization, defect detection, and yield improvement.
Develop manufacturing dashboards and data visualization tools (preferably Power BI).
Leadership & Team Development Lead and inspire cross-functional product teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
Mentor and develop talent aligning growth with organizational goals.
Build relationships throughout the company and industry to understand business needs and goals.
Risk & Budget Management Identify risks and bottlenecks in technology architecture, providing mitigation strategies to safeguard data and operations.
Manage budgets, optimizing resource allocation for maximum impact.
Customer & Partner Experience Enable digital product flow, pricing, and customer experience across the supply chain.
oversee e-commerce platforms, customer self-service portals, and digital product catalogs.
Manage vendor and partner relationships
Complete other responsibilities as assigned.