Associate Director Digital Transformation

Job Description

Are you passionate about building digital foundations that drive business outcomes accelerate innovation and fuel the future of AI automation and analytics

We are looking for an Associate Director Digital Transformation to help build the digital foundation that will enable the next generation of AI-powered capabilities across Global Sourcing & Procurement.

In this role you will connect business processes enterprise systems and data into a unified experience that enables automation analytics and AI at scale. You will map how work moves across functions systems and teams uncover opportunities to simplify and standardize how work is done and create the foundations required for intelligent AI-driven decision making.

This is not a traditional transformation role. We are looking for a builder and systems thinker who can move seamlessly between business strategy technology architecture process optimization and hands-on solution development. You will help shape how users interact with our digital ecosystem while establishing the process system and data frameworks that will power future AI capabilities.

What Makes This Role Different

• Build the digital foundation that powers automation analytics AI and next-generation user experiences across a global organization.

• Join a high-performing data-driven team that values curiosity direct feedback rapid learning and evidence-based decision making.

• Move quickly from idea to impact through a build-and-learn mindset testing refining and scaling solutions through rapid experimentation and iterative delivery.

• Drive technology adoption directly within the business partnering closely with users and stakeholders to deliver measurable value.

• Play a critical role in connecting the teams digital analytics process and AI initiatives into a unified ecosystem that accelerates transformation at scale.

What Youll Do

• Map and connect the end-to-end ecosystem of processes systems data analytics and user experiences across Global Supplier Management & Procurement.

• Take an end-to-end view of how work flows across functions systems and teams ensuring the overall user experience is optimized rather than individual processes or applications in isolation.

• Orchestrate the connection between business priorities digital initiatives reporting applications and our Databricks-powered data foundation to accelerate business value automation and future AI capabilities.

• Drive alignment accountability and performance across business operations and technology stakeholders by establishing transparent metrics and ensuring capabilities deliver expected business outcomes.

• Turn ideas into impact through hands-on development of prototypes analytics automation and scalable solutions using SQL Databricks Power Platform Celonis SAP and AI-enabled technologies.

Who You Are

You enjoy understanding how business processes systems data and people interact to create outcomes. Rather than accepting complexity you look for opportunities to simplify connect and scale.

You are equally comfortable analyzing data mapping end-to-end user experiences evaluating system interactions influencing stakeholders and building prototype solutions that demonstrate value. You combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution and enjoy turning ideas into working capabilities.

You thrive in high-performing environments where decisions are driven by data feedback is candid and constructive and the best ideas win regardless of where they originate. You move quickly embrace experimentation and focus on creating momentum rather than bureaucracy.

Most importantly you believe great digital experiences are built on connected processes trusted data and scalable technology foundations. You are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of Global Sourcing & Procurement through automation analytics and AI-enabled innovation.

What Youll Bring

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Systems Data Analytics Business or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus.

• 8 years of experience in digital transformation technology analytics process improvement product management consulting or related disciplines.

• Experience working across enterprise platforms data ecosystems analytics solutions and business processes to deliver end-to-end business outcomes.

• Hands-on experience with technologies such as SAP ERP platforms SQL Databricks Power Platform Celonis analytics solutions or comparable technologies.

• Demonstrated experience building implementing or scaling digital solutions that improve business performance user experience operational efficiency or data quality.

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