Director Digital Transformation & Operational Excellence

ConvaTec
Lexington, United States of America
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Remote
Lexington, United States of America

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Web Platforms
Information Technology

Job description

Every day, our products improve the lives of millions of people around the world. We're hugely proud of this, which is why we're transforming our business to reach millions more. Join us as a Director Digital Transformation & Operational Excellence and you'll drive progress that really means something., The Operations Lead for Digital Transformation & Opex is responsible for defining and executing enterprise-wide projects to modernize manufacturing and quality systems through advanced digital technologies & operational excellence. The role leads deployment of AI, MVDA, advanced analytics, and scalable software platforms across a global manufacturing network to improve product quality, regulatory compliance, operational performance, and operational excellence maturity. The role defines and owns the AI and digital transformation strategy for the global manufacturing network and leads the team that drives its execution across local sites - including accountability for building and presenting the investment cases that fund it, and for the network-wide standards and governance that sustain it., * Defining and executing global operations' digital transformation strategy

  • Lead deployment of AI-driven solutions across manufacturing network
  • Lead deployment of MVDA solutions across manufacturing network
  • Drive improvements in quality, efficiency, and compliance
  • Lead global cross-functional programs and stakeholders
  • Develop scalable digital platforms and architectures
  • Ensure regulatory compliance (FDA, ISO, etc.) across all implementations
  • Drive standardization of manufacturing processes and best practices across global sites

Requirements

  • 15+ years of relevant experience and/or education in engineering or digital transformation
  • AI / Machine Learning (MVDA) in manufacturing
  • Advanced analytics and process control
  • Digital manufacturing and edge platforms
  • Quality systems and regulatory knowledge
  • Lean / Six Sigma or equivalent operational excellence experience
  • Global program leadership
  • Cross-functional stakeholder alignment
  • Enterprise-scale change management
  • Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret complex problems, incorporating data gathered from a variety of sources
  • High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness with strong work ethic and the ability to work independently with minimal direction
  • Operates at enterprise/global level
  • Balances technical depth with business impact
  • Drives standardization and operational discipline across sites
  • Focuses on scalable platforms vs. point solutions
  • Ensures regulatory readiness in all initiatives
  • Champions a culture of continuous improvement and accountability

About the company

Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With over 10,000 colleagues, we provide products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention, treatment for hard to heal wounds, at-risk skin and ulcerated tissue to supporting debilitating conditions, improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec's revenues in 2025 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit: http://www.convatecgroup.com.

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