Senior Manager – Manufacturing Digital Transformation & AI

I am working with a leading global manufacturing organisation looking for a Senior Manager – Manufacturing Digital Transformation & AI to drive Data, AI and Digital Transformation initiatives across manufacturing operations.This isn't a traditional IT Manager position. The role sits directly between Manufacturing/Operations and Global IT, identifying operational problems and translating them into practical technology, data and AI solutions.Key areas include AI/ML use cases, advanced analytics, Smart Manufacturing, MES, SAP, SCADA, IIoT, Digital Factory and manufacturing automation.The successful candidate will work closely with senior Operations, Supply Chain and Finance stakeholders and Data/AI teams to identify high-value opportunities, define technical and data requirements, govern POCs and ultimately turn manufacturing data into measurable operational improvements.We're particularly interested in candidates with:Strong manufacturing IT/digital-transformation experienceAI/ML or advanced analytics project deliveryMES/SAP/SCADA/IIoT exposureSmart Factory / Industry 4.0 experienceStrong business-to-technology translation skillsSenior stakeholder and global/regional IT experienceStrong English communicationExperience within electronics, semiconductor, automotive or complex manufacturing environments would be particularly relevant.