Digital Engineering and Transformation Director

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Job Title:
Digital Engineering and Transformation Director

Job Code: 40192

Job Location:
Palm Bay, FL;
Colorado Springs, CO;
Fort Wayne, IN;
Northampton, MA;
Wilmington, MA;
Rochester, NY;
Greenville, TX;
Chantilly, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Job Description:

Space and Missions Systems is seeking a results driven Director of Digital Engineering and Transformation to lead execution of the segment's digital roadmap. This leader will own the strategy, implementation, and ongoing optimization of the enterprise digital ecosystem, with near term focus on PLM, ERP, and MES. The role oversees Digital Engineering, a fully integrated model based approach that connects engineering, manufacturing, and sustainment through a unified ecosystem.

It also incorporates key elements such as the digital thread, digital twin, and model based systems engineering. Partnering closely with Program Management, IT, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Finance, this leader will drive end to end transformation and deliver scalable, integrated solutions. The ideal candidate has hands on experience executing large scale digital transformation programs in aerospace and defense and has personally led PLM, ERP, or MES go live events within regulated, ITAR controlled environments.

Essential Functions:

• Define and execute a multi year digital transformation roadmap aligned to segment strategic objectives with measurable milestones and business case driven prioritization

• Establish the architecture for the integrated ecosystem including PLM, ERP, and MES that enables a true end to end digital thread

• Evaluate emerging technologies (digital twin, model based systems engineering, AI/ML driven analytics) and build business cases for adoption

• Lead large scale, multi workstream transformation programs from requirements through design, build, test, deployment, hypercare, and transition to operational support

• Own technical integrity and risk management across concurrent implementations and integration efforts

• Ensure timely delivery of system integrations, data migrations, and validation/verification activities with full traceability

• Partner with Program Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and IT leadership to align digital solutions to operational needs and drive enterprise wide adoption

• Lead a high performing team of engineers, architects, and functional leads as well as mentor emerging talent

• Manage multiple vendor and systems integrator relationships, ensuring alignment to project milestones, deliverables, and contractual obligations

• Lead executive level briefings that inform strategic decision making, drive alignment across the enterprise, and secure sponsorship for digital transformation initiatives

Qualifications:

• Must Be Able to Obtain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience;
Or, Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience;
Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 19 years of prior related experience

• 15+ years of progressive experience in engineering, digital transformation, or enterprise systems delivery within aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated industries

• 10+ years of direct, hands on experience leading digital transformation/modernization programs involving PLM, ERP, and/or MES platforms-including full lifecycle planning, execution, go live, and stabilization

• 5+ years in a senior…