Digitalization & Automation lead, SSA

Job Description Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.

You are part of a team responsible for experimenting with cutting-edge technologies, delivering solutions by testing and learning and developing strong partnerships to enable growth through innovation and agile methodologies.

You are part of a team responsible for experimenting with cutting-edge technologies, delivering solutions by testing and learning and developing strong partnerships to enable growth through innovation and agile methodologies.

Working with cross-functional partners regionally and globally, you will champion the deployment of the local digitalization agenda and initiatives. In this role, you will support engineering teams in single or multiple location(s) on Digitalization, Automation, Vision Systems, Process Control, and Capability Training. You will work closely with plant teams in troubleshooting and deploying pilot solutions. You will have the opportunity to present best-practice implementations based on your projects to the engineering community globally.

• Work cross-functionally to develop and implement a strategic digitalization & automation roadmap. Partner with internal & external stakeholders and service providers to define and meet Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, and Engagement goals.
• Establish strong governance to review & control performance and a continuous Improvement plan to deliver against best-in-class both internally and externally.
• Interface with key stakeholders internally and externally to develop and maintain effective relationships, align priorities in order to deliver the company objectives and goals.

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Project management including knowledge of Agile
• Technical expertise and a passion for innovation
• Technical and business acumen to evaluate opportunities with internal and external partners
• Understanding a variety of disruptive technology products and services
• Machine learning/artificial intelligence programming languages
• The start-up landscape
• Familiarity with the fast-moving consumer goods or related sector
• Driving for results and Analytical skills

• Drive Digital Manufacturing Transformation through the development and execution of site digital roadmaps.
• Lead Industry 4.0 initiatives from concept through implementation, adoption, and value realization.
• Support manufacturing sites in shaping their digital strategies and transformation journeys.
• Advance data-driven decision making and digital performance management capabilities across the region.
• Act as a digital advisor, identifying continuous improvement and performance enhancement opportunities using digital tools.
• Engage with regional and global leaders on Industry 4.0 strategy.
• Ensure new projects align with global standards.
• Promote multidisciplinary collaboration to improve real-time visibility across departments.
• Lead the Industry 4.0 capability strategy, coordinating and creating a roadmap for capability development, documentation, and training.

• Lead automation and smart manufacturing initiatives across the BU, including process control, robotics, vision systems, digital integration, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Identify and scale productivity initiatives through cross-functional collaboration with Plant leadership, engineering, IL6S, and operations teams.
• Support Plants automation roadmaps focused on productivity, efficiency, reliability, and manufacturing optimization.

• Oversee manufacturing cybersecurity initiatives across the region in line with MINT standards.
• Ensure compliance with company standards related to automation, digital infrastructure, and cybersecurity governance.
• Ensure safe installations and operations through proper design, protection systems,…