Manager, Digital Strategy & Transformation; IT​/OT Integration and Smart Manufacturing

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers - such as Raid, Glade, Ziploc and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future - for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member.

Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

As the Manager, Digital Strategy & Transformation - IT (Information Technology/OT Integration and SMART Manufacturing) you will lead the digital transformation of our manufacturing network by collaborating with Global Supply Chain teams and Global Business Services team to drive IT-OT convergence, deploy Industry 4.0 technologies, and enable data‑driven, connected operations. In this role you are responsible for shaping the SMART Factory roadmap, overseeing digital assessments across plants, and guiding the implementation of high‑impact use cases that improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and sustainability.

This role requires deep Digital Manufacturing / SMART Factory expertise, digital fluency, and strong stakeholder collaboration to drive transformation and user adoption.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with operational leadership, program management skills, and a passion for modernizing manufacturing environments.

Define and maintain the SMART Factory vision, roadmap, and multi‑year strategy.

• Align digital manufacturing priorities with business goals (cost, quality, safety, capacity, OEE, sustainability).

• Identify high‑impact use cases for digital transformation (automation, analytics, IIoT, dashboards, AI/ML, MES enhancements, etc.).

• Lead IT/OT digital maturity assessments across manufacturing sites.

• Benchmark current systems, processes, and technologies against SMART Factory standards.

• Develop factory‑level improvement plans and oversee prioritization of investments.

• Ensure strong alignment between IT and OT organizations.

• Oversee architecture for data flow, system integration (MES, ERP, SCADA, historians, and edge devices).

• Establish cybersecurity standards for plant equipment, networks, and connected systems.

• Govern data integrity, access, and reliability across manufacturing systems.

• Manage end‑to‑end delivery of SMART Factory programs (from concept to deployment).

• Establish project milestones, budgets, resource plans, and KPIs.

• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams (IT, Operations, Engineering, Quality, SHE, Logistics and broader Supply Chain Organization).

• Lead vendor/partner engagements for digital and automation solutions.

• Oversee evaluation and deployment of Industry 4.0 technologies such as:

• IoT sensors and edge devices

• MES deployment / MOM solutions

• Digital twins (process, equipment, supply chain)

• Integration with ERP, PLM, Sourcing, Planning systems, etc.

• Autonomous systems / robotics, Advanced analytics, AI/ML,

• Predictive maintenance and connected worker tools

• Evaluate new digital manufacturing tools and emerging technologies.

• Ensure solutions meet scalability, security, and compliance requirements.

• Promote a culture of digital adoption and continuous improvement

• Use data and analytics to drive improvements in throughput, downtime reduction, yield, scrap, and labor productivity.

• Partner with BW, GBS, Lean, Manufacturing Engineering, manufacturing COE teams and others to identify optimization opportunities.

• Oversee relationships with technology partners, system integrators, and consultants.

• Ensure vendor solutions align with enterprise digital standards and long‑term architecture.

• Define and Prioritize the Product Backlog:
  Create and maintain a prioritized product backlog based on business needs. This involves assessing the value and effort associated with each item and collaborating with stakeholders to reach consensus on prioritization…