Digital Cluster Lead

Job Profile:

• Work with Business Units leads on various Digital Projects

• Ensuring project prioritization, delivery for the agreed projects as per plan

• Understanding of enterprise level architecture for MES, & similar manufacturing automation platforms

• Understanding of end-to-end MES solution, including hardware, software, and communication protocols

• Implementation knowledge of Energy Management Systems (EMS), Warehouse Management System (WMS), ERP integration like SAP as part of plant solutions

• Familiarization of technologies like Virtual Reality (VR) for Training, RFID for tracking

• Work on feasibility of solution, features, new requirements & change management

• Ensure that solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable over long period

• Develop technical specifications and design documents including components like infrastructure, cyber security

• Work with development teams from implementation partner to ensure that solutions are implemented according to the design

• Conduct reviews of solutions to ensure that they meet business requirements and comply with industry standards (ISA-95, OPC-UA, MESA etc)

• Work with project managers to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget

• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure that solutions are up-to-date and innovative on continuous basis

• Define plan for upgrading solution on regular basis considering upgrades in software, hardware & security requirements

• Provide guidance and mentorship to other team members from BU

• Coordinate with BU IT teams for deployment, testing & enhancements of solutions

• Define support structure and ensure SLA from service providers

Qualification:

• BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech (CompScience/AI-GenAI/Production Engg)/Equivalent

Experience:

• Minimum 5-10 yrs of experience

• Should have handled IT projects in the area of MES/Plant Solutions

• Experience in working with manufacturing setup

• Exposure of executing project using tools like Siemens Op Center, Dassault- Apriso, Rockwell PLEX or any other MES platforms

• Working experience of new age Industry 4.0 digital technologies

Responsibilities:

• To work with BUs, their SPOCs and deliver digital projects with new age technologies

• To drive adoption of Digital Technologies within BUs and leadership

• Develop solutions with help of implementation partner(s)

• Manage implementation projects with help of local IT teams

Competencies:

• Should have worked in industry 4.0 technologies

• Excellent solution design skills, with end to end Value Chain Visualization

• Communication skills to persuade project teams to ensure timely delivery

• Engage with project stakeholders effectively

• Ability to understand details of project and help team resolve the issues