Oshkosh Corporation

Director - Digital Technology

Oshkosh Corporation$136K — $253K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in digital technology or related areas.
  • 5+ years of management experience leading technology teams.
  • Proficiency in ITIL, COBIT, and financial planning along with risk management skills.
  • Experience with data analytics, design thinking, and agile methodologies.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to coach and inspire others.

Responsibilities

  • Champion the integration of AI and intelligent automation to enhance decision-making.
  • Shape the organization's digital manufacturing strategy for long-term competitiveness.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies to modernize the digital ecosystem.
  • Partner cross-functionally to align technology with business priorities and drive transformation.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous transformation across the organization.
  • Manage and develop IT teams through performance management and career coaching.
  • Ensure compliance with IT policies and audit requirements while evaluating technology operations.

Benefits

  • A competitive total rewards package emphasizing a people-first culture.
  • Opportunities for team member growth and career development.
  • Support for innovation and digital fluency within the organization.
Full Job Description
Heller has been retained to identify and recruit an experienced and highly
qualified Director, Digital Technology to lead the organization's direction,
mission, vision, and Digital Technology (DT) competencies.
This leader will drive the adoption and scaling of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, intelligent automation, and digital manufacturing solutions to accelerate business transformation and operational excellence. This person will be responsible for human capital management, defining budgets, departmental directionality, and driving process improvement, innovation, and customer obsession. Reporting to Don McCartney, VP of Transport Segment, the Director of Digital Technology will also be responsible for securing operations of systems, data, and performance for mission-critical systems across the enterprise.

YOUR IMPACT
  • Champion the integration of AI/IA, machine learning, and intelligent automation into core business processes to unlock new value streams and improve decision-making.
  • Shape and advance the organization's digital manufacturing strategy to support long-term competitiveness, agility, and operational excellence.
  • Evaluate and position emerging technologies to modernize the digital ecosystem and enable a more adaptive, future-ready organization.
  • Partner cross-functionally to align technology strategy with business priorities, driving transformation across operations, engineering, and the value chain.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, digital fluency, and continuous evolution to sustain long-term transformation and organizational growth.
  • Build and Drive a BI self-serve organizational/architectural structure
  • Direct multiple teams of information technology professionals through performance management, annual reviews, career coaching, personal development plans; Promotes the DT C.A.R.E. competencies and a people first culture.
  • Work closely with Enterprise DT driving economies of scale and simplifying the application portfolio.
  • Ensure compliance with IT and business policies and audit requirements including and coordinating measuring, and reporting on the technical aspect of IT management.
  • Deep understanding of core business domains across advanced digital solutions, digital manufacturing, ecommerce, and ERP through policy change, emerging trends, and economic impacts to better position strategic planning.
  • Partner with business and technology leaders to develop 2-year strategy roadmap, define performance metrics, milestones, and outcomes across business optimization results
  • Partner with business leaders to understand the organizational direction, vision, and outcomes sought to better position technical solution design.
  • Review and approve financial management best practices through annual plans, budgets, assessing ongoing spend, ROI, and proposing and implementing changes to better the results and agility of the organization.
  • Develop departmental best practices, policies and procedures across IT operations, project approach, architecture and management with overall global IT targets and approach.
  • Overseeing technology operations and evaluating them accordingly to established goals and strategic roadmaps.
  • Serve as a strategic change leader, aligning executive vision with organizational execution while driving segment-wide transformation and adoption.
  • Partnering with the enterprise team in deploying leading industry standard data marts and warehouses while accelerating AI performance tool rollout


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelors degree with ten (10) or more years of experience in the field or in a related area.
  • Five (5) or more years of management experience.
  • ITIL, COBIT, financial planning, budgeting, business acumen, data analytics, design thinking, agile, scrum, risk management, strategic planning, workforce planning
  • Communication, listening, adaptability, relationship building, negotiation, leadership, storytelling, coaching, public speaking, delegation skills


Pay Range:
$136,800.00 - $253,200.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

About Oshkosh Corporation

Oshkosh Corporation Careers

Join the dynamic team at Oshkosh Corporation, a global leader in the design and manufacture of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies. With a commitment to innovation, leadership, and excellence, Oshkosh Corporation offers unparalleled job opportunities in a variety of fields. Work You’ll Do At Oshkosh Corporation, you will be part of a team that’s dedicated to making a real impact on the world. Our employees drive our success through their innovation, skills, and leadership. We offer a range of positions across our sectors, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Explore a wealth of job opportunities and internships that allow you to leverage your skills, from engineering to marketing, and beyond. Oshkosh Corporation is not just about hiring employees; it's about nurturing a culture of excellence and diversity. Join Our Market-Leading Team Oshkosh Corporation is renowned for its strong leadership in the industry and a steadfast commitment to innovation and quality. Our team consists of over 15,000 dedicated professionals who lead the way in technology and service. Be part of a company that values diversity and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. At Oshkosh, we believe that diverse perspectives lead to innovative solutions. Our diversity training ensures that all team members are valued and understood. Career Development and Benefits Future-proof your career at Oshkosh Corporation with our extensive professional development and training programs. We support our team members at every stage of their career journey, from internships to leadership roles. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and more, ensuring that our team can grow with us without worries. Networking and Innovation Engage with a global network of professionals that fosters not only career growth but also personal connections. Our collaborative environment encourages networking and teamwork, driving forward our commitment to innovation and excellence. Interview and Resume Tips Prepare for your future with Oshkosh Corporation by utilizing our career resources. Get tips on crafting your resume, acing your interview, and standing out as a candidate. We seek passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players who are ready to take their career to the next level. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests at Oshkosh Corporation. We are always looking for innovative and driven individuals to join our team. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await you. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the diverse, innovative, and exciting world of Oshkosh Corporation. Join Oshkosh Corporation today and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the world through leadership, innovation, and a commitment to excellence and diversity.
Learn more about Oshkosh Corporation
Size
15,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$318.3 million
Founded
1917
5 Year Trend
-23.5%
Revenue
$6.7 billion
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