Director, Product Process Excellence & BT

Kion Group AG

• $169K — $212K *
Atlanta, GA 30349Hybrid
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in engineering or digital transformation.
  • Senior-level background in product development or project engineering.
  • Established record in functional processes and technology deployment.
  • Knowledge of enterprise systems and deployment methodologies.
  • Leadership experience in managing teams and driving change.
  • Proficiency in Siemens PLM systems and CAD tools.
  • Familiarity with AI concepts and digital transformation strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of Design-to-Build workstreams across North America.
  • Partner with Business Transformation teams to refine and optimize business processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams ensuring effective adoption of digital tools.
  • Define and implement global strategy for product configuration and structuring.
  • Establish a vision and governance for digital engineering tools and processes.
  • Manage the integration of engineering and enterprise systems for better data continuity.
  • Drive adoption of AI solutions to enhance R&D and operational performance.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives across multiple teams.
  • Engagement in innovative projects utilizing AI technologies.
  • Exposure to advanced engineering tools and enterprise platforms.
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
  • Potential for global travel and cross-cultural experiences.
Full Job Description
Dematic seeks to hire a Director, Product Process Excellence & BT to join the CTO Product Development team. This director leads the strategy, governance, and execution needed to convert drawing-based product knowledge into structured, reusable, and change-controlled digital product definitions. The role aligns Product Development, Product Management, Solution Development, Manufacturing, IT, Business Transformation, and regional teams to establish a scalable digital thread across Teamcenter, Solution Suite, SAP S/4HANA, CAD, and related platforms. The position creates organizational value by improving product-data quality, configuration accuracy, reuse, traceability, order handoff, and manufacturing readiness while enabling responsible use of AI with human review and release controls.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $169,600 - $212,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What You Will do in This Role: 

  • LeadDesign-to-Build (DtB)workstream execution and operational deployment across North America, ensuring alignment with business objectivesand transformation goals. 

  • Partner with global Business Transformation (BT) teams and stakeholders to define, implement, andoptimizebusiness processes that support organizational needs. 

  • Collaborate with Product Development, Product Management, IT, Manufacturing, and BT teams to ensure successful adoption of digital capabilities and transformation initiatives. 

  • Define and execute the global strategy forproduct configuration, structuring, and platformingacross the IAS organization. 

  • Establish and drive the vision, roadmap, and governance fordigital engineering processes, tools, and data managementaligned with product development and business objectives. 

  • Lead theselection, deployment, integration, and lifecycle management of engineering and enterprise platforms, including PLM, CAD, simulation, MBSE, and related systems. 

  • Drive seamless integration between engineering and enterprise systems to improve data continuity, process automation, and operational efficiency. 

  • Develop and enforce standards, governance frameworks, and best practices for engineering tools, processes, and compliance. 

  • Drive the adoption ofAI-enabled solutionswithin R&D to accelerate innovation, optimizeengineering workflows, enhance product quality, and improve operational performance. 

  • Evaluate emerging technologies, AI advancements, and industry best practices to strengthen engineering capabilities andmaintaincompetitive advantage.

What We’re Looking For:

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience inengineering,engineering tool management, digital transformation, or product development processes. 

  • Senior-level experiencein product developmentor project engineeringand an expert in engineering processes and tools.

  • Proventrack recordas a leader in functional processes and technology deployment. 

  • Deep knowledge of enterprise systems and deployment methodologies. 

  • Proven leadership experience managing teams and driving organizational change. 

  • Strong knowledge ofSiemensPLM systems, CAD tools, simulation software, and model-based engineering. 

  • Familiarity with cloud-based platforms, data analytics, and automation technologies.

  • Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving,and communication skills. 

  • Familiarity with AI concepts, machine learning applications, and digital transformation strategies. 

  • Ability to understand and align with company vision and programobjectives.

  • Experienced inPLM systemsand ERP system deployments.

  • Solid understanding of Maestro.

Preferred Skills 

  • Experience in large-scale system implementations and AI-driven projects. 

  • Skill in change management principles. 

  • Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities. 

  • Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps principles.  

  • Knowledge of digital twin and Industry 4.0 concepts.  

  • Ability to influence and lead in a global, matrixed organization. 

 

Travel

  • Travelup to 15% may be required.

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