Digital Industry Manager
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About this role
Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.
Digital Industry Manager
Based from any Thales manufacturing site
Lead the future of Industry 4.0 at Thales
We're looking for an experienced and visionary Digital Industry Manager to drive digital transformation across our UK manufacturing sites.
In this strategic leadership role, you'll develop and deliver our digital manufacturing roadmap, champion Industry 4.0 technologies including IoT, digital twins and smart tooling, and help create smarter, more connected and data-driven operations.
Working closely with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality and IT teams, you'll lead the adoption of innovative digital solutions that improve efficiency, reduce waste and enhance performance. You'll also develop and inspire our digital team while representing Thales across industry forums and networks.
We're looking for:
✅ Proven experience delivering Industry 4.0 solutions in a manufacturing environment
✅ Strong knowledge of digital manufacturing, IoT, data analytics and lean methodologies
✅ Exceptional stakeholder management and change leadership skills
✅ Experience leading cross-functional teams and transformation programmes
✅ Degree qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline
At Thales, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing, influence business strategy and make a real impact through technology and innovation.
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At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.
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