Digital Program Lead - Manufacturing Transformation

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent Direct Hire Hire Kraft is conducting a search for a Digital Program Lead – Manufacturing Transformation to support a large-scale digital factory transformation initiative focused on manufacturing modernization and factory ramp-up operations. This role is ideal for candidates with experience leading enterprise transformation programs across manufacturing operations, business functions, and digital platforms within Industry 4.0 environments. Important: • This is a permanent full-time direct hire position (not contract) • Candidates must currently live in or be willing to relocate to the Detroit Metro, Atlanta, or Reston area Why This Opportunity? • Large-scale manufacturing transformation initiative • Exposure to digital factory and Industry 4.0 environments • Opportunity to drive enterprise transformation initiatives • Cross-functional leadership across business and technology teams • Long-term growth opportunity within a rapidly evolving transformation environment Key Responsibilities • Lead enterprise digital transformation initiatives across manufacturing operations • Drive governance, planning, prioritization, and stakeholder alignment • Coordinate cross-functional business and IT workstreams • Support factory digitalization and operational transformation programs • Manage program risks, dependencies, and executive communications Preferred Background • Manufacturing transformation programs • Digital factory or Industry 4.0 initiatives • Enterprise transformation leadership • Program governance and stakeholder management • Cross-functional business and IT environments • Manufacturing operations or factory ramp-up experience Requirements • 6+ years of transformation or program management experience • Experience within manufacturing or industrial environments • Experience leading enterprise transformation programs • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills • Ability to manage complex cross-functional initiatives How to Apply Please share: • Your resume • A brief summary of your manufacturing transformation and program leadership experience • Your preferred location (Detroit Metro, Atlanta, or Reston) • Compensation expectations