Digital Technology Roadmap Leader
Compensation Range : $190,000.00 - $225,000.00 Annual Salary
Job Description Summary : Develop and execute a holistic digital technology roadmap that supports innovation, operational excellence, and growth across affiliate companies, including those in manufacturing and supply chain / procurement.
Position Responsibilities And Duties
Strategic Leadership & Enterprise Architecture
- Define and execute a digital roadmap for vertically integrated operations, aligning technology solutions with business goals.
- Facilitate enterprise architecture planning, identifying capability gaps and ensuring technology initiatives support organizational growth and innovation.
- Oversee design and governance standards for IT / OT, robotics, data, and application architectures.
- Lead solution design and delivery for complex, cross-departmental processes, ensuring downstream impacts are considered and mitigated.
- Lead and oversee the design, development, and deployment of custom technology applications and solutions to meet unique business requirements.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their applicability to the organization's technology stack.
Product & Technology Management
Oversee business applications, acquisition of new technologies, and process improvements.Promote technology awareness, adoption, and effective use throughout the organization.Manufacturing & Supply Chain Technology
Integrate automation, robotics, CNC machinery, sensors, and digital twins into production environments.Oversee systems for sourcing, procurement, staging, transportation, warehouse, and field delivery.Manage ERP, MES, CPQ, AVC, MRP, WMS, TMS, and other core business systems, ensuring seamless IT / OT integration.Drive intelligent, integrated supply chains via real-time analytics, AI-driven forecasting, and unified data architecture.Data & Analytics
Lead industrial data collection, historian systems, and analytics pipelines.Implement edge-to-cloud architectures and AI / ML for production optimization, defect detection, and yield improvement.Develop manufacturing dashboards and data visualization tools (preferably Power BI).Leadership & Team Development
Lead and inspire cross-functional product teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence.Mentor and develop talent aligning growth with organizational goals.Build relationships throughout the company and industry to understand business needs and goals.Risk & Budget Management
Identify risks and bottlenecks in technology architecture, providing mitigation strategies to safeguard data and operations.Manage budgets, optimizing resource allocation for maximum impact.Customer & Partner Experience
Enable digital product flow, pricing, and customer experience across the supply chain.Oversee e-commerce platforms, customer self-service portals, and digital product catalogs.Manage vendor and partner relationshipsComplete other responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Skills And Experience
Core Domain Experience (Preferred)
Smart Manufacturing / Industry 4.0Wood products, building materials, or engineered manufacturing (mass timber, steel, precast, modular, etc.)Sawmill or process industry technology (PLC / SCADA, sorting, yield optimization, production analytics)Supply chain and logistics technologyConstruction tech integration (CAD / CAM, BIM-to-fabrication workflows)Building supply, distribution, and retail operationsTechnical Skills & Systems Expertise
Manufacturing / OT systems : PLC / SCADA, MES, CNC controls, IoT / sensor networks, robotics, RPA, DCS, RTUsIT-OT integration and alignmentERP, MES, CPQ, AVC, MRP, WMS, TMS systemsDemand planning, supplier integration, API connectivity, barcode / RFID / IoT integrationCAD / CAM and BIM integration (Autodesk, Revit, Rhino, Tekla, etc.)Data analytics, AI / ML, cloud integration (AWS IoT, Azure IoT), Power BIProven experience managing full lifecycle custom development projects, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment.Leadership & Strategic Capabilities
Strategic leadership and cross-functional influenceChange leadership in craft-driven environmentsVendor and partner managementCyber-physical security and IT / OT convergenceScalability mindset for multi-location operationsCustomer-focused approach to technology adoptionQualifications
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred1015+ years of progressive IT / OT leadership in manufacturing or industrial environmentsProven experience leading digital transformation initiatives (automation, MES, ERP integration, etc.)Strong understanding of enterprise-level software, system integration, and architectural frameworksExcellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to lead and motivate teams through influence and collaborationEffective resource management, organizational skills, and attention to detailDemonstrated success implementing technologies that improved throughput, yield, quality, or uptime