Director CoE Digital Operations (f/m/d)

At PALFINGER, we have been lifting goods to a new level for over 90 years - with a pioneering and passionate spirit. As a global technology and engineering company, we are the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative crane and lifting solutions. Our success is based on the tireless efforts of our approximately 12,350 employees, who contribute their ideas and energy to our vision. With us, you can expect a dynamic working environment full of opportunities for personal and professional development. Become part of our team and start your career at PALFINGER.

Join us in driving digital transformation at PALFINGER. In this role, you’ll connect enterprise process management with cutting-edge smart factory technologies, ensuring seamless integration across ERP, PLM, and MES systems. Based in Bergheim, Salzburg, you will lead process excellence and innovation across our operations. Interested? Then apply now as Process Owner Operations (f/m/d).

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the digital transformation from enterprise to shop floor level, focusing on business processes, data management, OT architecture, and governance
• End-to-end ownership of process definition, documentation, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of business processes, data objects and respective templates
• Manage and develop the Operations Process & Data Organization (PDO) team, including resource allocation and competence development
• Drive the implementation and advancement of digital shop floor solutions (Smart Factory, IIoT, Edge Computing) and integrate OT and IT to enable digital twins
• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Business & Technical Template Owners, technology partners, research partners) and ensure the achievement and further development of KPIs for efficiency gains and cost control (e.g., StruCo, CAPEX, OPEX)

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed education in university or technical college, preferably in IT, automation, or a related technical field
• Extensive experience with more than 10 years in IT, OT, or BPM as a senior expert or manager, including Enterprise Architecture Management and Business Process Modelling
• Deep technical and process knowledge of manufacturing and operations systems such as PLM (Siemens Teamcenter), ERP (SAP S4 HANA), and MES tools, as well as machine connectivity and data collection
• Leadership and management competence demonstrated through team leadership, performance tracking with KPIs, and experience in change, conflict, and project management
• Strong professional profile with excellent communication and organizational skills, a solid understanding of production and LEAN principles, and very good English proficiency

WHAT WE OFFER

• Flexible working hours with no core time and possibility to work from home
• Further training and international career opportunities
• Corporate health management "PALfit"
• Company restaurant with freshly prepared meals and daily meal subsidy
• Job ticket for travel to and from PALFINGER
• Numerous employee discounts through Corporate Benefits

Minimum yearly gross salary according to Austrian metal industry collective agreement is EUR 60.962,30 based on full-time employment. According to experience and qualification, we offer a market-conform overpayment.

Are you interested in the position and still have questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us.