Digital Industry Manager
- Full-time
Digital Industry Manager
Location: Crawley, United Kingdom
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.
Role Overview
Digital Industry Manager
Based from any Thales manufacturing site, the role involves leading 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 manufacturing environments. Close collaboration with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and IT teams will be essential. You'll lead the adoption of innovative digital solutions that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance performance. Additionally, you will develop and inspire our digital team while representing Thales across industry forums and networks.
Qualifications and Skills
- 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
Why Join Thales
At Thales, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing, influence business strategy, and make a real impact through technology. We help build the next generation of smart manufacturing.
Benefits
We ensure equal opportunities, pay, and working conditions for all.
- private medical insurance
- buying or selling annual leave
- cycle to work schemes
- employee discounts
- paid volunteering days
- stocks and shares
- an annual bonus
and more depending on the role.
Read more about our benefits on our website.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
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.
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Summary
Location: Crawley
Type: Full time
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