GLOBAL MANAGER DIGITAL AND AI TRANSFORMATION OPERATIONS (M/F/D)

Location: Lippstadt, Germany

Company Overview

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high‑performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

YOUR TASKS

We are looking for a strategic leader to define and execute the Smart Factory vision for our global electronics production network. The position holder is part of the Electronic Operations Management Board. This role will shape a coherent Digital & AI transformation agenda that delivers the right level of digitalisation—maximising efficiency and employee enablement while ensuring cost‑effectiveness. The position combines visionary thinking with hands‑on execution, fostering an innovation‑driven culture and guiding the adoption of advanced technologies across Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and steer the Smart Factory vision: develop a future‑oriented concept for production sites and translate strategic objectives into actionable digital transformation roadmaps.
• Shape and implement the Digital & AI strategy: design a forward‑thinking digitalisation agenda that leverages AI and data‑driven solutions in a smart, scalable way, maximising impact and simplicity while avoiding unnecessary complexity.
• Lead transformation initiatives: drive implementation of digital platforms, scalable architectures and AI‑enabled applications to enhance transparency, efficiency and value delivery.
• Foster an AI‑literate, innovation‑driven culture: promote cross‑functional collaboration and empower teams to embrace new technologies positively and confidently.
• Provide leadership and organisational oversight: lead regional service hubs and development teams as part of the global digital transformation organisation to ensure accountability and performance.
• Enable strategic, data‑driven decision‑making: conduct feasibility studies and evaluate technology solutions to ensure alignment with operational requirements and business priorities.
• Monitor and integrate emerging technologies: continuously assess market and technology trends relevant to electronics manufacturing to maintain competitiveness and future readiness.
• Ensure effective change management: act as a transformation leader who inspires engagement and secures smooth adoption of new processes and ways of working.
• Establish robust digital governance: implement governance structures covering cybersecurity, data integrity, GDPR compliance and ethical AI standards.
• Align strategic objectives across stakeholders: collaborate closely with other key functions to ensure seamless execution and rollout of initiatives.

Your Qualifications

• Several years of experience in designing and leading large‑scale digital transformation organisations, with a strong focus on AI in manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record in managing complex transformation programmes, ideally within electronic manufacturing or comparable automotive or industrial sectors.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills across all organisational levels.
• Demonstrated leadership in change management and cross‑functional collaboration.
• International mindset and willingness to travel globally.

What We Offer

• Mobile Working and flexible working time models
• Extensive career and further training opportunities
• Sports and health programme HELLA in Motion as well as partner of the company fitness network WELLPASS
• Discounted Germany ticket for bus and train
• Free coffee and water, company restaurants and cafés
• Bicycle leasing and numerous employee benefits
• Company pension plan with HELLA allowance
• Family support: family service and advice on caring for relatives
• Employee events

Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.

Hella stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req17336 .

HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA

Andreas Hahn

Rixbecker Str. 75

59552 Lippstadt