Global Lead of Automation

**Job Function**:
Strategy & Corporate Development
**Job Sub Function**:
Digital Strategy & Deployment
**Job Category**:
People Leader
**All Job Posting Locations**:
Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, Geel, Antwerp, Belgium, Latina, Italy, Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands, Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

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Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a **Global Lead of Automation,**based in a J&J manufacturing site in Athens GA, Gurabo PR, Cork IR, Leiden NL, Beerse/Geel BE, Schaffhausen CH, or Latina IT. This position is required to be on site 3 days per week.

**Position Summary**:
The **Global Lead of Automation** is a critical leadership role responsible for transforming the organization’s automation capabilities, infrastructure, and skills to a new level of excellence. The role requires a strategic thinker who can move the needle in areas such as Process Control, robotics, and intelligent automation to drive operational efficiency and innovation.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and execute a comprehensive automation strategy that aligns with the company’s overall business objectives and drives competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in automation practices, ensuring alignment with emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Champion the development and implementation of advanced Manufacturing Process Control Systems and other automation tools to streamline processes and enhance productivity, adaptability and agility.
- Establish standardized solutions and governance frameworks across all global sites to ensure consistency, efficiency, effectiveness and compliance across all nodes, in line with site and Supply Chain strategies
- Lead and oversee the implementation of the Assets Management Framework and maturity roadmaps for automation.
- Lead the transformation of automation skills and infrastructure, enhancing the organization’s ability to leverage advanced technologies, including AI, machine learning, and IoT, to optimize operations.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of automation initiatives and their impact on operational performance, quality, and cost efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of automation solutions into existing workflows and operations.
- Build strong partnerships with external technology providers and industry leaders to leverage best practices and innovative solutions.
- Lead and develop a high-performing automation organization (indirect reporting relationship), fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
- Mentor and coach automation leaders and experts, and cultivate talent within the organization to ensure the growth of future leaders in automation.

**Key Leadership Behaviors & Strategic Skills**:

- **Visionary Leadership**: Ability to articulate a compelling vision for automation that inspires and engages stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- **Strategic Thinker**: Proven experience in developing and executing long-term strategies that align with business objectives and drive technological advancement.
- **Innovative Mindset**: Demonstrated ability to leverage emerging technologies and trends to drive transformation and continuous improvement in automation practices.
- **Cross-Functional Influence**: Strong interpersonal skills, capable of engaging and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions and regions.
- **Business & Financial acumen**:Strong business financials and cost structure understanding and experience, including business case development
- **Results-Oriented**: Track record of setting ambitious goals and achieving measurable improvements in operational performance through automation initiatives.
- **Change Management**: Experience leading organizational change, particularly in the adoption of new technologies and practices in a global context.
- **Exceptional Communication**: Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including senior leadership.

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degrees (e.g., MBA) is preferred.
- A minimum of 15 years of experience in automation or technology leadership roles in a regulated complex multi-node manufacturing environment, with a strong emphasis on driving transformation, including at least 5 years of regional or global leadership experience is required.
- Extensive experience with automation technol