Job Description

The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership

With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.

At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.

The Digital Transformation Manager plays a key role in developing and executing the digital transformation strategy across manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and implementing digital technologies that enhance operational efficiency, quality, productivity, visibility, and data-driven decision-making.

The Digital Transformation Manager will partner closely with Operations, IT, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance, serving as a bridge between business needs and technology solutions. This role will ensure that digital initiatives deliver measurable business value and support the organization’s long-term transformation roadmap.

Key Responsibilities.

• Develop and execute the Digital Transformation Roadmap aligned with business and manufacturing strategies.
• Identify opportunities to digitize and automate manufacturing and business processes.
• Lead the implementation of MES, WMS, ERP, IIoT, Industry 4.0, AI/ML, analytics, automation, and digital workflow solutions.
• Establish standards for data integration between shop-floor systems, enterprise applications, and equipment.
• Lead cross-functional digital transformation projects from concept through deployment and stabilization.
• Define business cases, ROI, KPIs, project scope, budgets, timelines, and success criteria.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to identify and eliminate manual processes, paper-based transactions, and redundant data entry.
• Drive the development of real-time dashboards, manufacturing analytics, and performance management systems.
• Promote data-driven decision-making throughout the organization.
• Coordinate integration between MES, WMS, ERP, production equipment, PLCs, SCADA, databases, and other systems.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and determine their applicability to manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with IT to develop standards for digital architecture, cybersecurity, data governance, and system scalability.
• Lead change-management activities, including user adoption, training, communication, and process standardization.
• Manage internal teams, external vendors, consultants, and technology partners.
• Establish governance for the digital portfolio and ensure projects remain aligned with strategic priorities.
• Monitor project performance and communicate progress, risks, benefits, and ROI to senior leadership.
• Continuously identify opportunities for automation, process optimization, predictive analytics, and AI-enabled operations.

Basic Qualifications.

Education.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.

Experience.

• 7+ years of experience in digital transformation, manufacturing IT/OT, automation, MES, WMS, ERP, or operational excellence.
• Proven experience leading large-scale, cross-functional technology implementations.
• Strong understanding of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing.
• Experience integrating shop-floor technologies with enterprise systems.
• Project management experience; PMP, Agile, or similar certification is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business-case development skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions.

Preferred Qualifications.

Technical Knowledge.

• MES / Shop Floor Control.
• WMS and warehouse automation.
• ERP systems.
• IIoT / Industry 4.0.
• PLC/SCADA integration.
• API and system integration.
• SQL and databases.
• Cloud platforms.
• Data analytics and visualization.
• AI/ML applications.
• RPA and workflow automation.
• Digital twins.
• Cybersecurity and IT/OT architecture.

Competencies.

• Business-oriented technology leader with a strong understanding of both manufacturing operations and digital technologies.
• Ability to move the organization from isolated technology initiatives toward an integrated digital manufacturing ecosystem while delivering measurable business results.

Location.

Based in Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico.

World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety

Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.