Director, Digital Strategy & Project Optimization

 

 

Summary

The Director, Digital Strategy & Project Optimization leads the effort to unify and optimize project management for aircraft prototyping by integrating all critical functions at enterprise level - estimating, quoting, program management, design, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, installation, quality and certification - into a single, streamlined and integrated operational business system. This role is pivotal in driving strategic programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, focusing on process improvement and business transformation, for delivering projects on time, on budget, and at the highest quality with minimal non-value-added work.

This Business and Operational position requires a deep understanding of standard software processes to ensure alignment with ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Financial and Operations), Project management tools (ADEACA PBA and Microsoft Project), Part 145 Installation (ProMRO) and Engineering software suite (Autodesk PLM/Vault/CAD/CAM, etc.). The goal is to leverage these tools effectively without unnecessary custom modifications, using standard configurations already anticipated in each software package.

Leads and influences an extensive matrix team with clear and open lines of communication across all departments, including up to the Senior Management team. Ensures that all projects operate within a single resource planning and scheduling system, reducing fragmentation through the integrated application of digital technologies and enabling real-time collaboration and execution efficiency with real-time data and optimized processes.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Develops and implements a unified digital strategy that integrates all project functions into a single, real-time, connected and integrated workflow.
• Leads process improvement initiatives that eliminate siloed operations and ensure seamless, optimized and integrated collaboration across departments.
• Ensures adequate adoption of standard processes within our business applications (ERP, PBA, PLM, Manufacturing systems, etc.) by avoiding unnecessary custom modifications and optimizing tools utilization.
• Optimizes resource planning and scheduling to improve project predictability and efficiency, through effective integrated business systems
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to define business requirements and ensure all departments follow standardized project execution methods.
• Monitors project performance and enforce governance frameworks to support Program Management in maintaining budget, timeline, and quality compliance.
• Identifies bottlenecks and inefficiencies, develops tools for real-time detection, and collaborates with appropriate departments to implement solutions that enhance project success rates.
• Drives change management efforts to ensure the successful adoption of digital workflows, fostering a culture of innovation, efficiency, and accountability.
• Ensures availability and accessibility of information and data in digital format across the enterprise and integrates systems that provide real-time data visibility to stakeholders.
• Partners with leadership, team members of all functions, and external vendors to ensure the successful rollout of digital technologies and tools, optimizing, integrating and automating processes.
• Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

 

Job Critical Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Process Optimization – Ability to see the big picture, anticipate challenges, and streamline cross-functional operations.
• Business & Operations Integration – Strong knowledge of aerospace manufacturing, prototype development, and quality control processes.
• ERP, PBA, PLM Systems Expertise – Understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365, ADEACA PBA, ProMRO, and Autodesk tools to drive process standardization.
• Project Management Excellence – Proven experience in leading enterprise-wide process improvements with an emphasis on on-time, on-budget, high-quality project execution.
• Change Management & Team Leadership – Stron