Program Manager - Digital Transformation

Ascentt is building cutting-edge data analytics & AI/ML solutions for global automotive and manufacturing leaders. We turn enterprise data into real-time decisions using advanced machine learning and GenAI. Our team solves hard engineering problems at scale, with real-world industry impact. We’re hiring passionate builders to shape the future of industrial intelligence.

Mission

Lead and deliver large-scale, enterprise-wide digital transformation programs that modernize technology and business processes, driving measurable business value through exceptional program leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strategic execution.

Outcomes

What must this role achieve in a measurable way in its first year?

·       Define, launch, and execute a comprehensive digital transformation roadmap aligned with business strategy, achieving at least 80% of planned milestones on time and within budget.

·       Successfully manage and coordinate cross-functional teams of 50+ members across multiple workstreams and vendors, ensuring clear communication and collaboration for all major program phases.

·       Develop and obtain approval for detailed program charters, scope, and success criteria for all key transformation initiatives within the first 3 months.

·       Facilitate at least 6 executive steering committee and board-level presentations, providing insightful updates and enabling informed decision-making.

·       Implement organizational change management strategies that achieve at least 75% adoption rates of new technologies/processes across impacted stakeholders within 9 months.

·       Oversee governance frameworks including risk management and quality assurance, ensuring resolution of 95% of escalated issues within agreed timelines.

·       Deliver comprehensive program status reports and transformation metrics tracking business value realization on a monthly basis.

·       Successfully coordinate dependencies and integration efforts between technology, process, and organization change initiatives, minimizing project delays and achieving agreed-upon quality standards.

Competencies

What characterizes someone who will excel in this role?

·       Strategic Thinking: Able to see the big picture, develop long-term transformation strategies, and adapt program plans proactively to changing conditions.

·       Communication Excellence: Masterful written and verbal communication skills; skilled at crafting compelling business cases and tailoring messages for various audiences including executives and boards.

·       Stakeholder Management Mastery: Expert in analyzing and engaging complex stakeholder ecosystems, managing competing priorities, building coalitions, and negotiating diplomatically.

·       Leadership & Influence: Demonstrates strong leadership presence and the ability to influence without formal authority, managing large multi-geography teams and driving consensus across diverse groups.

·       Program Execution: Experienced in applying program management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid), tools (Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, Confluence), and governance frameworks to deliver complex initiatives on scope, time, and quality.

·       Technical Acumen: Solid understanding of digital transformation technologies (cloud, analytics, AI, automation) and enterprise architecture principles.

·       Business Acumen: Skilled in financial management (budgeting, ROI analysis), risk management, compliance, and understanding of how technology enables business functions.

·       Change Leadership: Proven ability to lead organizational change management programs that ensure s