Head of Manufacturing Solutions

About the job

Company Description

The present and future of Audemars Piguet are built thanks to the contribution of all our talents. Inspired by the richness of our past, we are enthusiastic about what we will create in the future. Together, we are resolutely forward-looking and continuously striving for excellence in all our trades.

If our mission inspires you, come continue your journey within our family so that we can keep creating the extraordinary. Let’s write the next chapter of your career together!

Job Description

Under the responsibility of the Director IT Industrial Solutions, your main mission will be to lead the strategy, governance and operational management of IT/OT solutions supporting Production, Quality and Supply Chain activities across all Audemars Piguet production sites.

As head of the Manufacturing Solutions domain, you will ensure the performance, stability and evolution of the technological solutions within your scope, while ensuring their alignment with the company’s strategic directions and business needs.

A privileged partner of the industrial management teams, you will actively contribute to the digital transformation of the Manufacture by steering an ambitious roadmap and supporting teams in implementing innovative, efficient and secure solutions.

In this context, your main responsibilities will be to:

• Define, communicate and steer the strategic roadmap of the Manufacturing Solutions domain, ensuring its alignment with the company’s and business priorities.
• Ensure governance of IT/OT solutions covering Production, Quality and Supply Chain processes.
• Oversee a portfolio of strategic projects and guarantee respect for budgets, deadlines and quality of deliverables.
• Monitor service performance and implement necessary indicators to ensure achievement of defined objectives.
• Identify improvement opportunities, risks and evolution needs to support the continuous transformation of the Manufacture.
• Ensure alignment of technological solutions with the overall information system architecture.
• Define, develop and promote governance processes, standards and best practices within your domain.
• Ensure compliance of activities with applicable regulations, internal standards and audit requirements.
• Build, manage and optimise the budget of your scope while ensuring rigorous monitoring of investments and operational expenses.
• Develop and maintain trusting relationships with technological partners and strategic suppliers.
• Act as the main contact for business management teams on all matters related to Manufacturing solutions.
• Lead, develop and unite teams around a common vision, fostering collaboration, innovation and operational excellence.
• Support skills development, talent management and implementation of succession plans ensuring business continuity.

Qualifications

• Higher education in computer science, engineering or equivalent field.
• More than 10 years’ experience managing complex technological solutions within industrial environments.
• Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and managers.
• Strong understanding of Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain processes.
• Significant experience managing digital transformation programmes and portfolios of strategic projects.
• Excellent mastery of challenges related to IT/OT environments and their integration within a global information system.
• Strong ability to operate in complex environments and collaborate with stakeholders at various hierarchical levels.
• Recognised leadership, organisational skills and excellent communication and influencing abilities.
• Experience in budget management, supplier governance and management of strategic contracts.
• Fluency in French and a very good level of English.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Coverage of health insurance (basic and supplementary)
• 6 weeks annual holiday and 2 additional weeks between Christmas and New Year
• A contribution to your sporting or cultural activities
• The possibility, depending on the role, to work remotely
• A company restaurant
• An advantageous occupational pension plan (LPP)

Would you like to express your expertise within Audemars Piguet? Do not hesitate and apply online! We look forward to discussing opportunities that could match your next professional adventure.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At Audemars Piguet, we believe that the richness of our teams lies in the diversity of backgrounds, identities and perspectives. We are committed to ensuring a fair and respectful recruitment process, based on skills and motivation. Each application is carefully and openly considered, with the aim of fostering an inclusive work environment conducive to the fulfilment of everyone and contributing to collective success.

Audemars Piguet is EDGE certified, reflecting notably our commitment to pay equity and sustainable promotion of fairness.