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 sustainable adoption and value realization.
Required Credentials & Experience
·Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or related field
·8+ years of program/project management experience, with at least 5 years leading digital transformation at enterprise scale
·Proven track record managing programs with multiple interdependent projects and large teams
·Experience with enterprise-wide technology implementations (ERP, CRM, cloud migrations)
·PMP certification required
·Deep familiarity with digital transformation tools, methods, and stakeholder ecosystems
Preferred Qualifications
·Master's degree (MBA preferred) focused on Technology Management, Digital Strategy, or Organizational Leadership
·Advanced program management certifications: SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)
·Agile/Scaled Agile certifications: SAFe Agilist (SA), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or equivalent
·Experience in management consulting or systems integration environments
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