Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation. We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That is why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Transform the everyday with us.

We are looking for a Change & Technology Manager, Manufacturing. This position will be based in the Northeast Atlanta Georgia area.

The Change & Technology Manager has primary responsibility for planning and executing the full technology and change agenda for a single manufacturing plant in Georgia. This role drives digitalization, automation, data strategy, artificial intelligence, and robotics, ensuring technology is tightly integrated with lean manufacturing operations, business strategy and vision, and delivers measurable business impact.

You’ll make a difference by:

• Planning and executing the full technology and change agenda for a single manufacturing plant, ensuring alignment with plant and business objectives.
• Leading structured change management to drive adoption of new technologies and new ways of working.
• Driving digitalization initiatives including MES, connected equipment, digital workflows, and shopfloor IT systems.
• Owning automation and robotics deployments and ensuring successful operational handover.
• Implementing the business’ data strategy, including data governance, platforms, analytics, and reporting.
• Enabling the use of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to improve quality, throughput, predictive maintenance, and decision-making.
• Designing and building the organizational structure required to support automation, data analytics, and digital manufacturing.
• Establishing governance, prioritization, and performance tracking for the automation and digitalization portfolio.
• Partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, IT, and Supply Chain to embed technology into daily operations.
• Managing budgets, vendors, and external partners related to technology and automation programs.
• Serving as the escalation point for complex technical, organizational, or change-related challenges.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related technical field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience with the following:
  • Executing manufacturing technology, automation, or industrial IT initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of automation systems, robotics, and digital manufacturing architectures.
  • Strong knowledge of lean processes.
  • Defining and executing data and analytics strategies in an operational environment.
  • Proven ability to lead change and influence across functions in a manufacturing setting.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical topics for non-technical audiences.
• 3+ years of experience with the following:
  • Working knowledge of a SCADA solution and EDGE technology in automation applications.
  • Building, developing, and leading technical teams.
  • Communication protocols such as OPC/UA, IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus TCP, RS-485, and RS-232.
  • Network fundamentals including subnetting, VLANs, routing, and DHCP.
  • Programming PLCs.
  • Integration of MES, IIoT, or smart factory solutions.
  • Hands-on experience with AI and advanced analytics use cases in manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience scaling pilot initiatives into standardized, repeatable solutions.
• Background in Operational Excellence.
• Experience working in greenfield, ramp-up, or rapidly expanding manufacturing environments.
• TIA Portal knowledge.