Principal Business Analyst - Digital Transformation

We are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Principal Business Analyst - Digital Transformation, to lead initiatives aimed at reimagining and optimizing our strategic planning, capital & capacity planning processes. This role is central to shaping the future of our operations by introducing advanced methodologies, including artificial intelligence, to drive smarter, more agile decision-making across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate a comprehensive transformation roadmap for the global A/T strategic capacity planning, integrating AI-driven approaches to enhance forecasting, scenario modeling, and resource optimization.

• Lead workshops and stakeholder engagements to align on transformation goals, identify pain points, and co-create future-state processes.

• Apply deep expertise in capacity planning systems and industrial engineering principles to evaluate current practices and recommend improvements.

• Collaborate with data science, operations, and business teams to ensure AI solutions are grounded in operational realities and deliver measurable impact.

• Translate strategic vision into actionable initiatives, guiding teams through change management and process redesign.

• Benchmark industry best practices and emerging technologies to inform transformation strategies.

• Provide thought leadership and mentorship to engineering and planning teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in operations, or transformation roles, with a strong focus on capacity planning.

• Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale transformation initiatives, ideally involving AI or advanced analytics.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, or operations environments.

• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a consultancy environment, with a proven track record of delivering transformation projects across diverse industries or clients.

• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and their application in operational planning.

• Knowledge of supply chain systems and planning tools is a plus.

• Certifications in project management, operations, supply chain, or transformation methodologies (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma, APICS, CSCP).
  Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related field.

  • 10+ years of experience in operations, or transformation roles, with a strong focus on capacity planning.

  • Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale transformation initiatives, ideally involving AI or advanced analytics.

  • Strong understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, or operations environments.

  • Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a consultancy environment, with a proven track record of delivering transformation projects across diverse industries or clients.

  • Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and their application in operational planning.

  • Knowledge of supply chain systems and planning tools is a plus.

  • Certifications in project management, operations, supply chain, or transformation methodologies (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma, APICS, CSCP).