Position Title:  Líder de Transformação Digital (Transformation Digital Lead)

Date:  Sep 15, 2026
Requisition ID:  32600
Work Location: 

Santa Cruz do Sul, RS, BR, 96835-749

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Be a Part of a Revolutionary Change

At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We are completely transforming our business and building our future around one clear purpose: to deliver a smoke‑free future. With major transformation comes major opportunity. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the freedom to design and deliver better, brighter solutions – and the space to grow your career in countless directions. 

 

Purpose of the Role

Accelerate Digital and AI value creation across Manufacturing by driving use-case ideation, rapid experimentation, industrialization, and scaled adoption in alignment with Manufacturing Transformative Programs. The role serves as a key catalyst for business impact at both site and regional levels, partnering closely with Digital Engineering, PMI Tech, GM PD&G, and the OPS Digital Delivery Model while building sustainable digital and AI capabilities across factories.


Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Identify, evaluate, and prioritize high-value Digital and AI use cases aligned with Manufacturing and Operations priorities, ensuring a strong pipeline of scalable opportunities.
  • Lead and support the execution of Proofs of Concept (PoCs) and Proofs of Value (PoVs), validating business value, technical feasibility, and scalability through a "fail fast, learn fast" approach. 
  • Partner with Global Digital and AI teams during MVP development by validating requirements, coordinating UAT and readiness activities, and supporting change management and operational adoption. 
  • Act as a deployment ambassador, coordinating local resources and stakeholders to accelerate implementation, adoption, and value realization across sites and regions.
  • Develop and nurture Digital and AI communities, promoting PMI-approved tools such as M365 Copilot and AI Playground while driving digital capability building and innovation. 
  • Build strong partnerships with Factory Leadership Teams, Regional Operations and Engineering functions, and Global Digital and Technology teams, serving as a bridge between business needs and digital execution.

Who We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Process Control, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
  • 5-6 years of experience leading Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives within manufacturing environments. 
  • Proven experience driving cross-functional digital programs and translating business challenges into practical Digital and AI solutions.
  • Strong understanding of Digital Manufacturing architectures, including OT, IT, AI, and Cloud technologies. 
  • Hands-on exposure to AI-enabled use cases such as analytics, optimization, automation, and intelligent decision-making.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies, MVP development, product-based delivery, and rapid experimentation frameworks.
  • Knowledge of Operational Excellence, productivity improvement, quality, and maintenance processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, collaborate across global teams, adapt to change, and drive innovation with strong business acumen and leadership skills.