Digital Enablement Manager

TL;DR

Digital Enablement Manager: Lead strategic digital initiatives to advance Smart Factory and Connected Product roadmaps, enhance data monetization, and expand digital thread use cases with an accent on AI adoption and operational efficiency. Focus on driving digital transformation, managing complex cross-functional programs, and fostering a digital-first culture in aerospace manufacturing.

Location: Hybrid onsite in Buffalo, NY area; must live local to Buffalo, NY

Salary: $140,000–$185,000 annually

Company

hirify.global is a performance culture empowering people to solve technical challenges with trust and delivering great quality of life inside and outside work.

What you will do

• Lead digital transformation initiatives across the enterprise collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Advance Smart Factory and Connected Product strategies to improve manufacturing and product lifecycle management.
• Implement AI and intelligent automation solutions within a secure framework to enable business growth.
• Partner with data and product teams to define data monetization processes and expand digital thread applications across enterprise systems.
• Promote Agile, collaborative environments and foster a digital-first culture among stakeholders.
• Define KPIs, manage change adoption, and lead risk mitigation for digital projects.

Requirements

• Must live local to Buffalo, NY area and work onsite/hybrid.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years experience in digital transformation, Industry 4.0, analytics, or automation, ideally in aerospace, defense, manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong leadership, business acumen, and ability to manage complex cross-functional programs.
• Knowledge of Smart Factory technologies, digital thread, PLM, ERP, MES, CRM, and enterprise systems integration.
• Familiarity with AI adoption, intelligent automation, governance, and security practices.
• Project management and/or Agile certifications preferred.
• U.S. work authorization required; no sponsorship provided.

Nice to have

• Experience with aerospace and defense industry regulations.
• Familiarity with data governance, risk management, and change management frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with annual profit sharing, 401k matching, and employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship, leadership development, and personal growth programs.
• Inclusive culture with employee resource groups and team-building activities.