Technology Director, Make Americas

About the role

The Technology Director, Make (EMEA) is a senior IT leader responsible for shaping and delivering manufacturing technology solutions across DePuy Synthes operations in the EMEA region.

Responsibilities

• Lead the AMERICA Manufacturing (“Make”) technology strategy aligned with global Supply Chain and IT priorities.
• Oversee delivery and lifecycle management of manufacturing systems (e.g., MES, automation interfaces, plant IT, and data integration platforms).
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering leaders to ensure technology solutions meet operational, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
• Direct and develop managers and senior individual contributors in a matrixed, multinational environment.
• Drive standardization, cybersecurity, and reliability of plant IT and manufacturing technology across AMERICA sites.
• Lead regional technology investment planning, budgeting, and vendor management activities.
• Champion continuous improvement, digital manufacturing, and data-driven decision-making initiatives.
• Represent AMERICA Manufacturing Technology in global governance forums and cross-regional programs.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline (required). Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Engineering or Information Systems) preferred.
• Required Experience and Skills:
  • 10-12 years of progressive IT experience, including leadership roles supporting manufacturing or supply chain environments.
  • Proven experience leading managers and senior technical professionals in a complex, matrix organization.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, plant IT, and integration with enterprise platforms (e.g., ERP, data platforms).
  • Demonstrated ability to partner with business leaders and translate operational needs into technology solutions.
  • Experience managing budgets, vendors, and large-scale technology programs.
  • Strong understanding of regulated manufacturing environments and quality/compliance expectations.
• Preferred Experience:
  • Supporting medical device, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated manufacturing operations.
  • Exposure to digital manufacturing, automation, Industry 4.0, and advanced analytics initiatives.
  • Prior regional or global role with accountability across multiple manufacturing sites.
  • Experience working across EMEA with sensitivity to regional regulatory and cultural considerations.

Skills

• Analytical Reasoning
• Cost Management
• Developing Others
• Fact-Based Decision Making
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Inclusive Leadership
• Leadership
• New Program Development
• Performance Measurement
• Product Development
• Product Strategies
• Project Management Methodology (PMM)
• Research and Development
• Software Development Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Supply Chain Management

Pay

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $150,000.00 - $258,750.00

Benefits

• Consolidated Retirement Plan (pension)
• Savings Plan (401(k))
• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado – 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – 56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year