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. This role partners closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering leaders to enable safe, compliant, and efficient operations through modern, scalable digital solutions.

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
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year