Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Join our dynamic team as the Division Digital Transformation Manager and play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence within our organization. As a global leader in automotive technology, we are committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Overall responsibilities and duties:

Promote the implementation of projects linked to Digital Transformation in his/her scope to improve operational performance in accordance with the BG strategy.

The main missions of the role are:

• Define the Digital and automation strategy
• Confirm standard solutions
• Maintain an active tech-watch (external) and identify best practices (Internal)
• Build and manage the portfolio of innovations according to the BG strategy, involving Divisions and plants
• Define a Roadmap - Priorities, timing, capex, costs and savings commitments included in the StratPlan, Budget and Forecast processes
• Ensure resources are allocated upon need to Digital and Automation projects
• Control and management of DT CAPEX with each plant (PRs, POs, ...), Preparation and presentation of CAR for CAPEX request with each level (Div, BG, ...) for each plant.
• Deploy standards defined by BG / Group
• Improve standards
• Train on standards (Assessment, Train the trainers, training package material), coach and support
• Define and implement the change management plans
• Set up appropriate governance, animate the network, build strong partnerships with all key stakeholders. Risk management and alert process
• Follow up Deployment and operational performance: Adherence to Roadmap, P&L and Cash impact, # standard tools deployed, usage, # ideas implemented
• Share Best Practices and lessons learnt (capitalized project experience)

Your profile and competencies to succeed

To succeed in this position, you will ideally have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5 years in a similar role in a Manufacturing company working on automation, implementation of IA  in multisties, ideally at NAO level
  • Knowledge of pull system
  • Knowledge in digital transformation in operations
  • Knowledge of connectivity, automation, data driven
  • Knowledge of P&L (Capex/Opex)
• Deep understanding of lean manufacturing and Operations demonstrated through previous successful experiences
• Leadership, capacity to animate workshop and influence networks
• Good interpersonal and multi-cultural communication skills. 
• Fluent English language knowledge: written and spoken.
• Curiosity on new technologies and tools, Ability to challenge habits / Openness to new ideas
• Project management skills
• Ability to drive change management
• Customer and Business understanding: ability to understand and manage the different customer requirements and work within a matrix environment.

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.  
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. 
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. 
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility.  Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) 
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. 
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. 

Why join us

FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.

With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.

In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com