SDF Transformation Officer

Who we are
We are a team that deploys Digital Transformation (DX) technologies and methods for Software Defined Factory (SDF) implementation to the production site. It is also in charge of establishing global governance and running the Transformation Office to accelerate the successful deployment and value capture from use cases throughout the manufacturing site of Hyundai Motor Group.

Responsibilities
This role is responsible for serving as the Transformation Office for SDF, overseeing the full project lifecycle from execution strategy development to risk management, issue resolution, and cross-functional coordination. The role supports executive decision-making and drives governance frameworks to ensure project success.

■ SDF App Governance Strategy and Standards Framework Design

• Continuously updating SDF policy framework that simultaneously ensures global consistency, speed, and quality
• Refining the SDF governance vision and principles aligned with business objectives
• Defining SW Agile-based use-case lifecycle and data governance standard policies, and establishing a governance management framework
• Developing and distributing governance standard documents (playbooks) and guidelines

■ Governance Operating Model and Process/Organization Design

• Systematizing governance body operations and conducting regular review/audit meetings
• Defining and operating stage-gate review and assessment processes across the SDF App development lifecycle
• Designing squad operating models and governance forums tailored to the automotive industry environment
• Establishing decision-making matrices for SDF App development

■ SDF Transformation Office Operations

• Integrating SDF projects into a unified manufacturing roadmap and project portfolio (mTRM)
• Ensuring execution of SDF initiatives from ideation to value capture (stage-gating, input and output KPI collection and measurement, escalations to Steering committees, etc)
• Operating management-level meetings (Steering Committee) and App development councils
• Preparing decision-making materials and supporting executive decision-making
• Developing transformation-level dashboards and reporting systems to monitor and drive organizational performance
• Track project performance and progress
• Measure digital and AI maturity across manufacturing sites and the enterprise (Input KPIs)
• Measure business performance improvements across manufacturing operations (Output KPIs)

■ Support of Digital Transformation within the Factories

• Driving active collaboration across manufacturing sites and influencing executives and frontline employees to demonstrate the value of digital transformation
• Leading process improvement and change management to achieve value realization and ROI within an appropriate period following DX application deployment
• Collaborating closely with stakeholders to validate business impact, identify improvement opportunities, and drive continuous optimization

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline
• Proficiency in English (fluent in both written and oral business communication)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in management consulting, manufacturing process redesign, or technology consulting related to Industry 4.0
• Experience and technical expertise in process innovation consulting and IT/OT system development projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in operating a Transformation Office, including digital and AI-driven transformation initiatives
• Experience in manufacturing operations, quality management, and production engineering, with a proven track record of problem-solving using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience designing and operating Agile-based organizational and process operating models, as well as establishing governance frameworks, policies, and documentation
• Native proficiency in English (fluent in both written and oral)

Others

• In accordance with the employment protection laws, eligible candidates (disabled individuals, veterans, etc.) will receive preferential benefits during the process.
• Applications are accepted only through the Hyundai Motor Company career page, and any other methods are not allowed.
• Submitting your applications early prior to the deadline is recommended to prevent mass traffic and submission issues.
• Additional assignments may be given during the interview rounds, if necessary.
• The recruitment schedule may be adjusted depending on the progress of the recruitment process.
• The expected position level specified in the job description may change based on each individual's experience and evaluation results.
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Precautions

• If any of the following conditions apply, your acceptance may be revoked, or you may be subject to disadvantages in the selection process:
• If the information submitted during the recruitment process (including the application form) differs or cannot be proven in documentation
• If you are ineligible to work under company regulations
• If you are ineligible to travel abroad (for men, Korean nationals who have not completed military service or are not exempt from military service by the joining date)
• If you are unable to join the company on the start date designated by the company upon receiving the final offer
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