Global Maintenance Transformation Manager

Global Maintenance Digital Transformation Manager

At Etex, our purpose Building Better Together underpins everything we do.

As a leading global manufacturer of sustainable building materials, we are driven by a commitment to excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority.

We foster a culture where connection and collaboration empowers our teams to thrive and perform at their best.

A career with us is an opportunity to grow, learn and lead supported by our commitment to your development and well-being.

About the role

Together, we’re shaping the future of construction. Ready to make your impact? Join us as Global Maintenance Digital Transformation Manager in Europe (Remote) .

In this global role, you will lead the deployment, adoption, and continuous improvement of digital maintenance solutions across Etex manufacturing sites worldwide. Acting as the bridge between Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, IT and external partners, you will ensure that digital tools enhance maintenance processes, improve user adoption, and deliver measurable business value.

This is not a pure IT, SAP consulting, or digital transformation role. We are looking for a maintenance professional who has built their career within Maintenance, Reliability, Asset Management, Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Operations and later gained experience leading maintenance digitalization and transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the global rollout of maintenance digital solutions across Etex manufacturing sites.
• Coordinate implementation activities between factories, maintenance teams, IT, business stakeholders and external solution providers.
• Ensure successful project delivery within scope, timeline, budget and business expectations.
• Drive user adoption through effective communication, training and change management initiatives.
• Support testing, site readiness, go-live activities and post-implementation stabilization.
• Act as the business focal point for maintenance digital solutions during both deployment and business-as-usual phases.
• Promote standard maintenance processes and best practices across the manufacturing network.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into practical digital solutions.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of tools such as SAP PM, eMaint, SAP Fiori Maintenance Apps, Predictive Maintenance solutions and future maintenance technologies.
• Build strong relationships with Maintenance Managers, Plant Managers, Engineering teams, Business Process Owners and IT teams worldwide.
• Monitor solution performance, collect user feedback and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Maintenance, Reliability, Asset Management, Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Operations.
• Proven project management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of maintenance processes and maintenance management best practices.
• Experience leading digital transformation, system implementation or multi-site deployment projects.
• Ability to manage stakeholders across multiple functions, locations and cultures.
• Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning capabilities.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on delivering business value.
• Curiosity for technology and innovation combined with a practical business-oriented approach.
• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP PM (Plant Maintenance).
• Experience with CMMS/EAM solutions such as eMaint, IBM Maximo, Infor EAM or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of SAP Fiori applications and maintenance digitalization initiatives.
• Experience in manufacturing, building materials, industrial, process, or asset-intensive environments.
• Experience working in international or global project environments.

Languages

Required

• English (professional proficiency)

Why join us?

Etex's strong purpose 'Building Better Together' is shaping a new future for the construction industry and helping to build a better future for all.

Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.

Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions.

We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.