OPEN : Smart Plants Architect / Program Manager – Industry 4.0 & Autonomous Operations

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position : Smart Plants Architect / Program Manager – Industry 4.0 & Autonomous Operations

Resume Due Date : Monday, October 6, (5 : 00PM EST)

Job ID : 25-

Number of Vacancies : 2

Level : MP6

Duration : 24 months

Hours of work : 40 Hours per week

Location : University Ave, Toronto & Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa

Job Overview

As a Smart Plants Architect / Program Manager for our client, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and delivering the vision for Smart Plants, leveraging Industry 4.0, digital twins, IoT, advanced analytics, and autonomous operations. You will lead end-to-end digital transformation programs—architecting, planning, and executing initiatives that enable predictive, adaptive, and autonomous plant operations. Working closely with executive leadership, plant engineers, IT, and operations teams, you will drive innovation, operational excellence, and measurable business value as part of our client’s Strategic Transformation Roadmap (STR).

Key Responsibilities :

Digital Architecture & Program Leadership :

• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture for Smart Plants, integrating Industry 4.0 technologies, digital twins, IoT platforms, and AI / ML-driven autonomous operations.
• Lead the planning, execution, and governance of digital transformation programs for smart plant initiatives, ensuring alignment with our client’s business strategy and operational objectives.
• Architect scalable, secure, and resilient solutions that connect physical assets, operational technology (OT), and information technology (IT) systems.
• Define and govern data models, data flows, and integration strategies for real-time asset monitoring, predictive maintenance, and autonomous decision-making.
• Oversee the adoption and integration of advanced technologies such as robotics, edge computing, AR / VR, and autonomous systems into plant operations.

Innovation, Industry 4.0 & Autonomous Operations :

Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management & Value Realization :

Continuous Learning, Thought Leadership & Industry Engagement :

Qualifications

Key Competencies :

Our client is dedicated to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from equity-seeking communities including but not limited to : Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women. Our client aims to build a diverse team that reflects the communities it serves, enhancing its ability to meet their needs. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible work environment and invites all qualified individuals to apply, offering accommodations during the application, interview and onboarding process as needed. This effort supports our client’s long-term strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion.