Digital Transformation Manager

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION MANAGER – MANUFACTURING

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Our client, an established manufacturing company specialising in consumer and industrial plastics, is seeking an experienced and innovative Digital Transformation Manager to lead its digital strategy, drive technological advancement and improve operational efficiency across the organisation. The successful candidate will play a key role in modernising business systems, implementing AI-driven solutions, strengthening cybersecurity and leveraging emerging technologies to support sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the following key areas:

• Digital Strategy & Transformation: Develop and implement the organisation's digital transformation strategy, modernise existing business processes, integrate digital platforms and drive technology adoption across departments.
• Artificial Intelligence & Automation: Design, develop and implement AI and machine learning solutions to automate processes, improve operational efficiency, enhance decision-making and generate actionable business insights.
• Cybersecurity & Risk Management: Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, security controls and defensive systems to protect company infrastructure, networks and sensitive information against internal and external threats.
• Systems Integration & Technology Management: Oversee the optimisation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, cloud infrastructure, software applications and digital platforms to improve systems integration, data accessibility and business performance.
• Digital Innovation & Project Delivery: Identify emerging technologies and digital business opportunities, manage transformation projects, collaborate with internal stakeholders and external technology partners, and measure the commercial impact of digital initiatives.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) and its application within a business environment.
• Proven capabilities in artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning, including the development, implementation and optimisation of AI-driven solutions.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, information security controls, vulnerability management and cyber threat prevention.
• Experience in software engineering workflows, systems integration and mobile application development.
• Practical knowledge of cloud infrastructure setup, management and optimisation.
• Experience in technical project management, digital transformation initiatives and business process automation.
• Knowledge of natural language processing and its application in business environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical solutions into measurable business improvements.
• Experience with Linux/Unix, Internet of Things (IoT), embedded hardware or online data visualisation would be advantageous.
• Innovative, commercially aware and results-oriented, with high levels of integrity, accountability and the ability to work effectively across multiple business functions.

Apply Now

If you are a forward-thinking technology professional with a passion for digital innovation, artificial intelligence and business transformation, and have the technical expertise to deliver meaningful change within a manufacturing environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.