Product Domain Lead - Manufacturing

Product Domain Lead - ManufacturingRemote (Global) | International Travel RequiredLead a Global Manufacturing TransformationWeir Group is delivering S4+, one of the most ambitious business transformation programmes in the industrial sector. Built around SAP S/4HANA, S4+ is creating a single global operating model that will transform manufacturing, operations, data, and ways of working across Weir's worldwide business.We're looking for an experienced Product Domain Lead - Manufacturing to drive the strategy, delivery, and long-term ownership of our Manufacturing domain. This is a rare opportunity to shape global manufacturing processes at scale while influencing the future operating model of a leading engineering organisation.The OpportunityAs Product Domain Lead, you will lead the evolution of Weir's manufacturing capabilities across production planning, shop floor execution, quality management, and plant maintenance. You will act as the bridge between business strategy and product delivery, converting strategic goals into a prioritised roadmap that delivers measurable business value.This is a high-profile leadership role that extends beyond programme delivery and becomes a permanent ownership position within Weir's global operating model.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and execute the Manufacturing domain strategy, roadmap, and prioritised backlogLead Product Owners, SMEs, and cross-functional teams across the manufacturing domainDrive adoption of SAP S/4HANA best practice and fit-to-standard principlesEnable global process harmonisation across multiple divisions and regionsPartner with delivery, architecture, and business leaders to ensure successful outcomesGovern requirements, process decisions, and continuous improvement initiativesTrack benefits realisation, adoption, operational performance, and business valueDomain ScopeYou'll oversee global manufacturing capabilities including:SAP S/4HANA Production Planning (PP)SAP S/4HANA Quality Management (QM)SAP S/4HANA Plant Maintenance (PM)Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES/42Q)Supporting key manufacturing models including:Make-to-Order (MTO)Make-to-Stock (MTS)Engineer-to-Order (ETO)What We're Looking ForEssential ExperienceSenior leadership experience within manufacturing, operations, or industrial environmentsDeep knowledge of production planning, shop floor operations, quality management, and maintenanceProven success leading large-scale business transformation or ERP programmesStrong SAP S/4HANA experience, ideally across manufacturing and operations processesExperience driving global process standardisation and operating model changeAbility to lead Product Owners, SMEs, and cross-functional teams in a complex programme environmentStrong stakeholder management and strategic decision-making skillsDesirableExperience within global engineering, mining, industrial, or heavy manufacturing organisationsKnowledge of Agile delivery methodologies and product operating modelsExperience with MES platforms and operational excellence frameworksPracticalities Travel / Hours: Global role; some travel and time-zone flexibility required.Role Duration: This is a long-lived role that spans both the S4+ programme phase and ongoing BAU operations. Why Join Weir?Influence a global enterprise transformation programmeShape the future of manufacturing across a multinational organisationLead strategic decision-making at executive levelLong-term career opportunity beyond programme deliveryWork remotely with international stakeholders and manufacturing sites worldwideLocation: RemoteTravel: International travel requiredType: Long-term leadership opportunity spanning transformation delivery and ongoing business ownershipIf you're a manufacturing transformation leader who thrives on delivering global change, we'd love to hear from you.SummaryLocation: Fort Worth; GlasgowType: Full time