Job title:  (CEN) CONSULTANT CEMENT DIGITAL OPERATIONS

Job Description

Lead and manage cross-functional, regional, and global digital transformation initiatives within Cement Operations. Drive the identification, design, implementation, adoption, and scaling of Smart Operations solutions that improve operational performance, process stability, productivity, sustainability, maintenance effectiveness, and business value realization.

Execute consulting services throughout all project phases, including opportunity identification, business case development, solution design, enablement and deployment, change management, adoption monitoring, and continuous improvement.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead Smart Operations initiatives across Cement Operations, supporting process optimization, maintenance excellence, and digital transformation programs.
• Identify and prioritize high-value operational improvement opportunities through data analytics, AI, advanced process control, IoT, and digital technologies.
• Develop business cases and value realization frameworks to support digital investments and transformation initiatives.
• Lead enablement and scaling of Smart Operations solutions including:
• Production Optimization
• Quality Optimization
• Asset Performance Management
• Partner with plant operations, maintenance, quality, process engineers, and regional leadership to define transformation roadmaps and implementation strategies.
• Support the development of data-driven operating models leveraging industrial data platforms, advanced analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
• Drive adoption and sustainment plans to ensure business value realization and operational integration.
• Facilitate workshops, process assessments, and operational diagnostics to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement and process reengineering initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, Design Thinking, and Human-Centered Design methodologies.
• Develop executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate project progress, risks, benefits, and strategic recommendations.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, technology partners, and consulting firms to ensure successful program execution.
• Mentor and coach operations teams on digital capabilities, change management, and processes best practices.
• Establish governance frameworks, performance indicators, and adoption metrics for digital programs.

Position Challenges

• Accelerate digital transformation adoption across multiple cement plants with varying levels of digital maturity.
• Balance operational priorities with long-term digital transformation objectives.
• Drive behavioral and cultural change required for successful technology adoption.
• Align plant, regional, and global stakeholders around common business priorities and transformation roadmaps.
• Translate advanced analytics, AI, and digital technologies into tangible operational and financial outcomes.
• Ensure sustainability of benefits after deployment and transition to business ownership.
• Manage complex cross-functional initiatives involving operations, P&IT, and external partners.
• Support enterprise-wide standardization of Smart Operations capabilities while maintaining local flexibility.

Qualifications

• English 100%
• Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
  • MBA or Master's Degree in Operations, Digital Transformation, Analytics, or Business Administration preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Cement Operations, Manufacturing Excellence, Process Engineering, Digital Transformation, Smart Manufacturing, Operations Consulting, or Industrial Analytics.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional transformation initiatives.
• Experience deploying AI, advanced analytics, process optimization, or industrial digital solutions.
• Experience delivering business value through operational improvement programs.

 Technical Expertise

Proven experience deploying and scaling AI-enabled and digital solutions across manufacturing environments, leveraging IT/OT capabilities, industrial IoT platforms, advanced analytics, maintenance excellence methodologies, and operational transformation frameworks to improve throughput, process stability, asset reliability, quality performance, sustainability metrics, and business value realization.

 Digital Platforms & Technologies

Knowledge of one or more: Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, AVEVA, SAP, Databricks, Digital Twin Technologies, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

 Soft Skills

Management, proactiveness, analytical thinking, collaboration, presentation skills, public speaking, results oriented, innovation mindset, self-motivation and drive, leadership.

Internal/External Relations

Internal

• Cement Operations Leadership
• Regional Operations Leadership
• Local Operations Leadership (Plant Managers, Production, Maintenance and Quality Managers, etc.)
• P&IT
• Other central and regional teams: sustainability, R&D, Procurement, legal, etc.

External

• Microsoft, AVEVA, SAP, Strategic Consulting Partners, Digital Technologies Partners

CEMEX Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At CEMEX, we recognize the diversity of the world in which we live and in which we do business. We respect diversity, we address the inclusion and non-discrimination of any talented person, regardless of gender, physical ability, age, sexual orientation, culture, ethnicity, religion, political affiliation, marital status, pregnancy / maternity / paternity and nationality. We promote a culture of equity for the construction of a sustainable business and the well-being and development of CEMEX employees.