Associate Expert – Industry 4.0 Transformation Methodology and Programme Design
UNIDO
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Location: Remote • 🇦🇹 Austria
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About the role
- Develop the "Factory of the Future" transformation methodology
- Contribute to the development of a strategic and methodological framework for the SMIC Transformation Toolkit.
- Assist in drafting sections describing the overall transformation approach and SME progression.
- Support the design and prototype a comprehensive assessment tool for evaluating SMEs’ digital transformation maturity.
- Support the creation of a structured approach and standardized template to guide SMEs in analysing their current performance.
- Support the development of a detailed guide to support SME advisors in translating transformation plans into actionable steps.
- Support the design a comprehensive training framework for SME advisors, including training modules.
- Support the piloting of the Transformation Toolkit and Accelerator Programme.
- Support feedback collection to refine the methodology and toolkit.
Requirements
- Advanced university degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Systems, Economics, Innovation/Technology Management, or another relevant discipline is required.
- A minimum of 3 years of practical experience in smart manufacturing, digital factory tools, industrial modernization, Industry 4.0 assessment and strategy, or innovation ecosystem development is required.
- Proven experience in developing digital transformation methodologies or maturity models for SMEs is required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of both technological and organizational transformation processes is required.
- Strong analytical and technical writing skills, with the ability to translate technical frameworks into practical SME tools is desirable.
- Experience in environmental and sustainability aspects of advanced manufacturing is desirable.
- Experience working with or advising manufacturing SMEs and business support organizations (e.g., innovation centres, clusters) is desirable.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
- Fluency and/or working knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.
Benefits
- Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
digital transformation methodologiesmaturity modelssmart manufacturingdigital factory toolsindustrial modernizationIndustry 4.0 assessmentinnovation ecosystem developmentanalytical skillstechnical writing
Soft skills
communicationorganizational skillsanalytical thinking