Digital Process Specialist

We are proud to announce the launch of Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory, PowerCo, in St. Thomas. This is more than just a job – it’s a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy. Join us as we ramp up operations and help build a world-class company. 

At PowerCo, we believe in fostering an environment where ambition meets collaboration, and where flexibility and creativity thrive.  You'll be part of a diverse, talented team that is shaping the future of battery production. You’ll have the chance to advance your career while working alongside passionate colleagues who share a vision of making a lasting impact on the world.

Are you ready to be part of something exciting? Power up your career with us!

For the initial ramp-up phase of our North American operations, we are looking for a passionate Manager in the field of Process and Systems who wants to CELLebrate in fast-paced and fast-changing environments. As part of the ramp-up team, you will work closely with local PowerCo SE team members, our PowerCo SE team members at Headquarters in Germany as well as colleagues from the Volkswagen Group Canada in Ajax, ON. Reporting to the Head of Central Functions team, you will play a pivotal role as an Data Release Manager, orchestrating and managing the release management process within a complex IT landscape. This role focuses on planning, coordinating, and steering activities, while providing support to the business as needed.

This is a flex hybrid work structure, where employees can work both remotely and on-site at our St. Thomas location.

•    Strategic Coordination: Orchestrate and manage IT release activities, for example SAP, by collaborating closely with key stakeholders, including the local IT team in Canada, the central IT team in Germany, and the Procurement team at HQ in Germany.
•    End-to-End Data Release Management: Design and implement a robust release management framework, ensuring seamless planning, scheduling, and execution of IT releases.
•    IT Landscape Expertise: Address integration challenges and dependencies across the IT ecosystem, ensuring stability and compatibility of the system landscape.
•    Demand & Delivery Management: Establish and oversee a demand management process, aligning business requirements with IT capabilities to ensure timely delivery.
•    Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for system and process improvements, ensuring high availability, scalability, and efficiency of IT systems. Identify opportunities for automation and AI tools for existing process to improve efficiency and reduce manual workloads
•    Change & Risk Management: Manage risks and changes associated with IT systems releases, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations while adhering to governance frameworks.
•    Testing & Quality Assurance: Define and oversee test management strategies to ensure the quality and reliability of IT systems releases.
•    Training & Change Enablement: Partner with stakeholders to ensure effective training and change management programs for smooth adoption of new Data functionalities.
•    Collaboration Across Teams: Serve as a key liaison, fostering effective communication and alignment between IT, business stakeholders, and project teams.
•    Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements for all Data-related activities.
•    Perform other related tasks as assigned

•    Attractive Remuneration: We offer a competitive and attractive remuneration that reflect your skills, experience, and contributions.
•    Vacation Allowance: We offer our employees competitive paid time off. Plus, you don’t need to take any vacation days from December 24 to December 31.
•    Opportunities for development 
•    Relocation Support
•    Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community. 
•    Competitive employer paid benefits and overall compensation package with extended health care, dental, vision and mental health support.
•    Pension and Retirement Savings: We contribute the equivalent of 5% to a Registered Pension Plan and matching contribution to a retirement savings plan.  
•    And much more! 

*This is a flex hybrid work structure, where employees can work both remotely and on-site. However, please note all hybrid work arrangements are subject to the terms and conditions of our hybrid work policy as may be amended from time to time.

Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

We believe that the best results are created in a diverse and inclusive environment. 
Therefore, all qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender (identity), sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

PowerCo Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate and reasonable accommodation.