Eric Ervin

About Eric Ervin

Digital transformation executive with 20+ years leading large-scale, multi-year digital and operating model change in global, highly matrixed organizations. Proven track record redesigning how work gets done—at the activity, decision, and capability level—by integrating digital, automation, modern platforms and AI to improve productivity, agility, and employee experience. Trusted advisor to senior leaders with deep expertise standing up governance and transformation office capabilities, prioritizing complex portfolios, and translating future-of-work strategy into sustainable, people-centric outcomes.

Experience

1. Head of HR Digital Solutions & Strategy (Ai Transformation Enablement Lead)

   Merck

   Jan 2020 — Present · West Point, PA, US

   Own HR technology strategy and AI portfolio oversight; lead assessment and scaling of emerging technologies and AI-enabled capabilities.• Set and drive HR’s AI digital framework and roadmap focused on employee experience, efficiency, and operating model evolution.• Established HR’s Artificial Intelligence & Automation Team to define AI vision, build capability, and accelerate responsible adoption across the HR organization.• Govern and prioritize strategic HR initiatives through cross-functional governance boards, aligning investments to long-term business strategy.• Advance the shift toward a skills-based approach to better integrate talent, learning, career development, and recruiting using machine learning and AI.

Education

• Muhlenberg College

  BS, Biology

• Penn State University

  MBA, Supply Chain

Skills

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Strategy
• Change Management
• Six Sigma
• Management
• Leadership
• Start-Ups
• Lean Manufacturing
• Training
• Pmo
• Marketing Strategy
• Sales Management
• Portfolio Management
• Customer Satisfaction
• Product Launch