Manufacturing Transformation Leader - Sr Director/Director

The Manufacturing Transformation Leader is a highly strategic role responsible for driving end-to-end intelligent manufacturing initiatives—from incubation through closure. The candidate will serve as the trusted partner and catalyst for Industry 4.0 transformation, AI/GenAI innovation, and consultative business development to deliver measurable value for mid to large-scale manufacturing clients. With over two decades of experience in the manufacturing sector, the ideal candidate will guide clients through complex digital journeys, enabling smart factories of the future through scalable, data-driven, and human-centric solutions.

Responsibilities

• Incubate Strategic Initiatives: Identify, shape, and incubate intelligent manufacturing and Industry 4.0 opportunities aligned with client priorities and market trends.
• Solution Orchestration: Lead the design and integration of end-to-end digital manufacturing solutions by coordinating across internal teams, global practices, and technology domains.
• Consultative Selling: Engage with senior client stakeholders to understand business challenges, articulate value propositions, and drive strategic conversations that lead to transformation engagements.
• Partner Ecosystem Leadership: Build and manage strong relationships with technology and service partners to co-create and deliver scalable, innovative solutions.
• Thought Leadership: Represent the organization as a subject matter expert in intelligent manufacturing, contributing to industry forums, client workshops, and strategic planning sessions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, delivery, product, and innovation teams to ensure alignment and readiness for client engagements.
• Market Development: Support go-to-market strategies, develop client-specific transformation roadmaps, and contribute to pipeline growth through strategic pursuits

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, with at least 5 years in a strategic leadership role driving digital transformation.
• Proven experience implementing AI and GenAI solutions at scale in manufacturing environments.
• Deep understanding of Industry 4.0 technologies including IoT, digital twins, robotics, MES, cloud platforms, and edge computing.
• Strong background in consultative selling and business development with mid to large manufacturing clients.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and executive presence.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Computer Science, or related field; MBA is a plus.