Senior Manufacturing IT Consultant

Role Summary:

• Focuses on leading digital transformation and system integration for manufacturing clients, combining execution expertise with presales and business development.

• Key Responsibilities:

• Advising on IT strategy, process optimization, and digital transformation.

• Leading system integration projects end-to-end.
• Supporting presales activities.
• Building client relationships and driving business development.
• Overseeing project teams for multi-site engagements.
• Ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards.

• Staying updated on technology trends and mentoring team members.

• Skills & Experience:

• 1520 years of manufacturing IT consulting experience.

• Strong presales and business development track record.
• Hands-on with platforms like SAP, MS Dynamics, etc.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

• Willingness to travel.

• Preferred: Certifications in SAP, PMP, and experience with global delivery models.

• Role Overview: Similar focus on advising organizations on technology transformation and process optimization, emphasizing presales and business development.

• Key Responsibilities:

• Client advisory and strategic consulting.

• Project execution and delivery.
• Presales and business development.

• Thought leadership and continuous improvement.

• Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Similar educational background and experience requirements.

• Emphasizes cross-functional team leadership and regulatory understanding.
• Willingness to travel.

Comparison and Best Version

• Specific technologies and platforms (ERP, MES, supply chain integration).
• Explicit mentions of discrete and process manufacturing environments.
• Compliance with manufacturing standards.

Combining elements from both JDs could enhance the clarity and appeal:

Role Summary

Lead digital transformation and system integration initiatives for manufacturing clients. Combine deep execution expertise with presales and business development skills, leveraging global exposure and hands-on experience in manufacturing IT, ERP, and supply chain solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise manufacturing clients on IT strategy, process optimization, and digital transformation, focusing on ERP, MES, and supply chain integration.
• Lead end-to-end system integration projectsrequirements, solution design, implementation, data migration, and supportacross discrete and process manufacturing environments.
• Support presales: drive solutioning, RFP responses, cost estimation, and proposal presentations for large-scale projects.
• Build and manage client relationships, identify growth opportunities, and drive business development across geographies.
• Oversee project teams, ensuring quality delivery and managing risks for multi-site and multi-country engagements.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards, data security, and regulatory requirements.
• Stay updated on manufacturing technology trends (e.g., Industry 4.0, IoT, automation) and best practices; mentor and upskill team members.
• Publish white papers, lead workshops, and contribute to industry forums.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelors/Masters in Engineering, IT, or related field.
• 15-20 years of manufacturing IT consulting, with significant SI project leadership (ERP/MES/Supply Chain).
• Proven track record in presales, business development, and delivery for global manufacturing clients.
• Hands-on experience with leading platforms: SAP, MS Dynamics, QAD, Infor LN, or similar.
• Strong communication, client management, and cross-functional team leadership abilities.
• Willingness to travel as required for client engagements.

Preferred

• Certifications in SAP, PMP, or relevant ERP/SI technologies.
• Experience with global delivery models and multicultural teams.