Industry X - Senior Manager - Digital Manufacturing & Operations

Job Description

Do you have a passion for transforming factories and supply chains with the latest digital technologies? Are you a seasoned leader (10+ years) with a track record of driving large-scale Industry 4.0 transformations and a desire to make a lasting impact on the manufacturing sector? If you thrive on solving complex operational challenges and want to work with the best in the business to shape the future of industrial operations, we invite you to join our team as a Senior Manager, Digital Manufacturing & Operations.

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The Opportunity

As a Senior Manager in Digital Manufacturing & Operations, you will lead high-profile transformation engagements that revolutionize how products are made and delivered. You will be the spearhead of multi-million-dollar programs, working directly with client executives and plant leaders to identify opportunities for operational breakthroughs and implement the solutions that make them a reality. In this role, you will:

• Lead End-to-End Digital Transformations: Take full ownership of complex projects that digitize and optimize manufacturing operations. You’ll develop digital manufacturing strategies, roadmap new operating models, and guide cross-functional teams to deploy solutions such as smart factory systems, AI/ML-driven analytics, robotics, and autonomous production lines. From initial assessment and business case through pilot and full-scale rollout, you’ll ensure initiatives deliver measurable improvements in throughput, quality, cost, safety, and sustainability.
• Drive Innovation with Emerging Tech: Stay at the forefront of Industry 4.0 and emerging technologies. You will architect and implement next-generation solutions such as agentic AI, self-optimizing operations, and advanced IoT sensors and digital twins. As a thought leader, you’ll evaluate and introduce new technologies such as AI, automation, data analytics, and cloud platforms that can transform manufacturing processes and give clients a competitive edge.
• Manage Client Relationships & Strategy: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives in manufacturing and supply chain. You will collaborate with client leaders to understand their biggest operational challenges and design tailored strategies to address them. Acting as the engagement lead, you’ll ensure solutions align with the client’s strategic goals—whether it’s a productivity turnaround at a network of plants, a rapid digital response to supply disruptions, or a transition to more sustainable operations. Your role includes managing stakeholder expectations, providing informed counsel on industry best practices, and securing buy-in for change at all levels of the organization.
• Mentor Teams & Ensure Delivery Excellence: Lead high-performing teams of consultants, digital specialists, and client staff to achieve project goals. You’ll coach and develop talent through the apprenticeship model, guiding team members in structured problem-solving, advanced analytics, and effective client communication. You are responsible for project planning, quality control, and value realization—making sure bold solutions are executed effectively on the factory floor. You will cultivate a collaborative, high-expectations team culture that inspires everyone to deliver their best work and develop rapidly.
• Expand Business Impact: As a senior leader, you will play an active role in growing the practice. You’ll identify new opportunities where interdisciplinary expertise can solve client problems—whether scaling a successful pilot globally, extending into adjacent operational areas such as supply chain and product development, or pioneering new service offerings at the intersection of digital technology and manufacturing. You will work with leadership on proposals and thought leadership, contributing insights on trends like autonomous operations, AI agents in manufacturing, and the future of Industry 4.0 to strengthen market positioning.