Consulting Director - AI Transformation

We are seeking a dynamic Consulting Director - AI Transformation to lead AI-driven consulting and business growth in Manufacturing Industry. The executive will drive revenue growth by spearheading AI-led transformation programs for manufacturing clients, shaping strategic roadmaps for smart factories and intelligent supply chains, and ensuring the successful delivery of multi-million-dollar engagements.

You will act as a trusted advisor to manufacturing industry CXOs, translate advanced analytics and Industry 4.0 technologies into actionable solutions, and oversee the end-to-end execution of client engagements to achieve tangible improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost. This is a highly visible role combining technology thought leadership, consulting acumen, and P&L responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Roadmap: Develop client-specific AI transformation strategies, aligning digital manufacturing initiatives (e.g., predictive maintenance, production AI, supply chain optimization) with clients’ strategic goals.
• Revenue & Business Growth: Drive practice growth - identify opportunities, lead pre-sales and solution design, craft winning proposals, and secure major transformation deals.
• AI Program Leadership: Oversee large-scale AI programs for clients - orchestrate cross-functional teams, manage program delivery, and ensure solutions achieve promised outcomes (e.g., cost savings, efficiency gains). Implement governance and best practices to guarantee robust, ethical AI deployment.
• Client Advisory & Change Management: Serve as a trusted advisor to client executives, guiding them through AI adoption. Manage stakeholder expectations and lead change management initiatives, ensuring client teams embrace new AI-driven processes and capabilities.
• Thought Leadership: Represent Manufacturing in industry forums and innovation initiatives. Stay abreast of emerging tech (AI/ML, Industry 4.0, IoT) and incubate new solutions. Contribute to thought leadership (whitepapers, case studies) to bolster brand and inform clients’ strategies.
• Governance & Compliance: Establish governance frameworks for ethical AI use and data management in manufacturing. Ensure models are well-monitored, secure, and compliant with industry regulations and company policies.
• Innovation & Partnership: Stay ahead of Industry 4.0 trends, piloting new technologies (e.g., digital twins, advanced robotics) in manufacturing contexts. Forge partnerships with tech providers and research bodies to accelerate innovation.

Qualifications

16+ years in technology consulting or digital transformation, with significant exposure to manufacturing/industrial sector projects. Demonstrated success leading AI or advanced analytics initiatives (from ideation to scaled execution) and delivering measurable business results for clients. Deep knowledge of AI/ML techniques, data analytics, cloud & IoT platforms, and Industry 4.0 technologies (smart factories, digital twins, automation). Familiarity with manufacturing systems (ERP, MES, SCADA) and MLOps best practices for scalable deployments.

Strong business acumen with a background in strategy consulting or digital advisory. Exceptional client engagement and communication skills with experience influencing C-suite stakeholders. Proven ability to develop business cases/ROI models and drive revenue (e.g., involvement in winning large consulting deals). Outstanding program leadership abilities – orchestrating complex projects and diverse teams. Expertise in change management and fostering innovation culture. Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for driving transformative change in manufacturing.