Senior Managing Consultant – Supply Chain Transformation; Focus: Manufacturing & Asset Management

Introduction

IBM Consulting is looking for a Senior Managing Consultant to join our Supply Chain, Procurement, and Manufacturing Transformation Centre of Competence (CoC). This global team of experts helps clients transform their manufacturing and asset management operations through innovation, AI, and data-driven insights.

• Inspire and engage clients by sharing IBM’s transformation experience and industry best practices.
• Discover and shape opportunities using IBM Consulting frameworks and assets to identify value levers.
• Co-create solutions through domain-led design sessions and innovation garages.
• Partner with local teams to deliver at-scale transformation using proven methods and accelerators.

• Lead strategic engagements in manufacturing operations and asset management transformation.
• Facilitate workshops and solution design sessions, leveraging deep domain expertise.
• Shape and deliver AI-enabled manufacturing and asset management solutions to improve efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure successful execution of transformation programs.
• Support business development through thought leadership, client presentations, and proposals.

• Proven track record in large-scale transformation programs and senior stakeholder management.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing operations and asset management, with leadership roles in consulting or industry.
• 3+ years of experience with AI, IoT, predictive maintenance and/or advanced analytics applied to manufacturing and asset management
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing processes and asset lifecycle management / reliability engineering
• Demonstrated experience in KPI-driven process or operational improvement practices
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with experience working in global, multi-disciplinary teams.

• Industry experience in manufacturing, industrial products, automotive, or energy sectors.
• Experience implementing or using leading platforms (e.g. SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud, Oracle Manufacturing, IBM Maximo, Infor EAM, AVEVA/Other Historians, MES systems).
• Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies, including IoT-enabled smart assets and connected factories.
• Experience with Pursue Model, ISA-95, ISO 55000 and other relevant standards.
• Exposure to procurement and planning processes for integrated manufacturing and asset strategies.
• Knowledge of sustainable manufacturing practices and ESG compliance.
• Thought leadership through publications, speaking engagements, or industry forums.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.