Consulting Practice Lead - Manufacturing

Role description: Leads Manufacturing transformation for our key customers. Responsible for building capabilities in the Industry 4.0, Lean consulting, shop floor KPI performance improvement. Manages domain consulting resources on engagements. Takes ownership of hiring, managing and nurturing the talent for the practice in the US. Accountable for Revenue and billable HC addition of business analysts and Domain Consultants. Engages with customers to conceptualize and develop new engagement pipeline in existing and new customers. Works closely with the sales teams to drive pipeline. Builds domain solutions and drives the GTM for them. Identifies industry specific partnerships and builds new revenue streams. Build thought leadership in the form of White papers, analyst connects etc… This is a remote opportunity for US based candidate Profile: Deep operating experience and functional understanding of Manufacturing and Supply chain in the Mfg. industries – Chemicals, Metals, Paper and pulp, Industrial automation, Industrial equipment, Heavy machinery, Home appliances. Multiple years of Management/Technology Consulting experience in leading a Consulting practice, managed teams of Consultants/BAs and supervising consulting engagements delivery. Strong domain understanding of production and shop floor operations. Ability to leverage the Mfg. functional understanding to shape and guide IT services solutions from a domain perspective. Hands-on operating experience with in the manufacturing/production would be an advantage. Ability to have deep discussions with Manufacturing and Supply chain executives on identifying opportunities for operational excellence. Hands-on experience of having delivered Lean consulting projects in the shop-floor plants. Skills & Experience: Large Program and Portfolio management Handling teams in multiple Geos Solutions, experience of managed services Delivery management for Onsite-Offshore location Exposure to customer relationship management Behavioral Skills & Attributes: Client Centricity, ability to work seamlessly with internal and external stakeholders, drive consensus Execution Excellence & Strategic Perspective Problem Solving & Decision Making Collaborative Working & Change Agility Real Passion for Results & Nurturing People