[Hiring] Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 Solutions SME @NTT DATA Services

Role Description

We are looking for a Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 Solutions SME and Market Maker to play a critical leadership role in building and scaling our manufacturing transformation business across North America. This is a high-impact, growth-oriented role where you will:

• Shape industry solutions
• Engage C-suite executives
• Influence large-scale transformation deals
• Drive measurable business outcomes for leading global manufacturers

You will serve as a thought leader and trusted advisor, translating emerging Industry 4.0 trends into tangible client value across:

• Connected & Smart Factories
• Digital Supply Chain
• Industrial IoT & Data Platforms
• AI-driven Manufacturing Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Market & Solution Leadership
  • Define and scale industry-focused offerings, solutions, and GTM strategies aligned to market trends and priority accounts
  • Develop differentiated Industry 4.0 capabilities across smart manufacturing, supply chain, and digital enablement
  • Act as a market maker, identifying white space opportunities and driving new revenue streams
• Client Engagement & Growth
  • Lead strategic client conversations with senior business and technology leaders (VP, SVP, C-suite)
  • Drive proactive business development, pre-sales, and solutioning for large transformation programs
  • Partner closely with sales and account teams to shape and win complex deals
• Ecosystem & Innovation
  • Build and expand a robust ecosystem of partners including hyperscalers, ISVs, and industrial technology providers
  • Collaborate across consulting, engineering, and technology practices to deliver end-to-end solutions
  • Stay at the forefront of manufacturing innovation, digital engineering, and Industry 4.0 trends
• Thought Leadership & Market Presence
  • Represent NTT DATA in analyst briefings, client forums, and industry events
  • Contribute to white papers, POVs, and marketing initiatives
  • Establish NTT DATA as a recognized leader in Smart Manufacturing

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in manufacturing, consulting, or digital transformation
• 5+ years of experience in Smart Manufacturing / Industry 4.0 initiatives
• 3+ years in pre-sales, solutioning, or consulting-led business development

Requirements

• Deep expertise in manufacturing operations and Industry 4.0 technologies (IoT, data platforms, AI/analytics, digital twins, etc.)
• Proven experience creating and scaling industry offerings and GTM strategies
• Strong consultative mindset with the ability to translate business needs into technology-enabled outcomes
• Demonstrated success influencing and closing large, complex deals
• Experience working in or with global consulting / SI firms (e.g., Accenture, Deloitte, Cognizant, TCS, Capgemini, etc.)
• Strong executive presence with the ability to engage and advise C-level stakeholders
• Highly proactive, entrepreneurial, and comfortable operating in a market-building role

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape a high-growth industry practice within a global organization
• Work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and innovation
• Collaborate with top-tier clients and ecosystem partners
• Be part of a company investing heavily in AI, digital engineering, and Industry 4.0