CoE Head of Manufacturing

CoE Head of Manufacturing

Location: Pune

Experience: +15 years

Job Overview

Jade Global is seeking a Manufacturing Centre of Excellence (CoE) Leader to drive innovation, solution development, and go-to-market (GTM) strategy for our Manufacturing vertical. This individual will collaborate closely with Technology Business Units (BUs) and Alliances teams to establish a strong presence within the Independent Software Vendor (ISV) ecosystem and channel partnerships.

The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of the manufacturing domain, an ability to design and develop industry-focused solutions, and strong engagement skills with ISVs and technology partners. This is a highly collaborative role that involves driving sales enablement, thought leadership, and offshore delivery enablement while maintaining a global perspective.

Manufacturing Industry COE is accountable for:

• Consolidating client insights, industry knowledge, and proven solutions
• Defining clear, industry-specific value propositions and differentiators
• Developing GTM narratives, messaging, playbooks, and enablement assets
• Equipping sales, marketing, and partner teams to execute with confidence, consistency, and focus

The candidate should also be business visa-ready and able to travel to the U.S. on short notice for customer and partner meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• CoE Leadership & Innovation: Lead the Manufacturing Center of Excellence (CoE), driving solution development, industry best practices, and innovation initiatives.
• GTM Strategy Execution: Collaborate with external partners, Technology BUs and Alliances teams to craft and execute go-to-market (GTM) strategies with ISV channel partners.
• Solution Development: Develop industry-specific IT transformation and managed service offerings that align with key manufacturing use cases.
• ISV & Partner Collaboration: Engage with ISV partners, cloud providers, and technology alliances to drive joint solutions and market penetration.
• Customer Engagement: Support sales teams with pre-sales and solution demonstrations, assisting in key customer engagements to position Jade Global's capabilities.
• Thought Leadership: Represent Jade Global at industry conferences, webinars, and whitepapers, establishing the company as a trusted partner in the Manufacturing space.
• Sales Enablement: Train and equip sales teams with industry insights, case studies, and solution differentiators to drive growth in the manufacturing vertical.
• Offshore Delivery Excellence: Drive best practices, process improvements, and knowledge-sharing initiatives within offshore delivery teams to enhance service quality.
• Global Readiness & Travel: Be business visa-ready to travel to the U.S. on short notice for customer and partner meetings as required.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in manufacturing IT consulting, digital transformation, or managed services for the US geography.
• Proven experience in leading a CoE, GTM strategy, and ISV channel engagement.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing industry challenges, regulations, and emerging trends.
• Strong collaboration skills with technology alliances, cloud partners, and ISVs.
• Experience working with mid-to-large manufacturing enterprises.
• Ability to develop and drive industry-specific solutions, offerings, and thought leadership.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and customer engagement skills.
• Business visa-ready for U.S. travel on short notice.

Why Join Us

You should join us if you are interested in shaping an organization that is on a rapid growth path. Jade is an employee-friendly, open, and transparent workplace. You will have the opportunity to bring in ideas, suggestions, and have them implemented. This is a senior management role and a key strategic position within the company, allowing you to make a significant impact on the organization's growth, and success.