Global Industry Consultant (CPG) – Digital Transformation Strategy

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Global Industry Consultant (CPG) – Digital Transformation Strategy based in United States.

This role serves as a strategic advisor helping global consumer packaged goods manufacturers transform their operations through advanced industrial technologies. You will combine deep manufacturing expertise with digital transformation knowledge to guide customers toward smarter, more connected, and autonomous production environments. The position focuses on bridging operational technology (OT), information technology (IT), industrial data, automation, cloud, and AI capabilities to deliver measurable business outcomes. You will collaborate with executives, plant leaders, engineers, and technology teams to shape long-term modernization strategies. This is an influential role for a manufacturing technology expert passionate about improving productivity, sustainability, quality, and operational excellence. The opportunity offers significant visibility, customer impact, and the chance to contribute to the future of smart manufacturing worldwide.

Accountabilities:: The Global Industry Consultant will lead digital transformation initiatives by providing manufacturing expertise, strategic guidance, and technology insights to help customers modernize production environments. This role requires the ability to connect business objectives with practical industrial solutions while acting as a trusted advisor to manufacturing organizations.

Develop and guide digital transformation strategies focused on improving production performance, quality, maintenance, sustainability, and workforce productivity.

Help customers create transformation roadmaps that integrate operational technology, industrial data platforms, edge computing, cloud technologies, analytics, and AI solutions.

Translate manufacturing challenges into scalable technology strategies and actionable implementation plans.

Design industrial reference architectures connecting plant-floor systems with enterprise and cloud environments.

Provide expertise on industrial automation, manufacturing systems, industrial networks, data contextualization, and interoperability standards.

Facilitate workshops with plant leaders, engineering teams, manufacturing excellence groups, and executives to align technology investments with business goals.

Develop business value frameworks, executive presentations, and strategic recommendations based on measurable operational outcomes.

Monitor emerging manufacturing technologies, digital trends, and industry standards to provide thought leadership.

Represent the organization in customer discussions, partner engagements, and industry forums.

Advocate for customer needs by identifying capability gaps, market trends, and opportunities for future solutions.

Collaborate with product management, sales, marketing, and business teams to influence portfolio strategies and support strategic opportunities.

Support multi-site digital transformation programs and help organizations accelerate adoption of smart manufacturing practices.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in manufacturing operations, industrial technology, and digital transformation, with the ability to engage both technical teams and executive stakeholders. Success requires a strong understanding of modern manufacturing environments and the ability to connect technology investments to business outcomes.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.

Legal authorization to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel approximately 30–50% of the time.

8+ years of experience supporting manufacturing operations, industrial automation, process engineering, manufacturing systems, digital manufacturing, or operational excellence initiatives.

Experience within consumer packaged goods manufacturing or manufacturing-focused system integration environments preferred.

Demonstrated success solving operational challenges in production environments.

Strong knowledge of industrial automation and control systems, including PLC, SCADA, HMI, historians, MES, OT networks, and industrial data platforms.

Understanding of Industry 4.0 concepts, industrial architecture frameworks, manufacturing standards, and connected enterprise strategies.

Experience with edge computing, cloud-based manufacturing solutions, analytics platforms, and AI-enabled industrial applications.

Ability to develop architectures spanning plant-floor, edge, and cloud environments.

Strong workshop facilitation, communication, and executive presentation skills.

Proven ability to bridge technical, operational, and business discussions.

Experience leading complex, multi-site transformation initiatives.

Familiarity with industrial technology platforms and solutions supporting automation, manufacturing execution, analytics, and AI capabilities is a plus.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation package.

Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

401(k) retirement savings plan.

Paid time off programs.

Parental and caregiver leave benefits.

Flexible work schedule options designed to support work-life balance.

Opportunities for professional growth and career development.

Ability to work on impactful digital transformation initiatives shaping the future of manufacturing.

Collaborative environment focused on innovation, technology, and continuous improvement.

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