Consulting Manager (Manufacturing) - REMOTE U.S.

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We are currently seeking a Consulting Manager to join our team in the United States (US).

***This is a virtual/REMOTE U.S. based role (preferred locations Charlotte, Atlanta, Plano, DC, NYC, Chicago, Boston) which will require 25-50% variable travel.

NTT DATA Consulting merges the personalized attention of an industry-centric consulting approach with the comprehensive reach of a top 10 global IT services provider.  Our manufacturing industry consultants bring decades of experience to help our clients navigate the intricacies of delivering the next generation of business outcomes through Industry 4.0 programs, next-generation supply chain solutions, intelligent manufacturing, and innovative digital solutions.  Every day around the world, we help clients explore new ways to respond to market dynamics with flexibility and speed, reduce costs with less risk, and increase productivity to enable growth.  Learn more about how we partner with our manufacturing clients:  https://us.nttdata.com/en/services/consulting-services/manufacturing-consulting

As a Manufacturing Industry Consulting Manager, you will lead functional / process project workstreams focused on engagements related to increasing clients’ operational effectiveness in one or more manufacturing functional areas, through business-focused assessments of strategy, operating models, talent, technology enablement and market dynamics.  

Our primary focus areas:  
- Design (Product engineering) w/ Produce Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, e.g. Team Center
- Build (Manufacturing, Shop Floor, Industry 4.0, Supply Chain/SCM, Planning) with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Resource Planning (ERP), or Warehouse Management (WMS) tools, e.g. S/4HANA
- Sell (Sales, Marketing) – Customer Experience tool experience, e.g. SFDC
- Service (Aftermarket) with tool experience, e.g. S/4
- Administration (Finance & HR) with tool experience, e.g. SAP
- Value Realization, strategic/business case consulting, Lean 6S, continuous process improvement

Responsibilities: 
- Work closely with clients on engagements and lead functional / process / technology workstreams related to assigned functional areas
- Facilitate interviews and client working sessions to understand client processes, functions, technology and business issues
- Develop impactful recommendations through gathering and analyzing information to formulate and test hypotheses 
- Conduct market research based on business-related hypotheses used to derive insights
- Support the development and deployment of client unique solutions to ensure positive business impact and sustainable business results
- Develop successful solutions and/or transformation deployments
- Contribute to business development including scoping, estimating, negotiating for proposals (RFP & SOW), and/or competitive bids
- Support the creation of thought leadership, go to market plans, and contribute to white papers
- Deliver superior customer service and results through focused client and stakeholder relationship management 
- Establish lasting client relationships

Basic Requirements: 
- 8+ years of industry experience in one or more manufacturing areas outlined above (i.e. design, build, sell, or service/support)
- 8+ years of experience with the functional capabilities of enterprise packages (e.g. SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, etc.)
- 8+ years of working with Microsoft Office Product Suite including Teams, Project, and Visio
- Bachelor’s degree 

Preferences: 
- 3+ years Big 4 and/or boutique firm-based industry consulting experience with focus on strategy and business operations with enabling technology
- Manufacturing industry functional operations experience (OpEx/continuous improvement implementation) in factory, warehouse, production, and distribution performance metrics, KPI development, shopfloor TPM/IWS deployment, OEE/MTBF/C/O analytics, and integration of smart factory tools/solutions

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About NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA Services is a global business and IT services provider specializing in digital, cloud and automation across a comprehensive portfolio of consulting, applications, infrastructure and business process services. We are part of the NTT family of companies, a partner to 85 % of the Fortune 100.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $113,000-$207,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.  This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.