Industrial AI Lead Consultant (Industry 4.0, IIoT, Smart Manufacturing, Automation, AI/ML)

Consulting Point; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting organization seeks an accomplished Industrial AI Lead Consultant to drive transformation in major global enterprises through innovative AI and data strategies. This pivotal role requires a blend of technical excellence and industry insight to enhance operational efficiency and foster innovation in smart manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading data and AI initiatives in industrial or engineering domains.
• Deep understanding of the data value chain, cloud data architectures, and AI/ML technologies.
• Experience designing and embedding organisational models for AI and data at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead Industrial AI Transformations by delivering AI and data strategies.
• Assess Data Maturity and develop strategic roadmaps.
• Advise senior stakeholders on leveraging AI for operational efficiencies.

Skills

Data and AI initiatives

Stakeholder management

Cloud data architectures

Job description

Industrial AI Lead Consultant (Industry 4.0, IIoT, Smart Manufacturing, Automation, AI/ML)

Industrial AI Lead Consultant (Industry 4.0, IIoT, Smart Manufacturing, Automation, AI/ML)

This range is provided by Consulting Point. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Consulting Point is working with a prestigious consulting organisation to recruit an accomplished Industrial AI Lead Consultant to join a rapidly expanding Digital Manufacturing practice. This is a rare opportunity to help major global enterprises transform how they design, operate, and optimise their industrial processes through cutting-edge AI and data strategies.

This role is ideal for a forward-thinking leader who combines deep industrial domain knowledge with technical excellence in data, AI, and automation. You will shape and lead high-impact transformation projects for clients across sectors such as manufacturing (aerospace, defence, automotive, life sciences, and FMCG) —driving operational efficiency, business agility, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Industrial AI Transformations: Shape and deliver end-to-end AI and data strategies across digital engineering and manufacturing environments.
• Assess Data Maturity: Conduct capability assessments and develop bespoke roadmaps that align data maturity with strategic outcomes and Industry 4.0 imperatives.
• Advise at Executive Level: Provide guidance to senior stakeholders on leveraging AI to enable smarter operations and embed a data-first culture.
• Drive Innovation and Growth: Develop go-to-market strategies, thought leadership, and new service offerings to meet evolving industry demands.
• Scale Technical Delivery: Architect robust AI/ML solutions using cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), integrating platforms such as Palantir, Cognite, or C3 AI.
• Enable Organisational Excellence: Design data-centric teams and governance structures to support sustainable AI adoption.
• Advance IIoT Integration: Lead initiatives that harness Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies to connect devices, automate processes, and unlock real-time data insights across operations.

Your Profile:

• Proven experience leading data and AI initiatives in industrial or engineering domains.
• Deep understanding of the data value chain, cloud data architectures, and AI/ML technologies.
• Strong capability in managing stakeholders, from technical teams to the C-suite.
• Commercial acumen with experience supporting sales efforts and responding to RFPs.
• Experience designing and embedding organisational models for AI and data at scale.

This is a unique chance to join a high-performing team where you will help shape the future of smart manufacturing and industrial AI.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Consulting

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Manufacturing

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