Senior Manager - Digital Manufacturing & Operations

Accenture; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in Amsterdam seeks a Senior Manager to lead Enterprise-Scale Digital Operations Transformations across manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain. You will define a digital operations vision, roadmaps, and deliver solutions that boost productivity, agility, quality, resilience, and sustainability.

You will mentor diverse teams and partner with executive leadership to shape transformational portfolios and drive measurable business value through Industrial AI, MES modernization,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, industrial operations, or management consulting.
• Proven leadership of large-scale transformation programs within industrial environments.
• Experience delivering digital manufacturing, operations excellence, or Industry 4.0 initiatives at scale.
• Strong client-facing consulting experience with executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-scale digital operations transformations across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and operations.
• Define digital operations vision, roadmaps, and deliver solutions to improve productivity, agility, quality, resilience, and sustainability.
• Build and lead multidisciplinary teams of consultants, engineers, data specialists, and client stakeholders.
• Grow the business through business development, thought leadership, and innovation initiatives.

Skills

Executive presence

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Influencing

Ambiguity management

Coaching

Education

Master's degree or above in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration, Data Science, or related field

MBA

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

PMP

CSCP

Tools

MES

Industrial Data Platforms

IoT Platforms

Robotics & Automation

AI / ML

Digital Twins

Cloud-enabled Operations

Advanced Analytics

Job description

Shape the Future of Intelligent Operations

Are you passionate about transforming manufacturing and supply chain operations through technology, data, and AI? Do you have a proven track record leading large-scale operational transformations and helping organizations unlock new levels of performance?

At Accenture, we help the world's leading industrial companies reinvent how they design, make, move, and service products. As a Senior Manager within Digital Manufacturing & Operations, you will work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and operations to create smarter, more connected, and increasingly autonomous enterprises.

From AI-enabled factories and digital twins to connected supply networks and autonomous operations, you will help clients reimagine what's possible and turn vision into measurable business value.

About Accenture

At Accenture, our purpose is to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, we help organizations continuously reinvent themselves, creating sustainable value for clients, employees, shareholders, partners, and communities.

We believe innovation thrives when diverse perspectives come together. That's why we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their ideas, grow their careers, and make a meaningful impact.

Join us at the heart of change.

What You'll Do

Lead Enterprise-Scale Digital Operations Transformations

Drive complex transformation programs across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and operations. You will help clients define their digital operations vision, develop transformation roadmaps, and deliver solutions that improve productivity, agility, quality, resilience, and sustainability.

Key initiatives may include:

• Smart factory transformations
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) modernization
• Connected worker solutions
• Intelligent automation and robotics
• Predictive and prescriptive operations
• Digital twin deployment
• Operational AI at scale

Accelerate AI-Powered Manufacturing

Help clients harness the power of Generative AI and Agentic AI to transform industrial operations. From intelligent production planning and autonomous decision support to AI-enabled maintenance and quality management, you will identify opportunities where emerging technologies can create competitive advantage and measurable business outcomes.

Advise Senior Executives

Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite leaders, operational executives, and plant leadership teams. You will help shape strategic priorities, define investment cases, and build transformation portfolios aligned with business objectives.

Whether the challenge is improving asset performance, increasing supply chain resilience, accelerating sustainability goals, or scaling innovation globally, you will help clients navigate complex decisions with confidence.

Build and Lead High-Performing Teams

Lead multidisciplinary teams of consultants, engineers, data specialists, architects, and client stakeholders. You will coach emerging leaders, foster a culture of excellence, and ensure successful delivery of high-impact programs.

You will also champion innovative ways of working and help develop the next generation of Accenture Industrial and Operations leaders.

Grow the Business

Contribute to practice growth through business development, thought leadership, and innovation initiatives. You will identify new opportunities, strengthen executive relationships, and help shape offerings focused on the future of manufacturing and operations.

Areas of focus may include:

• Autonomous Operations
• Industrial AI
• Factory of the Future
• Sustainable Operations
• Intelligent Supply Networks
• Connected Asset Management
• Digital Engineering and Manufacturing Platforms

What We're Looking For

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, industrial operations, or management consulting
• Proven leadership of large-scale transformation programs within industrial environments
• Experience delivering digital manufacturing, operations excellence, or Industry 4.0 initiatives at scale
• Strong client-facing consulting experience with executive stakeholders

Industry Expertise

Experience in one or more industries including:

• Consumer Goods
• Life Sciences
• Chemicals
• Automotive
• Industrial Equipment
• Aerospace & Defense
• Energy & Utilities

Digital & Technology Capabilities

Strong understanding of:

• Smart Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Industrial Data Platforms
• IoT and Connected Assets
• Robotics and Automation
• AI / Machine Learning
• Digital Twins
• Cloud-enabled Operations
• Advanced Analytics
• Operational Technology (OT) and IT convergence

Experience with Generative AI and Agentic AI use cases in industrial environments is highly desirable.

Leadership

You bring:

• Executive presence and strategic thinking
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills
• Strong communication and influencing capabilities
• A collaborative and inclusive leadership style
• The ability to navigate ambiguity and drive change across complex organizations
• A passion for coaching and developing talent

Education

• Master's degree or above in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration, Data Science, or a related field
• MBA or relevant industry certifications are advantageous
• Certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, CSCP, or equivalent are valued

Why Join Us

Work on Industry-Defining Challenges

Help global organizations transform critical operations and address some of today's most important industrial challenges, including resilience, sustainability, workforce transformation, and AI adoption.

Operate at the Forefront of Innovation

Collaborate with leading technology partners and leverage Accenture's global innovation ecosystem to bring emerging technologies into real-world industrial environments.

Accelerate Your Career

Benefit from continuous learning, industry-leading certifications, and mentorship from some of the brightest minds in operations, technology, and consulting.

Thrive in an Inclusive Culture

Join a diverse community of innovators, engineers, strategists, data scientists, and industry experts united by a shared ambition to reinvent how the world works and lives.