Director, Lenovo Smart Manufacturing Solutions Consultant

Lenovo; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a dynamic Director for Smart Manufacturing Solutions to lead innovative strategies using AI to optimize factory performance. This role involves developing and delivering scalable solutions tailored to manufacturing clients, building trusted partnerships, and staying ahead of industry trends. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in solution architecture coupled with excellent communication skills and at least 7–10 years of relevant experience in smart manufacturing environments. The position is based in Singapore.

Benefits

Global scope of work

Opportunities for innovation and impact

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in solution architecture or design with manufacturing clients.
• Experience in delivering IT or digital transformation solutions in smart manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of smart manufacturing technologies like automation and AI/ML.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution strategy, design, and technical engagement for smart manufacturing clients.
• Build strategic partnerships and translate customer needs into impactful solutions.
• Serve as a senior technical authority throughout the solution lifecycle.

Skills

Solution architecture

AI/ML

Cyber-physical systems

Cloud computing

Factory automation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

IIoT platforms

MES/MOM

Digital twins

Job description

Director, Lenovo Smart Manufacturing Solutions Consultant

Overview

We’re seeking a dynamic, visionary Director, Lenovo Smart Manufacturing Solutions Consultant to lead solution strategy, design, and technical engagement for our smart manufacturing clients. This leader will evangelize, architect transformative, next‑generation solutions by using AI that optimize factory performance, enable intelligent operations, and accelerate digital industrial innovation. You will work directly with customers and cross‑functional teams to deliver advanced, scalable solutions using Lenovo and partner solutions spanning smart factory systems, industrial IoT, automation, AI/ML, connected workforce, sustainability intelligence, and digital twins.

Client Engagement

• Build trusted, strategic partnerships with smart manufacturing customers by deeply understanding their operational challenges, modernization goals, and technology aspirations.
• Translate customer needs into high‑impact solutions that elevate productivity, quality, safety, and operational agility.
• Lead the end‑to‑end design of smart manufacturing solutions—including IIoT architectures, predictive maintenance, MES/MOM modernization, digital twins, connected worker platforms, factory analytics, and autonomous operations capabilities.
• Define solution architectures, integration models, and deployment patterns aligned with industry best practices and customer outcomes.

Proposal Development & Solution Storytelling

• Partner with sales and business teams to develop compelling proposals, value frameworks, solution descriptions, architecture diagrams, pricing, and delivery plans.
• Present solution strategies to executive stakeholders with confidence and clarity, connecting technology to measurable business results.

Technical Leadership

• Serve as the senior technical authority across the solution lifecycle—from ideation and PoCs through deployment, scaling, and ongoing optimization.
• Coach and mentor architects and technical teams across the smart manufacturing portfolio.

Technology Evaluation & Innovation

• Stay ahead of trends in Industry cyber‑physical systems, AI‑driven automation, robotics, edge computing, and sustainability analytics.
• Recommend new tools, platforms, and reference architectures that enhance and differentiate smart manufacturing offerings.

Client Success & Ongoing Support

• Guide customers as they adopt, expand, and continuously evolve their smart manufacturing capabilities.
• Act as a long‑term strategic advisor for technology modernization and digital industrial transformation.

Compliance, Security & Industry Standards

• Ensure solution designs align with smart manufacturing frameworks, safety protocols, ISA‑95/ISA‑88, cybersecurity standards, and regulatory requirements.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with sales, delivery, engineering, product teams, and ecosystem partners to ensure solutions are executable, scalable, and aligned with client needs.
• Contribute to the development of advanced offerings and roadmaps for the smart manufacturing portfolio.

Location: Global Scope, near airport and/or major Lenovo Corporate office.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience delivering IT or digital transformation solutions in smart manufacturing environments, including discrete or process industries.
• Deep understanding of smart manufacturing technologies such as MES/MOM, IIoT platforms, edge computing, factory automation, robotics, AI/ML for quality and maintenance, digital twins, and cyber‑physical systems.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in solution architecture or solution design with significant exposure to manufacturing clients.
• Strong expertise in cloud, data, AI/ML, IoT/IIoT, integration patterns, and modern factory technology ecosystems.
• Outstanding communication and executive storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, capable of designing innovative and scalable solutions.
• Experience with agile methodologies and cross‑functional project leadership.
• Ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple concurrent engagements.

Additional Locations: Singapore