Consultant Smart Factory & Operational Excellence

Porsche Consulting; Milano (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International projects

Flexible working arrangements

Travel opportunities (up to 80%)

Job summary

Porsche Consulting is seeking professionals to strengthen our Milan team in Smart Factor & Operational Excellence. You will lead projects on production optimization, industrial digitalization, and Smart Factory development, collaborating with C-level executives to design scalable, sustainable solutions.

Expect travel up to 80% across Italy and abroad. Engineering degrees or MBAs are valued, with 4–6 years in production management in multinational environments. Strong English and Italian required.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or MBA is a strong plus.
• 4–6 years of production management experience in multinational companies.
• Extensive knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies and digitalization.
• Experience in operations strategy and industrial network optimization.
• Experience leading teams and resources.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with entrepreneurial mindset.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; Python is a plus.
• Knowledge of Power BI and Tableau; fluent in Italian and English; German is a plus.
• Willingness to travel (up to 80%).

Responsibilities

• Lead interdisciplinary, international client engagements aligning improvements with strategic goals.
• Analyze and redesign production and logistics processes (value stream mapping, layout optimization).
• Define and implement operations strategies at corporate and plant levels.
• Design and deploy Smart Factory roadmaps (Industry 4.0).
• Integrate digital technologies (IoT, MES, automation, AI, Digital Twin).
• Develop scalable operating models including network design and make-or-buy strategies.
• Support cultural and organizational transformation in operations.

Skills

Engineering degree

Production management

IoT

AI/ML

Big Data

AR/VR

Digital Twin

Operations strategy

Team leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Excel

PowerPoint

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Fluent Italian

English fluency

Education

Engineering degree (Industrial/Mechanical/Automation) or MBA

Tools

MES

Industrial IoT (IIoT)

Industrial software

Job description

At Porsche Consulting, we believe in operational excellence as a strategic lever for the sustainable transformation of businesses. We work side by side with our clients to design and implement innovative solutions that generate real value.

To strengthen our Milan team, we are looking for several professionals to join us in the fields of Smart Factor & Operational Excellence.

Are you ready to turn the challenges of AI and digitalization into future-ready solutions?

Do you want to be a pioneer in delivering innovative projects for our clients?

About Porsche Consulting

Porsche Consulting is an international strategy and management consultancy. We help clients transform ambitious ideas into measurable results by combining strategic excellence with hands‑on implementation. Across industries including Aerospace & Defense, Industrial Goods, Transportation, Consumer Goods and Life Sciences, we create sustainable impact through transformation, innovation and operational excellence.

Your role

You will play a key role in shaping operational strategy and transforming our clients’ production systems. Leading projects in process optimization, industrial digitalization, and Smart Factory development, you will work closely with C-level decision-makers to design tailored, scalable, and sustainable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading interdisciplinary and international teams on client engagements linking operational improvements to the client’s strategic goals and driving change through the implementation of measurable outcomes
• Analyze and redesign production and logistics processes (e.g., value stream mapping, layout optimization, flow design)
• Define and implement operations strategies at both corporate and plant levels
• Design and deploy Smart Factory roadmaps (Industry 4.0)
• Integrate digital technologies (IoT, MES, automation, AI in manufacturing, Digital Twin Technology
• Development of scalable and resilient operating models — including production network design, make-or-buy strategies, and industrial footprint optimization
• Support cultural and organizational transformation in operations

This role requires full availability to travel (up to 80% of your working time will be spent at client sites in Italy and abroad (EU and extra EU).

Your profile

• You hold a degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Automation, or related fields) or an equivalent qualification. An MBA is considered a strong plus
• You have 4-6 years of experience in production management within multinational companies, preferably in the industrial goods or consumer goods sectors
• Extensive experience in optimising production processes, combined with knowledge and hands‑on experience in key enabling technologies: Industrial Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Big Data & Analytics, Augmented and Virtual Reality, Digital Twin Technology
• Experience in operations strategy and industrial network optimisation
• You have direct experience in managing teams and resources
• You possess excellent presentation and communication skills
• You demonstrate strategic thinking, an entrepreneurial mindset, and enthusiasm for driving change
• Excellent command of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, knowledge of Python is considered a plus
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• You are fluent in both Italian and English. Knowledge of German is a plus
• You are eager to travel and embrace new challenges

Compensation & Benefits

At Porsche Consulting, we believe in recognizing talent and rewarding contribution. Compensation is aligned with local market conditions and therefore varies by location.

Our total rewards package includes a competitive fixed salary, performance-based incentives, and a broad range of benefits that support professional growth and personal well‑being. And by the way, do you want to drive a Porsche?

In accordance with applicable Italian pay transparency requirements, the annual gross base salary for this role in Italy starts at € 44,000. The final fixed salary will be determined based on objective, role‑related criteria, including relevant experience, qualifications, demonstrated skills, and overall fit for the role.

Our goal is to maintain an evolving compensation model that recognizes and rewards long‑term contribution and impact, while continuously adapting to the changing needs of our employees.

What You Will Find

• High‑impact international projects with global industry leaders and direct exposure to C-level executives
• The opportunity to work side by side with senior decision‑makers to design and implement transformations that deliver measurable results
• The opportunity to grow, broaden your skill set, and challenge yourself across different topics and industries
• A dynamic and international environment where creativity, entrepreneurship, teamwork, and ownership are valued
• Access to proven methodologies and innovative technologies
• Continuous learning opportunities and structured career development
• A culture built on trust, responsibility, and collaboration
• Flexible working arrangements that support sustainable performance and well‑being
• The opportunity to create tangible impact for clients while accelerating your own professional growth