Smart Manufacturing And Industry Lead

Ntt Data; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 120 000 - 180 000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology services company located in Gauteng, South Africa, is looking for a Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 Solutions Subject Matter Expert. The ideal candidate should have a robust background in manufacturing with over 15 years of experience, alongside a strong focus on digital transformation in Smart Manufacturing. Responsibilities include leading business development and engaging with key stakeholders. This role supports a hybrid workplace model and encourages applicants to apply today.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of total experience, with 5+ years in digital transformation.
• Strong experience in the manufacturing industry, including IoT.
• Ability to drive strategic conversations with business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development and presales efforts in manufacturing.
• Engage with sales teams to promote business development.
• Define industry focus areas and solutions aligned with client needs.

Skills

Business Development

Strategic Execution

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Technology Understanding

Job description

Job Description

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society.

Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 Solutions Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the manufacturing industry, with at least 15 years of total experience and 5+ years of experience in enabling digital transformation in Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 areas.

This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication, interpersonal, and business development skills.

What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities

• Proactive Business Development: Lead business development, presales, and solutioning efforts on industry domain topics in manufacturing.
• Sales and Account Engagement: Regularly engage with sales and account teams to promote business development.
• Industry Focus Areas: Define and develop industry focus areas, offerings, and solutions for manufacturing in alignment with strategic account needs and industry trends.
• Technology and Consulting Collaboration: Work actively with technology and consulting practices to create industry-specific offerings and solutions.
• Industry Ecosystem: Establish an industry ecosystem in partnership with ISVs, hyperscalers, and other technology and service partners.
• Analyst and Advisor Engagement: Lead industry analyst and advisor engagement and support marketing initiatives on industry topics.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: At least 15 years of total experience, with 5+ years in digital transformation in Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0.
• Manufacturing Expertise: Strong experience in the manufacturing industry, including IoT and Big Data Analytics.
• Industry Trends: Well-versed in prevailing trends in manufacturing.
• Strategic Development: Experience in defining industry focus areas, creating industry offerings, and go-to-market (GTM) solutions in manufacturing.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, research, and analytical skills.
• Business Development: Proven success in presales, solutioning, and consultative business development.
• Proactive and Self-Starter: Ability to multi-task and drive strategic conversations with business stakeholders and C-level executives.
• Technology Understanding: Strong understanding of technology and its applications to solve industry and lines of business transformation.
• Strategic Execution: Ability to devise and execute upon a strategy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership: Demonstrated success in winning large transformation deals in industry domain areas.
• Innovation: Ability to drive innovation and strategic conversations with key stakeholders.
• Workplace type: Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services.

We serve 75% of the Fortune Global and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success.

We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future.

As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies.

Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity.

We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world.

NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity.

We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment.

We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us.

Apply today.