Director - AI Practice Lead

City: New Jersey, Houston, Mountain View

Posting Start Date: 6/15/26

Role Overview
Wipro is seeking an experienced Industry 4.0 Consulting Leader to drive integrated digital transformation programs across manufacturing clients. This role will lead strategy consulting, solutioning, and large-scale execution across PLM-led Digital Thread & Product Lifecycle transformation, Connected Enterprise (OT + IoT), and Industrial AI / Data-driven smart manufacturing. The leader will combine domain depth, consulting, and technology expertise to deliver measurable outcomes such as productivity improvement, cost optimisation, and accelerated innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Client Advisory & Transformation Leadership

Engage CXOs (COO, CIO, CTO, Chief Digital/Engineering leaders) to define Industry 4.0 vision and roadmap

Lead digital maturity assessments and value discovery workshops

Shape enterprise-wide transformation programs spanning shopfloor to enterprise systems

Build ROI-led business cases and investment strategies

Integrated Solutioning (Industry DOT + PLM + AI)

Define end-to-end architecture and digital thread, integrating: PLM to ERP to Manufacturing to Aftermarket lifecycle

Integrate Disconnected OT systems to Connected Enterprise (IoT / Edge / MES)

Integrate Data platforms to Industrial AI / GenAI enablement

Design solutions across: Smart factory, predictive maintenance, quality analytics

Digital twins, asset intelligence, engineering transformation

Ensure IT/OT convergence and interoperability

Practice Development & Go-To-Market

Shape and position Wipro’s Industry 4.0 integrated offerings across global clients

Support deal shaping, proposals, and large transformation pursuits

Build reusable assets, accelerators, and consulting frameworks

Strengthen partnerships with OEMs, ISVs, hyperscalers, and ecosystem partners

Work closely with ISVs to define and architect next generation Interoperability solutions

Leadership & Capability Building

Build and mentor high-performing consulting and delivery teams

Drive consulting-led selling and solution convergence across practices including product development initiatives along with ISVs’

Establish governance models, KPIs, and transformation tracking

Foster innovation and Industrial AI adoption across engagements

Domain Expertise

Deep understanding of manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain processes

Strong experience in PLM/digital manufacturing / Industry 4.0 use cases

Technology Expertise

OT & IoT: SCADA, PLC, Edge, Industrial IoT platforms

Enterprise systems: PLM, MES, ERP (SAP/Oracle)

Digital technologies: Cloud (Azure/AWS), Data platforms, AI/ML, Digital Twin

Strong grounding in IT/OT convergence and smart factory architectures

Consulting & Leadership

Strategic thinking and structured problem solving

Executive stakeholder management (CXO engagement)

Business case and value articulation

Program, portfolio, and change management

Experience & Qualifications

15-20+ years in Industry 4.0 / Digital Manufacturing / Engineering Consulting

Proven experience leading large, multi-country transformation programs

Experience across PLM, IoT/OT, and AI convergence initiatives

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Engineering; MBA preferred

Preferred Location: NJ, US

Success Metrics

Growth in I4.0 consulting revenue and large deal wins

Measurable client outcomes (efficiency, cost, quality, innovation speed)

Adoption of Industry DOT / PLM-led digital thread / Industrial AI solutions

Client satisfaction and strategic account growth

Team capability building and leadership impact

The expected compensation for this role ranges from $190,000.00 to $265,000.00.

Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.

Wipro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applications from veterans and people with disabilities are explicitly welcome.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, gender, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, political orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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