Industry: IT
Location: New York, NY
Salary: 100-130K
Visa Sponsor: No
Language: English: Business Level, Japanese: Business Level
Detail: DX Senior Consultant - Industry Solution (Manufacturing)
This position is responsible for leading and delivering digital transformation (DX) initiatives for Japanese manufacturing clients in the U.S. and Mexico. The Consultant will identify client challenges, propose digital solutions, lead project execution, and build long-term, trusted advisory relationships with client executives. This is a client-facing role requiring strong bilingual/multilingual communication and deep knowledge of both manufacturing and IT.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and propose DX strategies and implementation projects tailored to Japanese manufacturing clients in North and Central America.
• Act as Project Manager, responsible for end-to-end delivery of DX solutions including MES, CMMS, and other manufacturing systems.
• Develop and propose tailored IT solutions and partnerships suited to Japanese manufacturers' needs and operations.
• Act as an Account Manager and Trusted Advisor for key clients, cultivating executive-level relationships and identifying growth opportunities.
• Lead business development efforts to expand accounts and uncover new project opportunities.
• Contribute to the company’s growth by delivering high-quality consulting and identifying scalable solutions for the manufacturing sector.
Skills & Qualifications
• Strong ability in:
o Analyzing client needs and business processes
o Structuring and communicating solutions effectively
o Managing stakeholders across business and technical teams
• Comfortable working in multilingual environments; must be capable of operating independently in English
• Excellent team collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of Japanese manufacturing culture and operations
• Japanese or Spanish: Business-level proficiency in at least one (required) This role requires direct communication with Japanese manufacturers in the U.S. and Mexico. Projects involve multilingual stakeholders including Japanese expats and local teams. Language skills are essential for accurate coordination and trust building.
Experience
• 10+ years of experience in IT planning, consulting, or digital transformation within the manufacturing sector (experience in a consulting firm or manufacturing IT department is preferred)
• Experience in MES, CMMS, PLM, and other core manufacturing systems such as ERP, SCM, and QMS is highly valued.
• Experience in delivering multiple IT or transformation projects, ideally in a cross-functional or multicultural environment
• Experience contributing to the development of consulting methodologies or service offerings
• Experience with change management in multinational or multi-departmental contexts
• Familiarity with concepts in enterprise architecture, cloud, AI, data, or automation
• Awareness of emerging trends in smart manufacturing, DX, or operational technologies
Certifications
• Project Management Professional certification preferred
In Our Offices
Our core business hours are 9 - 5:30 with one hour unpaid lunch in between. Actual working hours may be slightly different, depending business needs.
This position require in-person office attendance 2 days per week. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Policies
This company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic characteristics, age, disability, marital status, status as a covered veteran, or any other characteristics protected by federal and applicable state and local laws. We will also make all reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended and state disability laws. This policy applies to all applicants for employment, and all employees.
Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to qualification, work experience, training, education, and skill level. The above hiring range represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
