Job Description
Job Title:  Director - AI Practice Lead
City:  New Jersey, Houston, Mountain View
State/Province:  Alaska, California, New Jersey
Posting Start Date:  6/15/26

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com. 
Job Description: 

Job Description

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)
•    Industrial AI / Data-driven smart manufacturing
The leader will combine domain depth + consulting + technology expertise to deliver measurable outcomes such as productivity improvement, cost optimisation, and accelerated innovation.
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Key Responsibilities
1. 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
2. Integrated Solutioning (Industry DOT + PLM + AI)
•    Define end-to-end architecture and digital thread, integrating: 
o    PLM → ERP → Manufacturing → Aftermarket lifecycle
o    Disconnected OT systems → Connected Enterprise (IoT / Edge / MES)
o    Data platforms → Industrial AI / GenAI enablement
•    Design solutions across: 
o    Smart factory, predictive maintenance, quality analytics
o    Digital twins, asset intelligence, engineering transformation
•    Ensure IT/OT convergence and interoperability
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3. Practice Development & Go-To-Market
•    Shape and position Wipro’s Industry 4.0 integrated offerings (Industry DOT + PLM + AI) 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
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4. 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
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Skills & Competencies
Domain Expertise
•    Deep understanding of manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain processes
•    Strong experience in PLM/digital manufacturing / Industry 4.0 use cases
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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 
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Consulting & Leadership
•    Strategic thinking and structured problem solving
•    Executive stakeholder management (CXO engagement)
•    Business case and value articulation
•    Program, portfolio, and change management 
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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

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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

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

Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro’s standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.

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.

Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.
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