Industrial AI Lead Consultant (Industry 4.0, IIoT, Smart Manufacturing, Automation, AI/ML)

Consulting Point is working with a prestigious consulting organisation to recruit an accomplished Industrial AI Lead Consultant to join a rapidly expanding Digital Manufacturing practice. This is a rare opportunity to help major global enterprises transform how they design, operate, and optimise their industrial processes through cutting-edge AI and data strategies.

This role is ideal for a forward-thinking leader who combines deep industrial domain knowledge with technical excellence in data, AI, and automation. You will shape and lead high-impact transformation projects for clients across sectors such as manufacturing (aerospace, defence, automotive, life sciences, and FMCG) —driving operational efficiency, business agility, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Industrial AI Transformations: Shape and deliver end-to-end AI and data strategies across digital engineering and manufacturing environments.
• Assess Data Maturity: Conduct capability assessments and develop bespoke roadmaps that align data maturity with strategic outcomes and Industry 4.0 imperatives.
• Advise at Executive Level: Provide guidance to senior stakeholders on leveraging AI to enable smarter operations and embed a data-first culture.
• Drive Innovation and Growth: Develop go-to-market strategies, thought leadership, and new service offerings to meet evolving industry demands.
• Scale Technical Delivery: Architect robust AI/ML solutions using cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), integrating platforms such as Palantir, Cognite, or C3 AI.
• Enable Organisational Excellence: Design data-centric teams and governance structures to support sustainable AI adoption.
• Advance IIoT Integration: Lead initiatives that harness Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies to connect devices, automate processes, and unlock real-time data insights across operations.

Your Profile:

• Proven experience leading data and AI initiatives in industrial or engineering domains.
• Deep understanding of the data value chain, cloud data architectures, and AI/ML technologies.
• Strong capability in managing stakeholders, from technical teams to the C-suite.
• Commercial acumen with experience supporting sales efforts and responding to RFPs.
• Experience designing and embedding organisational models for AI and data at scale.

This is a unique chance to join a high-performing team where you will help shape the future of smart manufacturing and industrial AI.