Practice director - MES

Job Description

Role: MES Practice Director (Smart Manufacturing & OT Transformation)

Location: Bengaluru

Role Overview

The MES Practice Director will build, scale, and lead the Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and OT Transformation practice, driving end-to-end smart manufacturing transformation across global clients.

This role combines domain expertise in MES/MOM, practice leadership, and business growth ownership, delivering measurable outcomes in productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities͏

1. Practice Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute the MES/MOM practice vision, strategy, and roadmap


• Build integrated offerings across:




• MES platforms (e.g., Siemens Opcenter, SAP DMC, Critical Manufacturing)


• IT–OT integration, SCADA, Historian, Unified Namespace




• Establish and scale a Centre of Excellence (CoE) with reusable assets, accelerators, and frameworks


• Drive standardisation and modernisation of legacy MES and shopfloor systems

2. Client Advisory & Transformation Leadership

• Act as trusted advisor to CXOs (COO, CIO, CTO) and plant leadership


• Lead:




• Digital manufacturing strategy and roadmap definition


• MES maturity assessments and transformation programmes




• Drive multi-site MES rollout, harmonisation, and global standardisation


• Align MES within end-to-end digital thread (PLM → ERP → Manufacturing → Aftermarket)

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3. Solutioning & Architecture Leadership

• Own end-to-end solution architecture for:




• MES implementation and modernisation


• ERP–MES–OT integrations


• SCADA & historian transformations




• Design scalable architectures integrating:




• Industrial IoT / Edge


• Data platforms and analytics




• Ensure IT–OT convergence and interoperability

4. Program Delivery & Execution

• Lead large-scale MES programmes across industries (discrete/process)


• Oversee full lifecycle:




• Consult → Design → Implement → Deploy → Rollout → Support




• Ensure:




• Delivery excellence (quality, timelines, outcomes)


• Adoption through change management and training




• Drive governance across global and distributed delivery teams

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5. Pre-Sales, GTM & Revenue Growth

• Own deal shaping, solutioning, and pursuit strategy


• Build compelling:
  
  
  
  • Proposals
  
  
  • Business cases
  
  
  • ROI-led transformation narratives
  
  
  
  


• Partner with hyperscalers and MES ISVs to strengthen ecosystem


• Drive pipeline growth and large transformation deal wins

6. Practice & Capability Building

• Build and mentor high-performing MES consulting, architecture, and delivery teams


• Develop:
  
  
  
  • Reusable accelerators
  
  
  • Industry-specific solution templates
  
  
  
  


• Strengthen partner ecosystem (Siemens, SAP, Rockwell, AVEVA, etc.)


• Define skills roadmap and drive talent development

͏Experience Requirements

• 20+ years in manufacturing / Industry 4.0 with strong MES experience


• 5+ years in practice leadership / portfolio management roles


• Proven track record of:




• Driving large MES transformations


• Building and scaling practices


• Delivering measurable business outcomes