Senior Client Partner - Manufacturing/CPG

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.

 

By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses.

 

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Within Endava’s Manufacturing/CPG segment, we leverage extensive expertise in digital transformation, data, AI, and large-scale platform technologies. By combining these core capabilities with deep industry knowledge and strong client relationships, we are seeking a best-in-class Client Partner to drive strategic growth on a global scale.

This role is ideal for a strategic leader with deep expertise and established relationships across the manufacturing/CPG landscape, including areas such as connected mobility, supply chain, commerce platforms, customer experience, and data-driven transformation.

What You’ll Do

• Act as a strategic trusted advisor to global clients to shape digital transformation and growth strategies rooted in data, AI, and platform innovation.
• Analyze and interpret manufacturing/CPG market trends, competitive landscapes, emerging technologies (including AI, connected ecosystems, supply chain digitization, and commerce platforms), and evolving business models — bringing key insights back to clients to enhance strategic decision-making.
• Lead senior-level conversations around technology adoption, customer personalization, data strategies, supply chain optimization, and digital platforms — instilling confidence and credibility across client stakeholders.
• Leverage Endava’s data and intelligence capabilities to deliver clear, actionable strategic recommendations that drive client impact and competitive differentiation.
• Drive opportunities around connected vehicle ecosystems, predictive maintenance, demand forecasting, personalization, AI-driven insights, and next-generation digital commerce and supply chain platforms.
• Partner closely with internal delivery, technology, and product teams to ensure seamless execution and delivery of strategic initiatives.

What You Bring

• Deep expertise and established network across the manufacturing/CPG landscape, including connected supply chain platforms, customer experience, and data-driven ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of industry dynamics in manufacturing/CPG, with the ability to translate market trends into actionable client value.
• Demonstrated ability to connect business strategy with technology solutions, including AI, data platforms, digital commerce ecosystems, and intelligent supply chain capabilities.
• Excellent executive presence with the ability to lead high-impact, strategic client engagements across C-suite and senior stakeholders.

Why This Matters

The automotive industry undergoing rapid transformation — with organizations across OEMs, seeking leaders who can bridge strategic insight, technology innovation, and commercial outcomes. Roles today span from data, AI, and digital commerce to supply chain transformation and connected ecosystems that enhance efficiency, personalization, and customer experience.

At Endava, we believe success is driven by delivering measurable outcomes — not just ideas. One of the biggest factors in accelerating business performance is strong leadership. This role empowers you to lead at the intersection of technology, strategy, and industry transformation, driving innovation and growth across global automotive clients.

• 10+ years of deep expertise and a well-established, existing network of contacts and/or prior clients across manufacturing/CPG (OEMs, suppliers, mobility providers).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing/CPG industry dynamics, including key technology trends such as connected vehicles, digital commerce, supply chain digitization, and customer experience transformation.
• Proven ability to align business strategy with technology solutions, including AI, data platforms, digital commerce ecosystems, and intelligent supply chain capabilities.
• Extensive experience in client management within IT services or technology consulting, including ownership of complex, high-value accounts.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing client strategies that deliver sustained growth, including a track record of achieving 20%+ revenue growth across a portfolio.
• Strong commercial acumen with hands-on experience managing account P&L, forecasting, financial targets, and risk.
• Executive-level presence with the ability to lead high-impact, strategic engagements across C-suite and senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and relationship management skills, with a collaborative and influential style.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas to senior audiences.
• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making abilities, particularly in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Experience driving organizational transformation and change across cross-functional teams and multiple levels of an organization.
• Strong project and priority management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with emerging industry and technology trends.

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;   
• Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
• Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.

Additional Employee Requirements  

• Participation in both internal meetings and external meetings via video calls, as necessary. 
• Ability to go into corporate or client offices to work onsite, as necessary. 
• Prolonged periods of remaining stationary at a desk and working on a computer, as necessary. 
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead, as necessary. 
• Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment, as necessary. 
• Vision abilities including close vision, toleration of fluorescent lighting, and adjusting focus, as necessary. 
• For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance, ability to lift 25 lbs, as necessary. 
• For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance, a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required, as driving is an essential job function.

*If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees requiring accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, absent undue hardship.   

USA Benefits (Full time roles only, does not apply to contractor positions)

• Robust healthcare and benefits including Medical, Dental, vision, Disability coverage, and various other benefit options  
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Transit, and Dependent Care)  
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverages  
• Health Savings account paired with our low-cost High Deductible Medical Plan  
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement plan with employer match with immediately vest   

At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.