Wipro

DIRECTOR - ENGINEERING (Industry 4.0)

Wipro$190K — $265K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in consulting or leadership roles focused on Industry 4.0
  • Expertise in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and connected enterprise solutions
  • Strong understanding of Industrial AI and data-driven manufacturing methods
  • Experience in client engagement at the CXO level
  • Proven ability to lead large-scale transformation initiatives
  • Background in building business cases and ROI strategies
  • Ability to mentor and build high-performing teams

Responsibilities

  • Engage with CXOs to define and strategize Industry 4.0 initiatives
  • Lead digital maturity assessments and value discovery workshops with clients
  • Design comprehensive enterprise-wide digital transformation programs
  • Develop end-to-end architecture combining PLM, ERP, and AI solutions
  • Create innovative solutions for smart factories, predictive maintenance, and digital twins
  • Shape market strategies for Industry 4.0 offerings aligning with client needs
  • Build and mentor high-performance teams for consulting and delivery

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
  • Disability insurance coverage
  • Paid time off inclusive of sick leave
  • Additional paid and unpaid leave options
Full Job Description
Job Title: DIRECTOR - ENGINEERING (Industry 4.0)

City: Houston, Mountain View, New Jersey

State/Province: Alaska, California, New Jersey

Posting Start Date: 8/20/26

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.

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

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

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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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.

About Wipro

Wipro Limited is an Indian multinational corporation that provides information technology, consulting and business process services. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Bengaluru, India. Wipro has operations in over 50 countries and employs over 191,000 people. The company's primary business is in the information technology sector, and it provides services such as application development and maintenance, digital strategy consulting, and data analytics.
Learn more about Wipro
Size
240,000 employees
Market Cap
$25.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$101.4 billion
Founded
1945
5 Year Trend
+7.5%
Revenue
$614 billion
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