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Avanade

Digital transformation, cloud, and IT consulting.

Manufacturing Transformation Advisory Manager

Operations & Supply Chain ConsultingUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least approximately 10 years of experience in one of the following: consulting for manufacturing businesses in business reform, DX strategy, IT planning, operations reform, or digital transformation projects; or practical manufacturing experience in production management, manufacturing execution systems, quality management, equipment maintenance, supply chain management, product development and design, DX promotion, or information systems planning.
  • Experience in project management or project management office work.
  • Experience handling upstream work from organizing client challenges through developing concepts.
  • Experience negotiating with executives and department heads and managing stakeholders.
  • Ability to prepare Japanese business documents, including proposals and reports.
  • Ability to present and facilitate in Japanese.
  • Business-level or higher Japanese proficiency.
  • Ability to prepare materials using PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and structure management and business challenges, conduct current-state analysis, develop future-state concepts, and create digital transformation and digital strategies, KPIs, ROI evaluations, and medium- to long-term roadmaps for manufacturing clients.
  • Develop business-reform concepts and support implementation across product development and design, production planning and manufacturing execution, quality management, equipment maintenance, supply chain management, and after-sales service.
  • Plan business transformation using data and AI, develop future operating models and digital strategies, define KPIs and evaluate ROI, support execution planning including proof-of-concepts, and use emerging technologies to improve operations and create value.
  • Lead discussions and consensus-building with executives; facilitate workshops with business units, factories, and information systems departments; coordinate with partners and vendors; and support project delivery and project management office activities.
  • Lead customer proposals, prepare and present proposals, plan solutions and develop offerings, analyze market trends and create new opportunities, and share information at seminars and events.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience promoting digital transformation in manufacturing.
  • Experience with data utilization or AI projects.
  • Business or systems knowledge of product lifecycle management, manufacturing execution systems, supply chain management, or enterprise resource planning.
  • Experience in Industry X.
  • Experience applying advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things or digital twins.
  • Proposal or presales experience.
  • Experience working on global projects.
  • Ability to communicate in English.
  • Knowledge of SAP, Dynamics 365, or Azure.

About the Company

Avanade

Digital transformation, cloud, and IT consulting.

Avanade helps large organizations move to digital operations using Microsoft-based solutions. It combines consulting, implementation, and managed services to deliver digital transformation, cloud migration, and optimized business processes. Its offerings are built around the Microsoft ecosystem, with partnerships with Microsoft and Accenture enabling tailored, enterprise-grade deployments. Avanade differentiates itself by aligning technology delivery with business outcomes for enterprise and public sector clients, focusing on long-term service contracts and customized design-led experiences. The company's goal is to drive efficiency, improve customer experiences, and support sustainable growth for clients through technology-enabled transformation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Founded
2000

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