Leads client-facing digital manufacturing engagements involving automation, MES, digital twins, smart factory integration, and manufacturing strategy. Manages workstreams, budgets, timelines, and deliverables; analyzes bottlenecks and cost drivers; applies lean, Six Sigma, and process simulation methods; guides cross-functional teams; advises clients on connected technologies; and coaches team members.
The Opportunity
As a Digital Manufacturing Manager you will lead client-facing work across digital automation, MES, and digital twin solutions, supporting efforts to improve manufacturing performance, streamline production processes, and apply digital tools across the product lifecycle. As a Manager you will motivate and coach teams, manage workstreams, and use sound judgment to guide complex delivery while navigating multiple priorities and client needs within our Advisory practice. In this role at PwC, you will help clients identify process bottlenecks, shape digital manufacturing strategies, and guide teams as they apply connected technologies to improve speed to market, cost control, and product quality.
Responsibilities
- Leading digital manufacturing workstreams across product development and production environments
- Managing client engagement activities, project plans, budgets, timelines, and deliverables
- Guiding teams in the design and implementation of digital automation, MES, and digital twin solutions
- Analyzing manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks, cost drivers, and productivity improvement opportunities
- Developing strategies that connect product lifecycle management, supply chain integration, and manufacturing execution
- Applying lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process simulation methods to improve throughput and quality
- Advising clients on digital engineering platforms, smart factory integration, and connected technology use cases
- Coaching team members, reviewing work products, and building capabilities across delivery teams
- Identifying opportunities to use digital tooling, AI-enabled methods, and emerging technologies in manufacturing programs
- Validating alignment with professional standards, project objectives, and client expectations
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 5 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Analytics/Data Science, Artificial Intelligence/Robotics, Biology/Biomedical Sciences, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Engineering, Environmental Science/Sustainability, Health Administration/Public Health, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain, Project/Technology Management, Science
- Demonstrating digital manufacturing, MES, or digital twin project delivery experience
- Showing experience leading cross-functional teams through complex workstreams
- Applying manufacturing strategy, lean methods, or process simulation skills
- Managing project budgets, timelines, and deliverables across client engagements
- Mentoring team members and navigating client issues with professional courage
The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
As a Digital Manufacturing Manager you will lead client-facing work across digital automation, MES, and digital twin solutions, supporting efforts to improve manufacturing performance, streamline production processes, and apply digital tools across the product lifecycle. As a Manager you will motivate and coach teams, manage workstreams, and use sound judgment to guide complex delivery while navigating multiple priorities and client needs within our Advisory practice. In this role at PwC, you will help clients identify process bottlenecks, shape digital manufacturing strategies, and guide teams as they apply connected technologies to improve speed to market, cost control, and product quality.
Responsibilities
- Leading digital manufacturing workstreams across product development and production environments
- Managing client engagement activities, project plans, budgets, timelines, and deliverables
- Guiding teams in the design and implementation of digital automation, MES, and digital twin solutions
- Analyzing manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks, cost drivers, and productivity improvement opportunities
- Developing strategies that connect product lifecycle management, supply chain integration, and manufacturing execution
- Applying lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process simulation methods to improve throughput and quality
- Advising clients on digital engineering platforms, smart factory integration, and connected technology use cases
- Coaching team members, reviewing work products, and building capabilities across delivery teams
- Identifying opportunities to use digital tooling, AI-enabled methods, and emerging technologies in manufacturing programs
- Validating alignment with professional standards, project objectives, and client expectations
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 5 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Analytics/Data Science, Artificial Intelligence/Robotics, Biology/Biomedical Sciences, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Engineering, Environmental Science/Sustainability, Health Administration/Public Health, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain, Project/Technology Management, Science
- Demonstrating digital manufacturing, MES, or digital twin project delivery experience
- Showing experience leading cross-functional teams through complex workstreams
- Applying manufacturing strategy, lean methods, or process simulation skills
- Managing project budgets, timelines, and deliverables across client engagements
- Mentoring team members and navigating client issues with professional courage
The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
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