CoE Head of Manufacturing

CoE Head of Manufacturing
Location :
Pune
Experience : +15 years

Job Overview
Jade Global is seeking a  Manufacturing Centre of Excellence (CoE) Leader  to drive innovation, solution development, and go-to-market (GTM) strategy for our Manufacturing vertical. This individual will collaborate closely with Technology Business Units (BUs) and Alliances teams to establish a strong presence within the Independent Software Vendor (ISV) ecosystem and channel partnerships.
The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of the manufacturing domain, an ability to design and develop industry-focused solutions, and strong engagement skills with ISVs and technology partners. This is a highly collaborative role that involves driving sales enablement, thought leadership, and offshore delivery enablement while maintaining a global perspective.
Manufacturing Industry COE is accountable for:
Consolidating client insights, industry knowledge, and proven solutions
Defining clear, industry-specific value propositions and differentiators
Developing GTM narratives, messaging, playbooks, and enablement assets
Equipping sales, marketing, and partner teams to execute with confidence, consistency, and focus

The candidate should also be business visa-ready and able to travel to the U.S. on short notice for customer and partner meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

CoE Leadership &

Innovation: Lead the Manufacturing Center of Excellence (CoE), driving solution development, industry best practices, and innovation initiatives.
GTM Strategy Execution:
Collaborate with external partners, Technology BUs and Alliances teams to craft and execute go-to-market (GTM) strategies with ISV channel partners.
Solution Development:
Develop industry-specific IT transformation and managed service offerings that align with key manufacturing use cases.
ISV & Partner

Collaboration:

Engage with ISV partners, cloud providers, and technology alliances to drive joint solutions and market penetration.
Customer Engagement:
Support sales teams with pre-sales and solution demonstrations, assisting in key customer engagements to position Jade Global’s capabilities.
Thought Leadership:
Represent Jade Global at industry conferences, webinars, and whitepapers, establishing the company as a trusted partner in the Manufacturing space.
Sales Enablement:
Train and equip sales teams with industry insights, case studies, and solution differentiators to drive growth in the manufacturing vertical.
Offshore Delivery Excellence:
Drive best practices, process improvements, and knowledge-sharing initiatives within offshore delivery teams to enhance service quality.
Global Readiness & Travel:
Be business visa-ready to travel to the U.S. on short notice for customer and partner meetings as required.

Required Qualifications &

Experience:

15+ years of experience in manufacturing IT consulting, digital transformation, or managed services for the US geography.
Proven experience in leading a CoE, GTM strategy, and ISV channel engagement.
Deep knowledge of manufacturing industry challenges, regulations, and emerging trends.
Strong collaboration skills with technology alliances, cloud partners, and ISVs.
Experience working with mid-to-large manufacturing enterprises.
Ability to develop and drive industry-specific solutions, offerings, and thought leadership.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and customer engagement skills.
Business visa-ready for U.S. travel on short notice.

Why Join Us
You should join us if you are interested in shaping an organization that is on a rapid growth path. Jade is an employee-friendly, open, and transparent workplace. You will have the opportunity to bring in ideas, suggestions, and have them implemented. This is a senior management role and a key strategic position within the company, allowing you to make a significant impact on the organization’s growth, and success.