Director - BCG Vantage, AI & Technology in Manufacturing & Supply Chain

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) • Chicago, IL

293d • $183,000 - $190,700

About The Position

As a Director - OPS / M&SC Digital Technologies, BCG Vantage in a Client Focus role within BCG's Operations Practice Area, you will lead a growing international team, contributing to client and BCG Vantage work, based on deep domain expertise and institutionalized BCG Vantage assets (products, tools, data, workshops, frameworks, surveys, domain-specific data and related expertise, etc.). As a Director - BCG Vantage you will support proposals and cases as a domain expert helping drive strong impact with clients. While contributing to client cases and proposals, occasional travel to serve clients onsite during staffing assignments is expected to understand client requirements, and design / develop solutions. Additionally, as a Director - BCG Vantage, you will support commercialization efforts for the M&SC Digital Technologies topic working, in conjunction with business leaders, providing insights & advice for proposals and client workshops. You will lead development of intellectual property & assets for the business and mentor and guide junior colleagues based on your topic/sector expertise. The Operations Practice Area is one of BCG's functional practices and helps our clients create competitive advantage by enhancing their performance and building strategic capabilities. The M&SC Topic Area is an expert network of knowledge team members and experienced consultants who help clients on specific cases related to the functions and disciplines within the topic (e.g., end-to-end supply chain optimization, manufacturing & supply chain strategy, network optimization, factory of the future, Industry 4.0 technologies, lean production systems, logistics, quality and maintenance & production engineering). You will advise our global manufacturing and supply chain clients on their most critical technology and digital transformation initiatives. You will help businesses select, integrate, and implement cutting-edge technologies to optimize operations, enhance efficiency, and drive competitive advantage. As BCG Vantage director you will work closely with C-suite executives to redefine digital supply chains, factories of the future, and Industry 4.0 strategies—leveraging emerging technologies like IoT, AI, automation, cloud, and ERP modernization.

Requirements

• 7+ years technology consulting, supply chain IT, or digital manufacturing transformation, required; candidates with consulting experience preferred.
• In lieu of consulting experience, 8+ years minimum industry experience required; 12-14+ years of industry experience strongly preferred.
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure (Azure IoT, Azure Synapse, Power BI, AI/ML), Amazon AWS (AWS IoT Core, AWS Supply Chain, SageMaker, Redshift), and hybrid cloud strategies.
• Experience leading large-scale IT/OT integration projects, including cloud-native MES, factory automation, and real-time supply chain visibility.
• Strong background in MES, WMS, TMS, and supply chain planning tools (Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, o9 Solutions, Manhattan Associates).
• Deep knowledge of Industry 4.0, IoT, AI-driven automation, digital twins, cloud security, and hybrid cloud integration.
• Bachelor's Degree required (advanced degree preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal communication and client handling skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Self-starting and entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology transformation initiatives for manufacturing and supply chain clients, from strategy to execution.
• Advise organizations on technology selection, system integration, and implementation roadmaps to enable end-to-end digital supply chain visibility.
• Define and implement Factory of the Future & Industry 4.0 strategies, leveraging IoT, AI, automation, and robotics to optimize production efficiency.
• Develop and maintain reference architecture in a manufacturing environment, integrating IT/OT layers to ensure seamless connectivity between factory floor operations (PLC, SCADA, MES) and enterprise IT systems.
• Work collaboratively with key cloud service providers (MSFT/AWS) to co-design solutions for clients.
• Build and maintain technology partner ecosystem - how they can integrate into our overall manufacturing and supply chain AI solutions.
• Build trusted relationships with manufacturing, supply chain, and technology executives to drive digital adoption.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of experts specializing in technology-enabled manufacturing and supply chain transformation.

Benefits

• Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children.
• Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs.
• Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits.
• Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually.
• Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities.
• Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan.
• Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement.
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month).
• Paid sick time on an as needed basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree