Senior Client Partner - Manufacturing

Endava

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

Within Endava’s Manufacturing segment, we leverage extensive expertise in digital transformation, data, AI, and large-scale platform technologies. By combining these core capabilities with deep industry knowledge and strong client relationships, we are seeking a best-in-class Client Partner to drive strategic growth on a global scale. This role is ideal for a strategic leader with deep expertise and established relationships across the manufacturing landscape, including areas such as connected mobility, supply chain, commerce platforms, customer experience, and data-driven transformation.

Requirements

• 10+ years of deep expertise and a well-established, existing network of contacts and/or prior clients across manufacturing (OEMs, suppliers, mobility providers).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing industry dynamics, including key technology trends such as connected vehicles, digital commerce, supply chain digitization, and customer experience transformation.
• Proven ability to align business strategy with technology solutions, including AI, data platforms, digital commerce ecosystems, and intelligent supply chain capabilities.
• Extensive experience in client management within IT services or technology consulting, including ownership of complex, high-value accounts.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing client strategies that deliver sustained growth, including a track record of achieving 20%+ revenue growth across a portfolio.
• Strong commercial acumen with hands-on experience managing account P&L, forecasting, financial targets, and risk.
• Executive-level presence with the ability to lead high-impact, strategic engagements across C-suite and senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and relationship management skills, with a collaborative and influential style.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas to senior audiences.
• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making abilities, particularly in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Experience driving organizational transformation and change across cross-functional teams and multiple levels of an organization.
• Strong project and priority management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with emerging industry and technology trends.
• Participation in both internal meetings and external meetings via video calls, as necessary.
• Ability to go into corporate or client offices to work onsite, as necessary.
• Prolonged periods of remaining stationary at a desk and working on a computer, as necessary.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead, as necessary.
• Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment, as necessary.
• Vision abilities including close vision, toleration of fluorescent lighting, and adjusting focus, as necessary.
• For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance, ability to lift 25 lbs, as necessary.
• For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance, a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required, as driving is an essential job function.

Nice To Haves

• Deep expertise and established network across the manufacturing landscape, including connected supply chain platforms, customer experience, and data-driven ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of industry dynamics in manufacturing , with the ability to translate market trends into actionable client value.
• Demonstrated ability to connect business strategy with technology solutions, including AI, data platforms, digital commerce ecosystems, and intelligent supply chain capabilities.
• Excellent executive presence with the ability to lead high-impact, strategic client engagements across C-suite and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic trusted advisor to global clients to shape digital transformation and growth strategies rooted in data, AI, and platform innovation.
• Analyze and interpret manufacturing market trends, competitive landscapes, emerging technologies (including AI, connected ecosystems, supply chain digitization, and commerce platforms), and evolving business models — bringing key insights back to clients to enhance strategic decision-making.
• Lead senior-level conversations around technology adoption, customer personalization, data strategies, supply chain optimization, and digital platforms — instilling confidence and credibility across client stakeholders.
• Leverage Endava’s data and intelligence capabilities to deliver clear, actionable strategic recommendations that drive client impact and competitive differentiation.
• Drive opportunities around connected vehicle ecosystems, predictive maintenance, demand forecasting, personalization, AI-driven insights, and next-generation digital commerce and supply chain platforms.
• Partner closely with internal delivery, technology, and product teams to ensure seamless execution and delivery of strategic initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Share plan
• Company performance bonuses
• Value-based recognition awards
• Referral bonus
• Career coaching
• Global career opportunities
• Non-linear career paths
• Internal development programmes for management and technical leadership
• Complex projects
• Rotations
• Internal tech communities
• Training
• Certifications
• Coaching
• Online learning platforms subscriptions
• Pass-it-on sessions
• Workshops
• Conferences
• Hybrid work
• Flexible working hours
• Employee assistance programme
• Global internal wellbeing programme
• Access to wellbeing apps
• Global internal tech communities
• Hobby clubs and interest groups
• Inclusion and diversity programmes
• Events and celebrations
• Robust healthcare and benefits including Medical, Dental, vision, Disability coverage, and various other benefit options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Transit, and Dependent Care)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverages
• Health Savings account paired with our low-cost High Deductible Medical Plan
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement plan with employer match with immediately vest

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed