Senior Digital Transformation Consultant

Job Description

HCLTech ERS is seeking a senior digital leader with deep experience in Asset-Intensive Industries such as Industrial Automation, Energy & Utilities, Oil & Gas, Process Manufacturing, Power Generation, Renewables, or Grid Operations.

Job Title : Senior Digital Transformation Consultant

Job ID: 157966

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Remote with travel up to 25%

Role Summary

The candidate in this role will drive digital transformation engagements, define solution strategies, and lead the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies including Digital Twin, IoT, AI/GenAI, Data Analytics, OT/IT convergence, Smart Manufacturing, Predictive Maintenance, Asset Performance Management (APM), and Connected Operations. The role requires a blend of domain consulting expertise, technology leadership, client engagement, and business development capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Digital Strategy & Consulting

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• Advise global clients on digital transformation roadmaps for industrial and utility operations.
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• Lead assessments of asset lifecycle, plant operations, maintenance, reliability, and engineering processes.
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• Develop business cases and value realization frameworks for Industry 4.0 initiatives.
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• Define enterprise architectures integrating OT, IT, Engineering Technology (ET), and cloud ecosystems.
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Solution Architecture & Delivery

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• Design end-to-end digital solutions leveraging:
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• Industrial IoT (IIoT)
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• Digital Twin
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• AI/ML and GenAI
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• Advanced Analytics
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• Smart Asset Management
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• Predictive Maintenance
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• Connected Worker Platforms
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• MES/MOM Systems
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• SCADA/DCS Integration
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• Edge Computing and Cloud Platforms
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• Lead transformation programs from strategy through implementation and value realization.
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• Manage large programs using Agile Methodology and transforming programs from traditional to Agile mode.
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• Guide multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, software, cloud, data, and operations.
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Industry & Domain Leadership

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• Bring deep understanding of:
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• Utilities (Generation, Transmission, Distribution)
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• Industrial Automation
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• Process Manufacturing
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• Oil & Gas
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• Renewables
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• Smart Grid Operations
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• Asset Reliability & Maintenance
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• Act as a trusted advisor for CXOs, Digital Leaders, Plant Heads, Operations Leaders, and Asset Management executives.
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• Maintain awareness of emerging industrial technologies and market trends.
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Business Development

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• Support pre-sales pursuits and strategic proposals.
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• Build client relationships and identify transformation opportunities.
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• Lead workshops, discovery sessions, and executive presentations.
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• Contribute to solution accelerators, thought leadership, and consulting assets.
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Required Qualifications:

Experience

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• 15-20+ years of overall experience.
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• Minimum 8+ years in Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0, Smart Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities, or Industrial Automation.
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• Proven experience leading large transformation programs (> USD 5M preferred).
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Domain Expertise

Strong experience in one or more of:

Industrial Automation

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• Siemens
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• Rockwell Automation
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• Schneider Electric
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• ABB
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• Emerson
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• Honeywell
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Energy & Utilities

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• Grid Modernization
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• Smart Metering
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• Distributed Energy Resources
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• Renewable Integration
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• Asset Operations
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• Transmission & Distribution Systems
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Technology Expertise

Hands-on understanding of:

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• Azure/AWS/GCP Cloud
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• Data Platforms & Analytics
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• AI/ML & GenAI
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• Industrial IoT Platforms
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• Digital Twin Platforms
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• Asset Performance Management Solutions
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• MES/MOM
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• SCADA/DCS
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• Historian Platforms (PI, IP21, etc.)
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• OT Cybersecurity
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Preferred Skills:

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• Experience with AVEVA, Siemens, Schneider, GE Digital, PTC, AspenTech, Honeywell, ABB or similar industrial platforms.
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• Knowledge of ISA-95, ISA-88, IEC 61850, NERC, ISO 55000 and related industrial standards.
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• Experience in Smart Factory or Connected Asset programs.
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• Exposure to Digital Thread, Digital Twin and Reliability Engineering initiatives.
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• Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills.
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Leadership Expectations:

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• Executive presence and client-facing consulting capability.
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• Ability to influence C-suite stakeholders.
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• Strong people leadership and mentoring skills.
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• Experience managing global delivery teams.
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• Commercial acumen and revenue growth mindset.
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Pay Range Minimum: $173,000 per year

Pay Range Maximum: $255,000 per year

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to View email address on ziprecruiter.com for investigation.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.

How You’ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.