Director Analyst - MES & Ops Tech
Core
Industry thought leader creating must-have research, market predictions, and best practices on Manufacturing Operations Technology (MES, AI, digital twins) for C-level executives and technology leaders.
Role type
Director, Manufacturing Operations Technology Analyst (Research & Advisory)
Builds
Magic Quadrants, Market Guides, Hype Cycles, Toolkits, and actionable research content.
Domain
Manufacturing Operations Technology, AI, Smart Manufacturing, Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
Manufacturing operations management, MES implementation and usage, IT/OT integration, digital transformation strategy, market landscape analysis, executive presence, research synthesis, financial acumen
Preferred skills
Graduate degree, experience in production automation, production logistics, operations excellence
Technologies
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), AI, Generative AI, Agentic systems, Digital twins, Robotics, Cloud computing, Edge computing
Responsibilities
Advise clients on vendor selection and implementation; Research and write on emerging manufacturing technologies; Create thought leadership content (Magic Quadrants, etc.); Diagnose client challenges and reframe strategies; Deliver presentations at conferences and client briefings; Mentor junior team members.
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
