Consultant Smart Factory & Operational Excellence

At Porsche Consulting we believe in operational excellence as a strategic lever for the sustainable transformation of businesses. We work side by side with our clients to design and implement innovative solutions that generate real value.

To strengthen our Milan team we are looking for several professionals to join us in the fields of Smart Factor & Operational Excellence.

Are you ready to turn the challenges of AI and digitalization into future-ready solutions

Do you want to be a pioneer in delivering innovative projects for our clients

About Porsche Consulting

Porsche Consulting is an international strategy and management consultancy. We help clients transform ambitious ideas into measurable results by combining strategic excellence with hands-on implementation. Across industries including Aerospace & Defense Industrial Goods Transportation Consumer Goods and Life Sciences we create sustainable impact through transformation innovation and operational excellence.

Your role

You will play a key role in shaping operational strategy and transforming our clients production systems. Leading projects in process optimization industrial digitalization and Smart Factory development you will work closely with C-level decision-makers to design tailored scalable and sustainable solutions.

Key responsibilities

Leading interdisciplinary and international teams on client engagements linking operational improvements to the clients strategic goals and driving change through the implementation of measurable outcomes

Analyze and redesign production and logistics processes (e.g. value stream mapping layout optimization flow design)

Define and implement operations strategies at both corporate and plant levels

Design and deploy Smart Factory roadmaps (Industry 4.0)

Integrate digital technologies (IoT MES automation AI in manufacturing Digital Twin Technology

Development of scalable and resilient operating models including production network design make-or-buy strategies and industrial footprint optimization

Support cultural and organizational transformation in operations

This role requires full availability to travel (up to 80% of your working time will be spent at client sites in Italy and abroad (EU and extra EU).

Your profile

You hold a degree in engineering (Industrial Mechanical Automation or related fields) or an equivalent qualification. An MBA is considered a strong plus

You have 4-6 years of experience in production management within multinational companies preferably in the industrial goods or consumer goods sectors

Extensive experience in optimising production processes combined with knowledge and hands-on experience in key enabling technologies: Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Big Data & Analytics Augmented and Virtual Reality Digital Twin Technology

Experience in operations strategy and industrial network optimisation

You have direct experience in managing teams and resources

You possess excellent presentation and communication skills

You demonstrate strategic thinking an entrepreneurial mindset and enthusiasm for driving change

Excellent command of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint knowledge of Python is considered a plus

Familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau)

You are fluent in both Italian and English. Knowledge of German is a plus

You are eager to travel and embrace new challenges

Compensation & Benefits

At Porsche Consulting we believe in recognizing talent and rewarding contribution. Compensation is aligned with local market conditions and therefore varies by location.

Our total rewards package includes a competitive fixed salary performance-based incentives and a broad range of benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. And by the way do you want to drive a Porsche

In accordance with applicable Italian pay transparency requirements the annual gross base salary for this role in Italy starts at 44000. The final fixed salary will be determined based on objective role-related criteria including relevant experience qualifications demonstrated skills and overall fit for the role.

Our goal is to maintain an evolving compensation model that recognizes and rewards long-term contribution and impact while continuously adapting to the changing needs of our employees.

What you will find

High-impact international projects with global industry leaders and direct exposure to C-level executives

The opportunity to work side by side with senior decision-makers to design and implement transformations that deliver measurable results

The opportunity to grow broaden your skill set and challenge yourself across different topics and industries

A dynamic and international environment where creativity entrepreneurship teamwork and ownership are valued

Access to proven methodologies and innovative technologies

Continuous learning opportunities and structured career development

A culture built on trust responsibility and collaboration

Flexible working arrangements that support sustainable performance and well-being

The opportunity to create tangible impact for clients while accelerating your own professional growth