Solution Consulting Manager

About the role

Dematic is looking for an expert Solution Consulting Manager with knowledge of warehouse and distribution processes and material handling technologies. The role involves directing consulting and concepting teams, managing client relationships, supervising innovative automation development, and promoting continuous progress in the Solution Development department.

As a people leader, this individual is responsible for building and developing a high-performing consulting team through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and talent development. The role requires encouraging a culture of accountability, continuous learning, collaboration, and customer focus while helping team members grow their technical, consulting, and leadership capabilities.

The Manager, Solution Consulting serves as a crucial collaborator with customers, sales, product management, and Solution Development teams, providing technical oversight, supporting strategic customer engagements, and ensuring the successful creation and validation of material handling automation solutions that align with customer requirements and business goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of consultants and designers.
• Translate customer requirements into scalable, purpose-focused automation solutions.
• Guide data analysis and solution development for competitive system builds.
• Review solution concepts to ensure quality, consistency, and technical accuracy.
• Build trusted customer relationships and serve as a strategic advisor.
• Partner cross-functionally to develop winning solution and pursuit strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement through tools, processes, and guidelines.
• Stay current on industry trends and help build future offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Candidates with a Graduate degree or relevant experience are preferred.
• Significant experience in material handling, automation, warehouse operations, solution development, engineering, or consulting leadership.
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing technical or consulting professionals.
• Advanced knowledge of material handling technologies, automation systems, and software.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex operational challenges and solution alternatives.
• Expertise in automation solution development, concept validation, and system building.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across technical and executive audiences.
• Adaptable leader with PMP, Lean, or related certifications preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 30%. May include international travel.

Pay

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $121,000 - $177,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Benefits

We offer: Career Development, Competitive Compensation and Benefits, Pay Transparency, and Global Opportunities.