Business Consultant (evergreen)

Autodesk Autodesk · Enterprise · Tokyo, Japan

Autodesk is seeking a Business Strategy Consultant to advise clients on digital transformation initiatives, including AI/ML, within the Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) and Industrialized Construction (IC) sectors. The role involves collaborating with executive clients to define strategies, assess performance, and shape implementable solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep insight into global trends, strategic thinking, and experience turning vision into execution, with a focus on measurable business outcomes.

What you'd actually do

  1. Advise clients on strategic transformation initiatives, including supply chain integration, digitalization, Industry 4.0, enterprise asset management, BIM, cloud platforms, AI/ML, and related innovation programs
  2. Translate visionary ideas and market trends into measurable business outcomes
  3. Collaborate closely with executive and senior business leaders to clarify and prioritize strategic goals
  4. Work cross-functionally with solution architects, consultants, and Autodesk stakeholders to propose optimal approaches and deliver customer-ready solutions
  5. Contribute to the creation, review, and management of high-quality deliverables such as proposals, business assessments, recommendations, workflow documentation, and process analysis

Skills

Required

  • Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English
  • Master’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Process Engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years of industry experience, preferably in construction, manufacturing, or industrial consulting
  • Deep process knowledge of Autodesk and/or competitor products
  • Strong facilitation skills
  • Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts and build influence with stakeholders
  • Skilled in defining practical, value-driven solutions grounded in both product and domain knowledge
  • Proven collaborator and team player

Nice to have

  • In-depth knowledge and practical experience with BIM 360
  • Demonstrated experience and leadership in DfMA and IC implementation
  • Familiarity with global DfMA/IC trends and innovations, and how they apply in the Japanese market
  • Strong vision development and strategic planning experience
  • A mindset focused on “how we can make it work,” with a bias for execution
  • A leadership attitude aligned with Autodesk’s mission to lead the industry transformation in IC and digital construction

What the JD emphasized

  • AI/ML