Senior Smart Factory Architect

.* Competitive compensation and benefits* Work-life flexibility* Recognition and rewards* Development and career opportunities* A safe and inclusive workplace* Implementing/integrating enterprise systems (e.g., ERP)* Understanding IT infrastructure (networks, servers, manufacturing end-user devices)* Familiarity with cybersecurity principles* Experience with SCADA/PLCs (a plus)* Supply chain experience, particularly inventory management and material flow.* This position may require domestic and international travel.* Provide positive, forward-thinking leadership in designing and implementing IT systems* Challenge obsolete practices and eliminate non-value-added activities* Develop practical system scope aligned to business requirements* Control project scope, resources, schedule, and quality to meet objectives* Lead or supervise small project teams across IT and business stakeholders* Comply with established development methodologies and standards* Technical Responsibilities* Develop high-level system specifications* Support system documentation, user procedures, and test planning* Coordinate and execute system testing* Create and maintain architecture standards easily understood from plant floor to leadership* Partner with plants and Enterprise IT to build secure, cost-effective manufacturing systems* Provide architectural roadmaps and strategic direction* Align business strategies with IT architecture* Serve as SME and owner of standards for automation solutions and manufacturing technologies* Manage life-cycle of Smart Factory IT architecture* Stay current on emerging technologies and bring innovation to the business* Manage vendor, service provider, and partner relationships* Bachelor’s degree in information technology or manufacturing engineering (preferred)* 5+ years of MES/Manufacturing Operational Technology experience* Extensive expertise and accomplishments across IT technologies supporting manufacturing and operations* Experience with multiple architecture domains and plant-level technologies such as networks, control systems, PLCs/SCADA, and instrumentation* Strong understanding of integration, security, and infrastructure architecture as Smart Factory enablers* Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, negotiation, and communication skills #J-18808-Ljbffr