We are seeking an Enterprise Architect to shape and guide the technology architecture that supports our manufacturing operations and digital transformation strategy across international sites. This role serves as a strategic bridge between business functions, plant operations, Operational Technology (OT), and corporate IT worldwide. The Enterprise Architect reports to the Head of Enterprise Applications and works closely with the Head of Infrastructure, the Security team, and the IT Digital Transformation Partners group. You will design and govern a secure, resilient, and scalable enterprise architecture built primarily on the Microsoft ecosystem, including Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management, Azure data and integration services, and relevant Azure IoT capabilities. This is a hands-on architecture role: you will engage directly in discovery, design, technical reviews, and problem-solving while setting architecture direction and governance. The role supports global standards and shared capabilities while accounting for legitimate regional, regulatory, and operational requirements. You will help connect manufacturing operations, supply chains, enterprise applications, and data across regions into a cohesive environment. The successful candidate brings manufacturing and supply chain knowledge, a global mindset, and the ability to turn business priorities into practical architecture roadmaps and solution designs.
Essential Functions
- Set architecture strategy and roadmap
- Guide Dynamics 365 and ERP architecture
- Architect data and analytics capabilities
- Advance IT/OT convergence across sites
- Guide integration and cloud architecture
- Govern architecture, security, and compliance
- Collaborate across IT and support digital transformation
Required Skills/Abilities
- Experience with Azure IoT Hub, Azure IoT Edge, or related technologies for factory-floor connectivity and telemetry.
- Experience with global ERP templates, manufacturing system integrations, plant modernization, or Industry 4.0 programs.
- Familiarity with enterprise architecture and manufacturing integration frameworks such as TOGAF and ISA-95.
- Experience leading an Architecture Review Board or similar enterprise governance forum.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field - or equivalent experience.
- Relevant Microsoft, cloud, security, or enterprise architecture certifications.
Required Education and Experience
- 10+ years of experience in IT architecture, including significant experience in enterprise or solution architecture.
- Experience guiding architecture for multinational or multi-plant manufacturing organizations.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain processes and the technology used to support them.
- Deep experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management, including global or multi-entity environments.
- Experience with Microsoft data and analytics services such as Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lake, and Power BI.
- Experience designing enterprise integrations; familiarity with Azure Integration Services such as Logic Apps, API Management, and Service Bus.
- Experience with cloud architecture, data governance, application portfolios, and enterprise solution design.
- Understanding of IT/OT architecture and integration, including systems such as MES, SCADA, or PLC environments.
- Ability to develop architecture roadmaps, reference architectures, standards, and transition plans.
- Experience working with Security, Infrastructure, operations, and business teams to design secure, scalable, and supportable solutions.
- Willingness and ability to remain hands on - engaging directly in discovery, architecture design, technical reviews, documentation, and issue resolution.
- Strong understanding of data privacy, cybersecurity, and data residency considerations in global environments.
- Ability to assess business value, architectural fit, complexity, risk, cost, and long-term support implications.
- Strong cross-cultural communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence plant managers, regional leaders, technical teams, and executive stakeholders across a global organization.
- Understanding of cybersecurity and privacy frameworks and regulations, including NIST and GDPR, and experience applying their relevant requirements to enterprise and cloud architecture.
Personal Qualities
- Strategic thinker who connects business direction to practical architecture decisions.
- Analytical and creative problem-solver who can assess complex challenges from multiple perspectives.
- Collaborative partner who listens carefully and builds trust across business, IT, and plant teams.
- Clear communicator who can explain technical decisions, risks, and trade-offs to varied audiences.
- Self-directed, adaptable, and comfortable making recommendations while incorporating stakeholder input.
- Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across regions.
- Pragmatic and service-oriented, balancing innovation with operational needs and long-term sustainability.
- Passionate about working and winning in a team environment.
- Results oriented and driven, with a track record for delivering to plan
- Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. Able to proactively question and challenge to prioritize and identify solutions in timely manner
- Clear and logical thinker
- Relish working in a company with a diverse, challenging, and fast paced environment
Travel Requirements
- This position is mostly office based, but may involve irregular travel
Physical Demands
- Typical office environment
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
