Senior IT Architect - Manufacturing Execution System

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers. Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills, you'll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development. We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging. Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You. The Senior Solution Architect will provide thought leadership and collaborate across all levels of the organization with business and technology stakeholders, driving end-to-end MES solutions to achieve our strategic business vision. A passionate technology leader who can go deep into process and technology and also be cognitively agile enough to have strategy discussions with leadership. Deliver high quality work and continuously improve the ways we can better leverage processes and roadmaps to manage business application solutions. Bring analytical expertise, love of technology, and be excited to help us take our vision to the next level. Drive solution development teams to leverage highly complex and optimal fit for purpose software systems to achieve business objectives. Expertise to address issues with integration and cross‑functional compatibility on projects and present findings to senior management. The ideal candidate will combine expertise in IT architecture, manufacturing operations, and Industry4.0 technologies to deliver scalable solutions to drive innovation and enable automation in the manufacturing and engineering space. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Address complex issues with integration and cross‑functional compatibility on projects and present findings to senior management. Lead solution optioning and recommendations around complex solutions. Drive and facilitate the right discussions that identify business solutions in relation to current and future technology landscape. Lead the effort to produce the enterprise level solution designs for large to complex integration initiatives. Leverage the architect team to define the functional, technical, and application architectures that provide the best solution for business needs. Lead complex projects/issues that require in‑depth knowledge across multiple technical areas and functional business segments, work with delivery team to address architecture, integration and technical issues, and lead the implementation of solutions. Maintain a high competency in manufacturing, engineering and supply chain industry and technology trends. Research, evaluate and select from existing and emerging technologies the options best fitting business and IT strategic needs. Lead and contribute to technology evaluations and selections. Develop solution architecture approaches aligned with roadmaps and enterprise platforms. Lead, build, manage, and enhance solution architectures to drive enablement of strategic roadmaps. Work closely with enterprise architects and business leaders to develop technology roadmaps and from‑to solution architectures. Advocate and drive adoption of “best practices” and fit‑for‑purpose solutions to ensure standardization of solution architecture outputs across the enterprise. Provide direction, vision and strategy to evolve the environment, and develop the system transformation roadmap for a large and complex commercial application portfolio. Provide thought leadership on The Art of the Possible to our business and other technology leaders. Consult with senior leaders regarding architecture, discuss problems and recommend solutions and improvements. Senior Responsibilities Drive and facilitate the right discussions that identify business solutions in relation to current and future technology landscape. Mentor and develop product/project team members. Contribute to the development of our next level of architects and technology talent. Maintain regular contact with senior management and business unit stakeholders, program/project managers and IT staff. Maintain external contact with software solution and integration vendors, and participation in user groups. Education and Work Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Engineering or equivalent experience. (Master’s degree preferred.) 10 years of office experience in working with office processes, procedures, and technology with at least 5 years working in a technical leadership capacity. Specific experience around Industry4.0 and Smart Factory initiatives is preferred. Proficiency in IoT platforms, industrial automation systems, and cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or similar). Strong knowledge of manufacturing technologies such as MES, ERP, SCADA, etc. Experience in supporting change management initiatives. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong organizational, multi‑tasking and time management skills to meet deadlines. Execution of enterprise level, mid‑to‑large sized projects; experience in participating in multi‑discipline, high-performance work teams/groups and demonstrated competency in developing efficient and effective solutions to diverse and complex business problems. Expert in the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of large‑scale systems. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, including experience in presenting material to senior management. Demonstrated use of advanced problem‑solving skills, system thinking, business skills, solid verbal and written communication skills, excellent relationship building skills, as well as strong leadership and team management skills. Extensive understanding of both long‑term and short‑term “big‑picture” perspectives. Ability to understand the business architecture, processes and strategies. Strategic thinking and leadership with excellent abilities in relationship management. Excellent analytical, planning, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with others and facilitate problem resolution. Ability to anticipate future IT direction to support corporate initiatives. Firm sense of accountability and leadership. Desire to understand our businesses and users. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Working conditions associated with normal office environment. Ability to operate standard office equipment (computer, telephone, copier, printer, etc.). Ability to effectively communicate in both small and large groups and settings. Ability to traverse between multiple locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania as needed. Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards. Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards. Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards. Equal Opportunity Employment Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law. This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at‑will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason. #J-18808-Ljbffr 6AM City, LLC