MES - Manufacturing Execution Systems Architect

Role: MES - Manufacturing Execution Systems Architect 
Remote w/ some travel to Austin TX
MES Architect – Siemens Op Center Core
Duration: 3+ months 

As a Manufacturing Execution Systems Architect on the Supply Chain & Network Operations team, you will be responsible for:
• Leading discussions with client stakeholders to define Manufacturing Execution System (MES) business needs and translate requirements into scalable solution designs
• Designing technical MES architectures alongside functional workstream leads for Opcenter Core, including configuration, integration, deployment, and upgrades
• Leading project delivery activities across requirements gathering, fit-gap analysis, process design, data mapping, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support
• Advising senior leaders on MES capabilities, implementation approaches, and transformation opportunities across manufacturing operations
• Contributing to Client’s practice development by sharing knowledge, supporting innovation, and helping teams solve complex client challenges
A successful candidate would possess these skills:
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others
The team
Our team helps clients transform their value chains into competitive advantages. We drive efficiency, improve flexibility, and increase responsiveness through proactive insights and decision-making. We advise, implement, and operate transformational solutions that bring world-class supply network and operational capabilities to our clients. We provide operational know-how, digital technologies, advanced analytics, and industry-specific hybrid solutions to deliver unprecedented client value. Additionally, we improve operations, product, and material flow across the breadth of the value chain and create greater supply network synergy and value.
Qualifications
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) experience, including 5+ years implementing Apriso, Opcenter, or Aveva solutions
• 5+ years of experience in business requirements gathering, fit-gap analysis, functional process design, data mapping, functional and technical specification development, system configuration, testing, deployment, customer support, process documentation, and onsite/offshore delivery models
• Experience using analytics and metrics to assess manufacturing performance and quantify improvement opportunities
• Experience leading 2+ MES implementations and defining system architecture
• Ability to travel 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
Preferred:
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or Engineering
• 3+ years of experience working with Apriso, Opcenter, or Aveva platforms
• Consulting experience
• Certification from Apriso, Opcenter, or Aveva
• Experience presenting technical concepts to business and technical audiences
• Experience leading project teams in a client service environment