Overview As an MES Solutions Architect, you will lead deployment of Manufacturing Execution Systems for plant floors, ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity. You partner with customers and cross-functional teams to design and deliver scalable MES solutions and lead project execution. You will shape implementation strategies, mentor team members, and drive successful, on-time project outcomes. This role offers impact across Pharma MES initiatives and complex system integrations.
Responsibilities- Architect and lead MES implementations and system integration initiatives
- Define functional requirements for MES through client interviews and analysis
- Develop detailed MES designs that meet client needs
- Create documentation standards for Pharma MES projects
- Provide project execution leadership and mentorship to project members
- Refine processes, procedures, and tools used in project delivery
- Collaborate with customers to develop project methodologies and standards
- Plan and organize project team work, set implementation strategies, and resolve issues
- Identify change orders, justify changes, and prioritize multiple projects
- Communicate effectively with customers and internal teams at varied levels
Key requirements- Minimum 12 years overall experience
- Minimum 10 years MES and Manufacturing IT project experience
- Deployment experience with plant floor MES solutions (minimum 2 examples)
- Experience in technical pre-sales and solution architecture
- Strong ability to scope, quote, and manage project financials
- Effective communication with customers and colleagues at different levels
- Mentorship and leadership
- Fast learner of new skills and technologies
- MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) deployment
- Pharma MES knowledge and batch record compliance
- System integration for MES
