Senior IT Architect

Medtronic plc; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Medtronic plc is seeking an experienced Enterprise IT Architect to lead scalable manufacturing IT architectures. You will connect MES, ERP, SCADA, IIoT, and cloud platforms to enable a secure, unified digital ecosystem and drive digital transformation across plants and production sites.

You will establish data governance and infrastructure standards, support roadmaps for smart factory capabilities, and collaborate with engineering, operations, and IT to modernize legacy systems and improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years total experience and 3–5+ years in Industry 4.0 & digital transformation.
• Experience designing architecture solutions that integrate MES, SCADA, IIoT, and cloud technologies.
• Experience developing architecture standards, reference architectures, and roadmaps for complex OT environments.
• Experience applying data governance principles within manufacturing/OT ecosystems.
• Experience leading cross-functional technology initiatives with engineering, operations, and IT.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of scalable IT architectures enabling manufacturing digital transformation across plants.
• Define integration strategies connecting MES, ERP, SCADA, IIoT, and cloud platforms to create a unified digital ecosystem.
• Establish data governance and infrastructure standards to ensure secure, reliable manufacturing operations.
• Support roadmaps for smart factory capabilities, analytics, automation, and real-time visibility.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and IT to modernize legacy systems and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Industry 4.0

Digital transformation

MES/SCADA/IIoT

Architecture standards

Data governance

Cross-functional leadership

Cloud platforms

Smart factory

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MES

SCADA

IIoT

Cloud

APIs

Middleware

Data lakes

ISA-95

Job description

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

Lead the design and delivery of scalable IT architectures that drive digital transformation across manufacturing operations. Define integration strategies connecting MES, ERP, SCADA, IIoT, and cloud platforms to enable a secure, unified digital ecosystem. Establish architecture standards for, data governance, and infrastructure to ensure compliant, reliable, and resilient operations. Support technology roadmaps that advance smart factory capabilities through automation, advanced analytics, and real-time visibility. Partner with engineering, operations, and IT teams to modernize legacy systems, optimize manufacturing processes, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Lead the design and delivery of scalable IT architectures enabling manufacturing digital transformation initiatives across plants and production sites.

• Define and implement integration strategies connecting MES, ERP, SCADA, IIoT, and cloud platforms to create a unified digital ecosystem.

• Establish data governance, and infrastructure standards to ensure secure, reliable, and compliant manufacturing operations.

• Support technology roadmaps supporting smart factory capabilities, advanced analytics, automation, and real-time operational visibility.

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and IT teams to modernize legacy systems and drive continuous improvement across plan, build, and run environments.
  

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with overall 7+years experience and 3-5+ years of relevant experience in Industry 4.0 & Digital transformation , supporting manufacturing transformation programs.

• Experience designing and implementing architecture solutions that integrate Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and cloud technologies.

• Experience developing architecture standards, reference architectures, and technology roadmaps for complex operational environments.

• Experience applying data governance principles within manufacturing or operational technology ecosystems.

• Experience leading cross-functional technology initiatives involving engineering, operations, and IT stakeholders.
  

Nice to Have Experience:

• Experience applying Industry 4.0 technologies such as smart factory platforms, digital twins, advanced analytics, machine learning, or real-time manufacturing intelligence.

• Knowledge of manufacturing systems and standards, including ISA-95, ISA-88, GMP, validation practices, and regulated manufacturing environments.

• Experience with cloud platforms, data lakes, APIs, middleware, or enterprise integration patterns for large-scale manufacturing ecosystems.

• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or continuous improvement methodologies in manufacturing operations.

• Experience influencing global or multi-site stakeholders and translating business needs into scalable architecture decisions and roadmaps.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).