DT Technical Architect, Supply Chain - AI & Digital Twin

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates seeks an experienced Solution/Enterprise Architect to shape technology roadmaps across Accelerator DT Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, and R&D. You will guide architecture strategy, governance, and cross-functional delivery, aligning stakeholders and delivering scalable, integrated solutions enterprise-wide.

The role emphasizes AI, Digital Twins, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies to empower long-term digital strategy and reduce technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, engineering, CS, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Solution/Enterprise/Business Architecture or related technology consulting roles.
• Experience supporting supply chain, planning, manufacturing, quality or operational domains.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions and roadmaps.
• Experience facilitating workshops with senior stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of systems integration, cloud platforms, data architecture, and enterprise applications.
• Experience evaluating technology solutions, supporting vendor selections, and contributing to RFP processes.
• Ability to operate as both a strategic advisor and a hands-on contributor.
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Architecture Strategy & Roadmap Development: translate priorities into tech roadmaps.
• Solution Assessment & Early Project Shaping: evaluate options and support due diligence.
• Architecture Governance & Standards: establish standards across the portfolio.
• Cross-Functional Delivery Support: ensure execution with product owners and delivery teams.
• Innovation & Emerging Technology: drive AI, Digital Twins, analytics, and automation adoption.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Stakeholder management

Cloud platforms

Data architecture

Systems integration

Vendor evaluation

RFP support

Hands-on contributor

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

SAP PP

MES

OT/IT integration

Industry 4.0

SAP S/4HANA

Azure

Microsoft Fabric

Kinaxis

Blue Yonder

Job description

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates seeks an experienced Solution/Enterprise Architect to shape technology roadmaps across Accelerator DT Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, and R&D. You will guide architecture strategy, governance, and cross-functional delivery, aligning stakeholders and delivering scalable, integrated solutions enterprise-wide.

The role emphasizes AI, Digital Twins, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies to empower long-term digital strategy and reduce technical